A College for Women

Summary Story of an Indian immigrant in the US establishing a women's college in his remote and desolate native village in Malsisar in Rajasthan state of India where there was no college before. The College has completed ten years and 600 women have graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees. Some 450 are studying there in 2009-2010. The College is making a big difference in the lives of women and families in the area. It is a role model for similar colleges in rural areas of developing countries to promote economic development and women's empowerment through higher education. View more details

A College for Women

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Written : Surendra Kaushik

Stars : Unknown

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Genres : Family Biography Documentary Short News

Release date : Aug 10, 2008

Countries of origin : United States India

Summary Story of an Indian immigrant in the US establishing a women's college in his remote and desolate native village in Malsisar in Rajasthan state of India where there was no college before. The College has completed ten years and 600 women have graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees. Some 450 are studying there in 2009-2010. The College is making a big difference in the lives of women and families in the area. It is a role model for similar colleges in rural areas of developing countries to promote economic development and women's empowerment through higher education. View more details

Details

Genres : Family Biography Documentary Short News

Release date : Aug 10, 2008

Countries of origin : United States India

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