Beyond books: How a Kolkata school is teaching girls to build self-reliant futures (opens original article in a new tab)

A Kolkata school is providing girls with practical skills and self-reliance training through hands-on learning, aiming to empower them to become entrepreneurs in their communities.

• Adhigam Bhoomi school in Kolkata teaches girls practical skills like weaving, farming, and making sanitary pads
• Students learn through hands-on activities and real-life examples, with a focus on self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship
• The program aims to help rural and tribal girls develop skills to start businesses in their villages and reduce migration