Chetna Gala Sinha
Farmer & Activist | Empowering Rural Indian Women
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Chetna Gala Sinha is a pioneering social entrepreneur and activist who has dedicated her life to empowering rural Indian women. As founder of the Mann Deshi Foundation and Mann Deshi Bank, she has provided microfinance, business education, and market linkages to over 400,000 women in remote villages.
Sinha's inspiring keynotes share her journey of helping marginalized communities access financial services and build sustainable livelihoods. Her practical, grassroots approach shows how investing in women's economic independence can transform entire communities.
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How women in rural India turned courage into capital
When bankers refused to serve her neighbors in rural India, Chetna Gala Sinha did the next best thing: she opened a bank of her own, the first ever for and by women in the country. In this inspiring talk, she shares stories of the women who encouraged her and continue to push her to come up with solutions for those denied traditional financial backing.
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