The Worldfocus signature story “India’s untouchables trudge through sewers” explored the fate of India’s lowest class, forced to work in the sewers as a consequence of the country’s caste system.
Hema Konsotia is a member of India’s lower-caste Dalit community, known by some as the “untouchables.” She is also a college graduate and union activist who works with Dalits, teaching skills and urging political involvement.
Worldfocus correspondent Martin Himel introduces a pioneering young woman who advocates for others as she struggles to fulfill her own dreams.
For more information on her organization’s activities, Hemlata Kansotia can be reached at the Jaipur or Delhi offices of the Labour Education and Development Society.
02/01/2010 :: 08:10:49 PM
I.K. Says:
Hema is a very noble person.So she is from the “untouchables”.She wants to be married & have
a family.This American would marry her.