Hemavati Kumari finds new livelihood through lac and potato farming in Gumla

Hemavati Kumari transitioned from selling illicit liquor to cultivating lac and potatoes, finding a new livelihood. A government initiative, the Phoolo-Jhanu Ashirwad Abhiyan, provided her with training and resources, enabling her to pursue agriculture. She now earns a better income and lives with dignity, serving as an example of women's empowerment through sustainable farming.