From Bonded Labor to Family Farmer
Ramdewali Chaudhary, 56, is a member of the Shanti Swabalambi Women Farmers’ Group in Rapti‑6, Pathargadhawa. Once burdened by years of bonded labor and exploitative brick‑factory work, she and her family have rebuilt their lives through agriculture. Starting with 0.135 ha of leased land under a written contract farming agreement with the landowner, and…