Oorja Development Solutions Limited

Shining Star Spotlight of the Month!

We’re proud to recognise Brijesh Kumar Trivedi as the Star Employee for February. Brijesh is known for his helpful nature, strong sense of responsibility, and unwavering team spirit.

Brijesh consistently steps forward to support his colleagues, whether assisting with dues collection, completing urgent tasks, or helping team members across departments. No matter the field or challenge, he takes ownership and ensures the work is completed diligently and on time. With his positive attitude, clear communication, and commitment to teamwork, Brijesh truly strengthens the entire organisation.

Thank you, Brijesh, for your dedication, reliability, and continuous support. Your efforts make a meaningful difference every day.

Women in rural India are not held back by lack of skill or willingness. They are held back by norms that question their competence, load them with unpaid care work, and quietly pass opportunity to men.

Our recent household survey in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, surfaced how deeply these barriers run, across income levels. From self-doubt shaped by years of exclusion, to families discouraging women from earning in the name of status, the constraints are structural, not personal.

In this blog, Hridya VM, Senior Project Associate at Oorja, reflects on these realities and shares what changes when women are given time, training, and trust. Including the story of Shanthi Devi, whose leadership as a water operator reshaped both payment discipline and community perception.

Read the full blog here: https://lght.ly/1eg9kh0