Sahakarita Volume 3 centres on the idea of Doosri Azadi (Second Freedom)—economic self-reliance for women workers through collective enterprise. Drawing inspiration from Gandhian values of swaraj, self-reliance, and local production, the edition explores how women’s cooperatives create pathways to dignity, livelihood security, and leadership.
Through conversations on Gandhi’s relevance today, stories from women-led enterprises such as the Pethapur Dairy Cooperative, and reflections from SEWA’s archives, the newsletter highlights how collective action helps women challenge social and economic barriers. The volume also captures the Federation’s growing engagement with digital inclusion, agricultural markets, cooperative innovation, and global dialogues, reinforcing the belief that women-owned collective enterprises remain a powerful vehicle for building resilient local economies and advancing economic freedom.
