She Was Told “No” — Now Kritika Dhunde Leads A Thousand Voices Of Change

From rejection to resilience, Kritika Dhunde’s journey is a powerful example of determination. By creating opportunities for deaf women, she has built a movement that generates livelihoods while challenging stereotypes about disability and employability.  

From Rejection To Leadership  
Facing repeated setbacks in interviews, Kritika realized the systemic barriers deaf women encounter in the job market. Instead of giving up, she transformed her struggle into a mission to empower others like her.  

Building A Collective  
Through training programs, workshops, and micro-enterprise initiatives, Kritika has mobilized 1,000 deaf women to build independent sources of income. The collective focuses on tailoring, handicrafts, digital literacy, and small-scale entrepreneurship.  

Impact On Inclusion  
Her leadership has created a ripple effect, inspiring organizations to rethink hiring practices and encouraging society to view disability through the lens of capability rather than limitation.  

Key Highlights  

• Kritika Dhunde rejected in interviews due to disability  
• Founded a collective of 1,000 deaf women  
• Focus on skill-building and entrepreneurship  
• Promotes financial independence and inclusion  
• Challenges stereotypes about disability and work  

Sources: The Better India, Times of India, Hindustan Times