12/03/2026
Saristanagar in Nalanda district, is a mahadalit hamlet. The residents belong largely to the Manjhi community. They do not own land and are reliant on casual labour for their income. Most families migrate in search of work. In order to start a more regular conversation with the women and girls, we have begun literacy classes. 15 women have enrolled so far. They say that learning to write their names will be useful for them. On our part, we hope these classes will provide us with a chance to engage in more meaningful ways.
