New Delhi, Mar 23: Hasina Kharbhih of Shillong from Impulse NGO Network is among the 75 women honoured as Women Transforming India (WTI) by the NITI Aayog.

Women have consistently been playing a key role in transforming India into a ‘Sashakt Aur Samarth Bharat’. In recognition of the remarkable achievements of these women across diverse sectors NITI Aayog has instituted Women Transforming India Awards.

This year, as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, the WTI Awards were conferred on 75 women achievers.

For 32 years now, Hasina Kharbhih has been working to provide sustainable livelihood in a safe environment for 30,000 women in the North Eastern states of India. What started out as a mission in her home state of Meghalaya has today evolved into a global program that aims to put an end to human trafficking and exploitation worldwide.

Her work stands on two pillars: the first is Impulse NGO Network which was conceptualised in 1987 and is a significant force against human trafficking today. The second pillar is Impulse Social Enterprises which aims to promote local artisans and create sustainable livelihood and covering more than 7000 artisans in eight North Eastern States.

Team Impulse believes human trafficking can’t be completely stopped until women at the grassroots becomes economically self-sufficient.