Srinagar, Oct. 12 -- The world observes the International Day of Rural Women every year on October 15 to honour the vital roles played by the women who constitute rural communities. On this day, we recognize the women of quiet strength, resistance, and service who support families, cultivate the land, and carry traditions even in difficult circumstances. This year's theme, "Rural Women Sustaining Nature for Our Collective Future: Building climate resilience, conserving biodiversity, and caring for land towards gender equality and empowerment of women and girls," gracefully reflects the essence of this event. It highlights how rural women everywhere, through their daily efforts and experiences, strengthen the bond between humanity and natu...