In a quest to study the status of women in Northeast India Monisha Behal, 60, engaged in research which brought her to the realization that women’s collective action is the most effective strategy for their development. With this she sensitized women’s organizations to add value to their social issues and agricultural work with a rights’ perspective.

Interviewed by Geraldine Forbes

Date: 30 November 2011

Here is a short excerpt of the interview in English

English translation of the complete interview with Monisha Behal

Transcript of the complete interview with Monisha Behal

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