Las mujeres de la montaña que reconstruyeron una economía rural | Shashi Bahuguna Raturi | TEDxSRHU

La activista ambiental Shashi Bahuguna Raturi comparte su trabajo de base en comunidades remotas del Himalaya, en Uttarakhand, a lo largo de más de tres décadas. Describe iniciativas lideradas por mujeres, como estufas de arcilla sin humo, escuelas infantiles y bodas védicas ecológicas en Triyuginarayan que recuperan la cultura tradicional. La charla también explica cómo la mezcla alimentaria tradicional "Pishu Load" se convirtió en un emprendimiento que apoya a más de 10.000 agricultores en aldeas de gran altitud. El enfoque está en la paciencia, el sacrificio personal y la vocación de servicio.

• Estufas de arcilla sin humo impulsadas por mujeres
• Bodas védicas ecológicas en Triyuginarayan
• "Pishu Load", un emprendimiento que apoya a agricultores

From combating deforestation as a child to pioneering sustainable rural enterprises, environmental activist Shashi Bahuguna Raturi has dedicated over three decades to transforming remote Himalayan communities. In this inspiring talk, she shares her grassroots journey—starting with women-led initiatives for smokeless clay stoves, establishing kindergarten schools, and reviving traditional culture through eco-friendly Vedic weddings at Triyuginarayan. She also highlights how a simple traditional food blend, "Pishu Load," evolved into a thriving venture supporting over 10,000 farmers across high-altitude villages. Grounded in patience, personal sacrifice, and a deep-seated service mindset, Raturi demonstrates how an unwavering inner voice and relentless perseverance can create multi-generational change. Shashi Bahuguna Raturi, the founder of Namakwali, a homegrown brand from Uttarakhand, aimed to bring the rich traditions of her mountainous homeland to the global market. Beyond building a successful business, her work focused on empowering women and creating a positive impact within her community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx