Asha is aVV-PACS Correspondent from Dhaurath, Bihar where women are constantly under pressure and restrictions from men. Asha is herself a survivor of domestic violence. Fighting against all odds & family pressure, she wants to work on the issue of education, as she believes it is the strongest tool which will help women in her village come forward and free…

Asha Kumari

Mahangpur village, Jehanabad district, Bihar | Asha Kumari

Malnutrition is rampant in Mahangpur village of Jehanabad district, Bihar. Despite this, the Anganwadi centre in the village did not distribute ration on a regular basis. When community correspondent, Asha Devi learnt about this, she reported the matter to the Child Development Programme Officer, who promptly took action. The residents of Mahangpur village now get ration on a regular basis.