Rooted in Love: How Supermoms Are Growing More Than Just Families
TINA KHATRI
Indore
From muddy fields to lecture halls, packed suitcases to hospital wards, these women are redefining what it means to be a mother. They are not only nurturing families—they are building futures, healing communities, and showing us the quiet, powerful depth of maternal love.
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate these supermoms—not for doing it all, but for doing what matters most: showing up, every single day, with a heart full of hope.
This Mother’s Day, we turn the spotlight on women whose stories often go untold—mothers who have quietly taken on extraordinary challenges and transformed them into acts of strength, service, and selfless love. Across homes, villages, and cities of Madhya Pradesh, these women are more than caregivers—they are educators, entrepreneurs, nurturers of the land, and keepers of hope.
Through illness, sacrifice, long-distance parenting, and generational responsibilities, they continue to show us what it truly means to grow not just families—but futures.
Jayvanta Parte: The Bloom of Belief
In the quiet village of Gaunajhola, 48-year-old Jayvanta Narbad Parte once lived by routine—raising her two children, working as an Anganwadi Sevika, and planting paddy each season. Her land sat idle for months, and her dreams of growing more remained just that—dreams.
“I wanted to do more, but we didn’t have the tools or the right knowledge,” Jayvanta said, recalling the years of struggle.
That changed when she joined a group of local women exploring new ways of farming. Encouraged by what she learned, she took a bold step: investing her savings in growing brinjal and tomatoes using natural fertilizers and water-saving techniques.
“It felt risky,” she admitted, “but I had this hope—this feeling inside me that I could do it.”
Her efforts bloomed—literally. From just a small plot, she earned over ₹5,800 within weeks and expects to double that soon.
“The first time I sold my brinjals in the market, I felt like I had finally found my place. Not just as a mother, but as someone who can create and contribute.”
From Barren Land to Blooming Hope: Triveni Khairwar
In the small village of Mouriya, Madhya Pradesh, 30-year-old Triveni Khairwar’s story is one of transformation—both personal and agricultural. A mother of two, Triveni once accepted the barren summer lands as a fact of life. “We couldn’t grow anything during the dry season,” she said. “But when I joined the Self-Help Group, everything changed.”
With support from the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Reliance Foundation, Triveni learned about the Kheyti Net House Model—a low-cost, weather-resistant structure designed to protect crops and boost yields. “It felt risky at first,” she admitted, “but I knew I had to try.”
Determined, Triveni began using organic inputs like Jivamrit, vermicompost, and bio-fertilizers, coupled with a drip irrigation system, on just 6 decimals of land. “I didn’t have much, but I had belief,” she said.
Within months, her farm flourished. Triveni harvested 5 quintals of brinjal and 60 kg of chili, earning ₹20,100 with an investment of just ₹3,880. “The first time I sold my brinjals at the market, I felt like I was more than just a mother—I was someone who could create and contribute,” she shared with a smile.
Her success didn’t just change her family’s financial landscape; it also inspired others in the village. “When my son saw the green field, he said, ‘Maa, you made the earth smile,’” Triveni recalled, her eyes lighting up. “That was worth more than any harvest.”
Today, Triveni’s income has risen by 23%, from ₹86,000 to ₹1,06,100 annually. Her story of resilience and determination is now a beacon of hope for other women in her village. “I want other women to see what’s possible,” Triveni said. “If I can do it, so can they.”
Her journey is proof that when women are empowered with the right tools and knowledge, they can transform not just their land, but their lives. “Motherhood taught me to never give up,” Triveni said. “And now, I’m teaching my children the same.”
Harpreet Kaur: An Army Wife and the Ultimate All-Rounder Mom
For Harpreet Kaur, being a mother is just one of the many roles she juggles. As the wife of an Army officer, life is anything but predictable—yet she manages it all with quiet strength, endless adaptability, and a deep sense of purpose.
“When you are married to an Army officer, it is your task to be prepared to be responsible for everything,” says Harpreet. “We remember that this little role we play contributes to our country.”
From managing last-minute relocations to attending school meetings, Harpreet handles every shift with unwavering commitment. Her life revolves around the needs of her family—her daughter Amaira, a national-level golfer, her young son, and her husband, whose postings often come with short notice.
“My bags are always packed,” she says with a smile. “I’m ready to travel at odd hours—whether it’s for my daughter’s tournaments or my husband’s sudden transfers.”
