Meet Mangu Ben from Gujarat. For part of the year, she works in the salt deserts, carrying out tough and physically demanding work. But when the season changes, so does her role.

Mangu Ben is also a solar technician, repairing and maintaining solar systems in rural communities. By learning new skills and taking on a second profession, she has created more opportunities for herself and her family.

Her story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the many ways rural women continue to build better futures for themselves and their communities.