KathmanduACHHAM, March 24 -- Suda Devi Majhi, a native woman of Kujeda in Panchadeval Binayak Municipality-4, has been working actively in social work for the last two years.

Not only Suda, many women of the village have been involved in development programmes and other social programmes. "We have started to raise our voices collectively," said Suda, chairperson of a local Mother's group, adding that they disagree with men's unilateral decision during meetings. "We will not sign any documents without proper understanding."

Women members are also told to take stance in their own decisions during meetings. "We are more aware. Now, there's meaningful participation of women in budget allocation and development programmes," said Dhanidevi Ma...