Amaira, her elder daughter, has earned accolades in golf and represents her state at the national level. Harpreet travels frequently to accompany her, walking the course beside her during matches, offering support in both silence and spirit. “My daughter’s success and passion is my reward,” she says proudly.
Meanwhile, at home, she ensures her son stays grounded and focused. “For my son, I am a teacher and a parent. I make sure he sticks to his routine and I attend every parent-teacher meeting.”
Despite her demanding schedule, Harpreet hasn’t let go of her own passions. To keep her creativity alive, she runs a home baking venture called Bakecrafts, whipping up cakes and treats between travel, tournaments, and army duties.
Using simple natural methods and determination, Triveni nurtured the soil back to life. Her once-lifeless land now bursts with brinjal and chili plants, and she has already earned over ₹20,000 this season.
“My son looked at the green field and said, ‘Maa, you made the earth smile,’” she said, eyes glistening. “That was worth more than any harvest.”
Triveni now shares her experience with other women in her village, encouraging them to take small steps and believe in their abilities.
“We all have something to give. Sometimes we just need someone to remind us that we can.”
Babita Pandey: A Heartfelt Choice
Indore, Madhya Pradesh — Babita Pandey, a nurse with the Madhya Pradesh government, once stood at a crossroads. Her stable, respected job offered security, but her heart pulled her in another direction. With a young daughter and sick in-laws, Babita chose family over career, a decision that many questioned, but one she knew was right.
“I knew I could climb the ladder,” Babita said quietly. “But I didn’t want to miss the firsts—the first smile, the first words, the first day of school.”
She walked away from her government job to dedicate herself to raising her children full-time. “There were days I felt invisible,” she admitted. “But I also felt something powerful—shaping my children’s world with every story I read, every lesson I taught.”
Her husband, Promod Kumar Pandey, a businessman, supported her decision. Yet, the journey wasn’t easy. Raising a daughter while caring for aging in-laws and a child with special needs tested her daily, but Babita found strength in her choice.
“Motherhood has taught me more than any job ever could,” she reflected. “I may have stepped away from my career, but I never stopped growing.”
Vaishali Goswami: A Mother's Story of Love, Grit, and Grace
For Vaishali Goswami, motherhood is more than a role—it’s a relentless, deeply human journey shaped by challenge and quiet triumph. As the mother of a six-year-old son with autism and a twelve-year-old daughter navigating emotional highs and lows, she has learned lessons no classroom could offer.
“Motherhood has taught me far more than any textbook I have ever taught from in a classroom,” says Goswami, an Associate Lecturer at a nursing college. “Raising a six-year-old with special needs while being supportive of my twelve-year-old daughter has completely redefined my ideas of care, time, and strength.”
Her days begin before dawn—with therapy preparations, meltdowns, and lunchboxes—and stretch into the night. “It extends into the wee hours, when I am grading assignments or planning lectures, tired but full of gratitude.”
Goswami brings this lived experience into her teaching. “In nursing education, we teach empathy, resilience, and presence; I now see these not only as academic ideals but as actual life experiences. When I walk into the classroom, I bring with me those lessons of motherhood—how to listen truly, how to hold space for someone else’s struggle, and how to keep going when you are stretched thin.”
She acknowledges the weight of expectations society places on mothers but has learned to redefine balance on her own terms. “It is fine to ask for help, to say no, and to rearrange this concept of 'balance' in my world.”
There are days, she says, when guilt and exhaustion creep in. “But during those quiet moments—the moments when my special-needs child looks into my eyes with trust—a reminder hits me that I am not just up and about in this journey. I am writing a story of love, grit, and grace, which I hope both my children and my students take along with them.”
Akanksha Agrawal: A Journey of Strength, Sacrifice, and Motherhood
As the wife of Naval Officer CK Sabeesh, Akanksha Agrawal knows what it means to face life’s challenges alone—but never without purpose. Battling PCOS, IBS, and chronic migraines, she chose to reclaim her health, losing 26 kgs through a holistic lifestyle rooted in nourishment, movement, and self-love.
“I had to heal myself first,” she says. That healing brought a miracle—despite years of infertility, she conceived naturally and delivered her baby girl without medication or surgery.
While her husband served miles away, Akanksha navigated pregnancy with quiet courage. “She carried our child with grace, even in solitude,” he shares. “On her first Mother’s Day, I’m in awe of her strength, her love, and her unwavering spirit.”
From pain to purpose, Akanksha’s story is not just about motherhood—it’s about becoming the strongest version of herself for the family she now holds close.
