With the support of the community members, she is creating safe spaces where Dalit children reclaim dignity and education in resource-constrained environments.

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Long before “intersectionality” became a buzzword, Omvedt insisted: you cannot talk about feminism in India without confronting caste. She lived by this principle grounding her work in empathy, shared struggles, and the hope of building a just future. (5/n)

Her work was instrumental in shaping the intellectual foundation of major anti-caste movements, including the formation of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the All India Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation (BAMCEF). (4/n)

Her deep engagement with the Satya Shodhak Movement of Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule added historical depth to the emerging feminist consciousness in India. (3/n)

She is one of the pioneers of Dalit feminist scholarship, who not only brought an anti-colonial lens to Indian academia but also centered the voices of Dalit and Adivasi women long erased from India’s sociopolitical history. (2/n)

This investigative piece unpacks the harsh realities faced by Dalit workers performing dissections without formal training, protective gear, recognition, or additional pay.

Often branded as the ‘Bandit Queen’ not by choice but by circumstances, her rebellion was the only way she could claim justice against the unspeakable brutality. This is a time for us to reflect on her legacy to address the urgent demand for justice that Dalit women are raising across the country.

This study is part of the Financing for Feminist Futures initiative, a key effort within the Walking the Talk initiative.

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With scarce funding, Dalit feminist led organisations struggle to sustain and expand their work. The report highlights structural challenges in philanthropy that reinforce caste hierarchies and actively calls for intersectionality in decision-making.

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