India, March 8 -- The story of women in mining is one of determination, transformation and triumph. From fighting legal battles to working deep underground, from leading corporate teams to redefining industry norms, they are proving that no profession is beyond their reach

Mining has long been regarded as one of the most gruelling and physically demanding industries, a domain in which women were historically deemed unfit to participate. The underground mines, characterised by darkness, dirt, and danger, were legally off-limits to women for decades. However, times have changed. Today, women are not only entering the mining sector but excelling in roles that were once considered the exclusive territory of men. Their journey from exclusion ...