It is really heartening to see some Assamese women to exemplify the truth 'when the going gets tough, the tough gets going' by going through periods of intense struggle with a sense of optimism during this escalating economic crisis. Women like Ila Deka from Tongla and Amritri Bordoloi from Jagiroad , who have none to turn to in adversity and whose lives reflect the various dimensions and struggles of the female form, are a beacon of hope for many others. The unshakeable optimism and self-confidence of such women imparts one the most valuable lesson of life that one should always remain combative in the midst of conflicts and adversity.
Ila Deka drives an e-rickshaw while Amritri Bordoloi goes door to door on a bicycle selling grass stalks for a living. It is indeed inspiring on the part of these women who have the guts to challenge the mores of a society in which the philosophy of 'dignity of labour' is hardly understood. Though the media has brought many such struggling women to the fore, there are still many more who have not received media coverage to date. I fervently hope the mediapersons will consider it one of the most important areas of focus which will help translate the idea of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' proposed by the honourable Prime Minister of India into action. People, who motivate, inspire and guide the generation through their imitable deeds should be considered heroes, not those in reel life. They always remain an epitome of courage and strength to be followed by the generations that queue up.
Dipen Gogoi,
Teok, Jorhat