Indore (Madhya Pradesh): From muddy fields to lecture halls, packed suitcases to hospital wards, the mothers of Madhya Pradesh are quietly redefining what it means to nurture. These are not just - they are educators, entrepreneurs, healers, and dreamers. This Mother’s Day, we honour these supermoms - not for doing it all, but for doing what matters most: Showing up, every single day, with a heart full of hope.
Across villages and cities, these women have turned adversity into action. Through illness, sacrifice, long-distance parenting, and generational responsibility, they continue to grow not just families, but futures.
Jayvanta Parte |
Jayvanta Parte: The Bloom of Belief
In the quiet village of Gaunajhola, 48-year-old Jayvanta Narbad Parte led a life of routine - raising two children, working as an Anganwadi Sevika, and planting paddy each season. But her land remained idle for much of the year, and her dreams of growing more stayed just that - dreams.
“I wanted to do more, but we didn’t have the tools or the knowledge,” she recalled.
Everything changed when she joined a women’s farming group. Inspired by their learnings, Jayvanta invested her savings into growing brinjal and tomatoes using natural fertilizers and water-saving techniques.
“It felt risky,” she said. “But I had this hope - this feeling inside me that I could do it.”
Her efforts paid off. From a small plot, she earned over Rs 5,800 within weeks - and expects to double that soon.
“The first time I sold my brinjals in the market, I felt seen. Not just as a mother, but as a creator, a contributor.”
Triveni Khairwar |
Triveni Khairwar: From Barren Land to Blooming Hope
In Mouriya village, 30-year-old Triveni Khairwar faced a dry, unyielding land and a future she feared wouldn’t change. But with two children to care for, she refused to accept defeat.
Everything shifted when she joined a Self-Help Group supported by the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Reliance Foundation. There, she learned about the Kheyti Net House Model - an affordable, weather-resistant structure to protect crops.
“It felt risky,” she admitted. “But I knew I had to try.”
Using organic inputs like Jivamrit, vermicompost, and a drip irrigation system, Triveni cultivated just 6 decimals of land. Within months, her farm came alive, yielding 5 quintals of brinjal and 60 kg of chili. She earned Rs 20,100 from an investment of just Rs 3,880.
“The first time I sold my brinjals, I felt like I was more than just a mother - I was someone who could make the earth smile,” she said, eyes glistening.
Her income rose by 23%, and her story has since inspired others in her village. “I want other women to see what’s possible. If I can do it, so can they.”
Harpreet Kaur |
Harpreet Kaur: The Army Wife and All-Rounder Mom
Life as an Army wife is anything but predictable, but Harpreet Kaur meets it with grace and strength. With her husband often away on postings, she takes on every role - mother, manager, mentor.
“My bags are always packed,” she laughs. “I’m ready to move at a moment’s notice - whether for my husband’s transfer or my daughter’s golf tournament.”
Her daughter Amaira is a national-level golfer. Harpreet accompanies her, walking every round of the course with quiet encouragement. At home, she anchors her son’s routine, attends every parent-teacher meeting, and still makes time for her creative passion - her home bakery, Bakecrafts.
“We remember that our small roles contribute to the nation,” she says. “And my children’s growth is my proudest contribution.”
Babita Pandey |
Babita Pandey: A Heartfelt Choice
In Indore, Babita Pandey once held a secure government nursing job. But with a young daughter and ailing in-laws, she chose to step away, prioritising family over career.
“I knew I could climb the ladder,” she says. “But I didn’t want to miss the first smile, the first words, the first day of school.”
The decision wasn’t easy, and days of invisibility often followed. But Babita found purpose in the everyday - shaping her daughter’s world with stories, lessons, and love.
“Motherhood has taught me more than any job ever could,” she reflects. “I may have stepped away from my career, but I never stopped growing.”
Vaishali Goswami |
Vaishali Goswami: Love, Grit, and Grace
A lecturer at a nursing college and mother of two, Vaishali Goswami navigates the complex world of special needs parenting with quiet strength. Her six-year-old son has autism, and her pre-teen daughter faces her emotional challenges.
“My days begin before dawn - with therapy, meltdowns, lunchboxes - and often end with grading papers past midnight,” she says.
But these experiences have made her a better teacher. “In nursing, we teach empathy and resilience. Motherhood brought those lessons to life.”
She has learned to let go of perfection, embrace help, and redefine balance. “Some days, guilt creeps in. But when my son looks into my eyes with trust, I know - this is my story of grace, and I’m proud of it.”
Akanksha Agrawal |
Akanksha Agrawal: From Pain to Purpose
Married to Naval Officer CK Sabeesh, Akanksha Agrawal faced years of health challenges - PCOS, IBS, and chronic migraines. She chose healing over hopelessness, transforming her lifestyle and losing 26 kgs through holistic care.
Then came a miracle: despite years of infertility, she conceived naturally and delivered her baby girl without medication.
“She carried our child with grace, even in solitude,” says her husband. “This Mother’s Day, I’m in awe of her strength.”
Akanksha’s journey is one of resilience - a reminder that motherhood is not just about raising a child, but rising into the strongest version of oneself.
A Celebration of Silent Strength
These mothers may not make headlines every day, but their impact is unmistakable. They are rooted in love -growing futures with every seed planted, every mile travelled, every lesson taught.
They remind us that motherhood isn’t about perfection - it’s about presence, persistence, and the power of showing up.
