Synopsis

This documentary short celebrates the transformative power of women’s leadership through the story of Chaya Kakade—an unstoppable force for change in rural India. From the rural village near Latur, Maharashtra, Chaya redefines what it means to lead. She founded a women-run enterprise that produces eco-friendly sanitary pads using indigenous swadeshi techniques, addressing a critical health need and creating dignified employment for local women. Her initiative becomes a beacon of self-reliance, innovation, and solidarity.As her impact grows, so does her courage. When a government tax threatens access to menstrual products, Chaya, following teachings of Gandhi, mobilizes a campaign, leading peaceful protests and even a hunger strike. Her fearless advocacy draws attention and reframes menstrual health as a fundamental human right. CHAYA is more than a portrait of one woman’s journey—it’s a celebration of collective empowerment. It shows how education, entrepreneurship, and activism can converge to uplift communities and inspire a new generation of changemakers.

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