Les femmes des montagnes qui ont reconstruit une économie villageoise | Shashi Bahuguna Raturi | TEDxSRHU

La militante environnementale Shashi Bahuguna Raturi présente son travail de terrain dans des communautés isolées de l'Himalaya, dans l'Uttarakhand, depuis plus de trente ans. Elle évoque des initiatives menées par des femmes, comme des poêles en argile sans fumée, des écoles maternelles et des mariages védiques respectueux de l'environnement à Triyuginarayan. Elle explique aussi comment le mélange alimentaire traditionnel « Pishu Load » est devenu une entreprise soutenant plus de 10 000 agriculteurs. L'intervention met l'accent sur la patience, le sacrifice personnel et l'esprit de service.

• Poêles en argile sans fumée portés par des femmes
• Mariages védiques écologiques à Triyuginarayan
• « Pishu Load », une entreprise au service des agriculteurs

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