TINA KHATRI
Indore
From muddy fields to lecture halls, packed suitcases to hospital wards, these women are redefining what it means to be a mother. They are not only nurturing families—they are building futures, healing communities, and showing us the quiet, powerful depth of maternal love.
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate these supermoms—not for doing it all, but for doing what matters most: showing up, every single day, with a heart full of hope.
This Mother’s Day, we turn the spotlight on women whose stories often go untold—mothers who have quietly taken on extraordinary challenges and transformed them into acts of strength, service, and selfless love. Across homes, villages, and cities of Madhya Pradesh, these women are more than caregivers—they are educators, entrepreneurs, nurturers of the land, and keepers of hope.
Through illness, sacrifice, long-distance parenting, and generational responsibilities, they continue to show us what it truly means to grow not just families—but futures.
Jayvanta Parte: The Bloom of Belief
In the quiet village of Gaunajhola, 48-year-old Jayvanta Narbad Parte once lived by routine—raising her two children, working as an Anganwadi Sevika, and planting paddy each season. Her land sat idle for months, and her dreams of growing more remained just that—dreams.
“I wanted to do more, but we didn’t have the tools or the right knowledge,” Jayvanta said, recalling the years of struggle.
That changed when she joined a group of local women exploring new ways of farming. Encouraged by what she learned, she took a bold step: investing her savings in growing brinjal and tomatoes using natural fertilizers and water-saving techniques.
“It felt risky,” she admitted, “but I had this hope—this feeling inside me that I could do it.”
Her efforts bloomed—literally. From just a small plot, she earned over ₹5,800 within weeks and expects to double that soon.
“The first time I sold my brinjals in the market, I felt like I had finally found my place. Not just as a mother, but as someone who can create and contribute.”
From Barren Land to Blooming Hope: Triveni Khairwar
In the small village of Mouriya, Madhya Pradesh, 30-year-old Triveni Khairwar’s story is one of transformation—both personal and agricultural. A mother of two, Triveni once accepted the barren summer lands as a fact of life. “We couldn’t grow anything during the dry season,” she said. “But when I joined the Self-Help Group, everything changed.”
With support from the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Reliance Foundation, Triveni learned about the Kheyti Net House Model—a low-cost, weather-resistant structure designed to protect crops and boost yields. “It felt risky at first,” she admitted, “but I knew I had to try.”
Determined, Triveni began using organic inputs like Jivamrit, vermicompost, and bio-fertilizers, coupled with a drip irrigation system, on just 6 decimals of land. “I didn’t have much, but I had belief,” she said.
Within months, her farm flourished. Triveni harvested 5 quintals of brinjal and 60 kg of chili, earning ₹20,100 with an investment of just ₹3,880. “The first time I sold my brinjals at the market, I felt like I was more than just a mother—I was someone who could create and contribute,” she shared with a smile.
Her success didn’t just change her family’s financial landscape; it also inspired others in the village. “When my son saw the green field, he said, ‘Maa, you made the earth smile,’” Triveni recalled, her eyes lighting up. “That was worth more than any harvest.”
Today, Triveni’s income has risen by 23%, from ₹86,000 to ₹1,06,100 annually. Her story of resilience and determination is now a beacon of hope for other women in her village. “I want other women to see what’s possible,” Triveni said. “If I can do it, so can they.”
Her journey is proof that when women are empowered with the right tools and knowledge, they can transform not just their land, but their lives. “Motherhood taught me to never give up,” Triveni said. “And now, I’m teaching my children the same.”
Harpreet Kaur: An Army Wife and the Ultimate All-Rounder Mom
For Harpreet Kaur, being a mother is just one of the many roles she juggles. As the wife of an Army officer, life is anything but predictable—yet she manages it all with quiet strength, endless adaptability, and a deep sense of purpose.
“When you are married to an Army officer, it is your task to be prepared to be responsible for everything,” says Harpreet. “We remember that this little role we play contributes to our country.”
From managing last-minute relocations to attending school meetings, Harpreet handles every shift with unwavering commitment. Her life revolves around the needs of her family—her daughter Amaira, a national-level golfer, her young son, and her husband, whose postings often come with short notice.
“My bags are always packed,” she says with a smile. “I’m ready to travel at odd hours—whether it’s for my daughter’s tournaments or my husband’s sudden transfers.”
