Meet Dr Neelam Gupta who helped 2000 in naxal areas get jobs through AROH Foundation
Dr. Neelam Gupta is the founder and director of the A Ray of Hope (AROH) Foundation in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar. She discusses what it takes to travel into risky territory in order to rehabilitate and empower young people. Every day is a battle for survival for many people in Odisha's Koraput district. However, the Naxalite movement had made it difficult for us to subsist. Rape, assault, and harassment were commonplace. The Naxalite movement has waxed and waned in Koraput district, as it has in many other parts of the state, throughout the years. It is part of the KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) area, which is considered one of the most backward in the country.While the execution of numerous specific programmes has changed throughout the years, abject poverty remains a serious challenge in this country. AROH (A Ray Of Hope) Foundation's assistance has made a significant difference for many in the region who want for more. AROH has worked with over 2,000 youngste...