Bharti Rokade: A Case Study

Abstract

Jhunjhar Bharti resided in the village of Surdi, Osmanabad. She held the position of LIC Agent and was actively involved in social work. Due to her professional commitments, she and her family decided to relocate to Osmanabad. Jhunjhar Bharti held a bachelor’s degree in Arts and initially aspired to pursue a career in Law. However, due to familial circumstances, she had to put this dream on hold. Nevertheless, she persevered and completed her Law degree. Within her family, Jhunjhar Bharti faced numerous challenges daily. With an absence of a husband and a substantial debt of 4.65 lakh rupees, she resided in a dwelling constructed from tin for nine tough years. This dwelling presented numerous issues, including street animals, snakes, and disturbances caused by rain. Despite these hardships, she cleared all her debts and made her family stand with pride and strength, Jhunjhar Bharti’s intelligence shone
through. During the early stages of her career, when her husband left the family, Jhunjhar Bharti faced dire circumstances. There were days when her household lacked sufficient food, and she did not possess a ration card to alleviate this hardship. However, her compassionate nature led her to embark on a journey as a social worker with Lok Pratisthan, a feminist organization, then a lawyer and then a successful social worker who brought a significant positive change in the social dynamics of the places she worked. In conclusion, Jhunjhar Bharti’s story is one of resilience and determination. Despite facing numerous obstacles, she overcame adversity and emerged as a beacon of hope for others.