The Haldi-Kumkum program is an ancient Indian tradition that women have used for generations to celebrate and share their joy and grief with one another. The program has been repurposed in recent years to promote women's empowerment.

Women's empowerment and gender equality are critical components of India's development strategy. Despite progress towards promoting women's rights and gender equality, significant challenges remain, including gender-based violence, discrimination, and lack of access to education and employment opportunities.

Access to clean water and education are two of the most basic necessities for the well-being of any society. Unfortunately, there are still many areas where people struggle to access these basic amenities. Dr. Anjali Nimabalkar, an accomplished social worker and environmentalist, has been working tirelessly to improve the lives of people in rural areas of India by providing access to clean water and education.

Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar's rally in Bolindi emphasized the importance of fostering social cohesion and building strong community networks to promote rural development.

In India, where a significant portion of the population still lives in rural areas