Rajasthan’s Olive Revolution: Defying Odds, Cultivating Dreams
In the arid lands of Rajasthan, Satbiri Devi challenged norms, growing 6000 olive trees, symbolizing the resilience of women against societal constraints.
Defying stereotypes, stubborn women like Satbiri Devi and Razia Shabnam are silently revolutionizing their fields, often unnoticed but impactful.
Satbiri’s olive estate, now in the hands of Sapna Bhatia, produces high-quality olive oil, showcasing the untapped potential of Rajasthan’s landscape.
Beyond gender norms, Razia Shabnam, India’s first female boxing coach, empowers girls to break boundaries in a male-dominated sport.
While some women, like Vasundhara Raje, initiate change at higher levels, grassroots heroes like Satbiri Devi make dreams thrive in the desert.
From Satbiri’s bold venture, Rajasthan now boasts seven farms with 74,064 olive plants, proving that dreams, once planted, can flourish.
Uncelebrated yet resilient, women like Satbiri Devi and Razia Shabnam embody the spirit of nurturing dreams beyond self-interest, fostering community growth.
In 2014, the Rajasthan Olive Cultivation Limited set up India’s first olive oil refinery, emphasizing the region’s apt subtropical climate for olive cultivation.
These women entrepreneurs redefine success, focusing not just on commercial gains but on nurturing the land, exemplifying big dreams turning into reality.
In the heart of Khichan, Rajasthan, amidst dunes and a bright sun, experience the unique blend of moong dal, olive, and tahini paste hummus, a testament to Rajasthan’s evolving gastronomic landscape.
Re-reported from the article originally published in The shethepeople