Amaira, her elder daughter, has earned accolades in golf and represents her state at the national level. Harpreet travels frequently to accompany her, walking the course beside her during matches, offering support in both silence and spirit. “My daughter’s success and passion is my reward,” she says proudly.
Meanwhile, at home, she ensures her son stays grounded and focused. “For my son, I am a teacher and a parent. I make sure he sticks to his routine and I attend every parent-teacher meeting.”
Despite her demanding schedule, Harpreet hasn’t let go of her own passions. To keep her creativity alive, she runs a home baking venture called Bakecrafts, whipping up cakes and treats between travel, tournaments, and army duties.
Using simple natural methods and determination, Triveni nurtured the soil back to life. Her once-lifeless land now bursts with brinjal and chili plants, and she has already earned over ₹20,000 this season.
“My son looked at the green field and said, ‘Maa, you made the earth smile,’” she said, eyes glistening. “That was worth more than any harvest.”
Triveni now shares her experience with other women in her village, encouraging them to take small steps and believe in their abilities.
“We all have something to give. Sometimes we just need someone to remind us that we can.”
Babita Pandey: A Heartfelt Choice
Indore, Madhya Pradesh — Babita Pandey, a nurse with the Madhya Pradesh government, once stood at a crossroads. Her stable, respected job offered security, but her heart pulled her in another direction. With a young daughter and sick in-laws, Babita chose family over career, a decision that many questioned, but one she knew was right.
“I knew I could climb the ladder,” Babita said quietly. “But I didn’t want to miss the firsts—the first smile, the first words, the first day of school.”
She walked away from her government job to dedicate herself to raising her children full-time. “There were days I felt invisible,” she admitted. “But I also felt something powerful—shaping my children’s world with every story I read, every lesson I taught.”
Her husband, Promod Kumar Pandey, a businessman, supported her decision. Yet, the journey wasn’t easy. Raising a daughter while caring for aging in-laws and a child with special needs tested her daily, but Babita found strength in her choice.
“Motherhood has taught me more than any job ever could,” she reflected. “I may have stepped away from my career, but I never stopped growing.”
Vaishali Goswami: A Mother's Story of Love, Grit, and Grace
For Vaishali Goswami, motherhood is more than a role—it’s a relentless, deeply human journey shaped by challenge and quiet triumph. As the mother of a six-year-old son with autism and a twelve-year-old daughter navigating emotional highs and lows, she has learned lessons no classroom could offer.
“Motherhood has taught me far more than any textbook I have ever taught from in a classroom,” says Goswami, an Associate Lecturer at a nursing college. “Raising a six-year-old with special needs while being supportive of my twelve-year-old daughter has completely redefined my ideas of care, time, and strength.”
Her days begin before dawn—with therapy preparations, meltdowns, and lunchboxes—and stretch into the night. “It extends into the wee hours, when I am grading assignments or planning lectures, tired but full of gratitude.”
Goswami brings this lived experience into her teaching. “In nursing education, we teach empathy, resilience, and presence; I now see these not only as academic ideals but as actual life experiences. When I walk into the classroom, I bring with me those lessons of motherhood—how to listen truly, how to hold space for someone else’s struggle, and how to keep going when you are stretched thin.”
She acknowledges the weight of expectations society places on mothers but has learned to redefine balance on her own terms. “It is fine to ask for help, to say no, and to rearrange this concept of 'balance' in my world.”
There are days, she says, when guilt and exhaustion creep in. “But during those quiet moments—the moments when my special-needs child looks into my eyes with trust—a reminder hits me that I am not just up and about in this journey. I am writing a story of love, grit, and grace, which I hope both my children and my students take along with them.”
Akanksha Agrawal: A Journey of Strength, Sacrifice, and Motherhood
As the wife of Naval Officer CK Sabeesh, Akanksha Agrawal knows what it means to face life’s challenges alone—but never without purpose. Battling PCOS, IBS, and chronic migraines, she chose to reclaim her health, losing 26 kgs through a holistic lifestyle rooted in nourishment, movement, and self-love.
“I had to heal myself first,” she says. That healing brought a miracle—despite years of infertility, she conceived naturally and delivered her baby girl without medication or surgery.
While her husband served miles away, Akanksha navigated pregnancy with quiet courage. “She carried our child with grace, even in solitude,” he shares. “On her first Mother’s Day, I’m in awe of her strength, her love, and her unwavering spirit.”
From pain to purpose, Akanksha’s story is not just about motherhood—it’s about becoming the strongest version of herself for the family she now holds close.
Comments
Post a Comment