
Digging Deeper: Parama’s Story
Parama Mukhopadhyay tries to answer why women lagging behind in the mining sector in India “What is your department?” “Mining Engineering” “Mining? Are girls even allowed in Mining Engineering? Will you get any job in mining after you finish your study? Why mining? Is it suitable for girls?” These questions – that come with raised eyebrows - are common for us while discussing our subject area with others. Us – the WOMEN in Mining in India! The above-mentioned questions are well-justified if we consider the number of women and job opportunities for them in the mining sector, not only in…