Land has given a new meaning to my life...

Budhubari lost her husband about six years ago. With three children to feed and no fixed source of income, she hardly had the time to mourn his demise. Life suddenly became tough and even two square meals turned out to be a luxury.

With no land of her own, the only choice available with Budhubari was to become a wage labourer and somehow survive. “When food was a daily struggle, education for my kids was next to impossible,” laments Budhubari.

Through OTELP’s intervention, Budhubari received legal title to homestead land measuring four decimals and farmland of 2.8 acres.

Life has changed for Budhubari. Turned into a proactive entrepreneur with land, Budhubari has been able to break free of hunger. She is now focused on providing nutrition supplement to herself and her kids by growing drumstick, broad beans and papaya in her home garden. Maize in the farm land will add to her income, says Budhubari.

Budhdubari looks contented when she proudly holds the patta. She says; “It has given a new meaning to my life. I don’t have to worry myself to death thinking about the future of my children anymore.” And why would she worry? She now has access to food, shelter, clothes and education for the children. Budhubari is all set to fulfill her other dreams in life.