PUBLICATIONS OF SMS

Reaching the common people to propagate gender equality and sensitivity and to spread the message of equality, SMS has over the  years published many books, CDs etc in various languages – Marathi, Hindi and English.

Visit to Litterland

Author: Alka Pawangadkar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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The booklet series Wastewor(l)d, is an effort to disseminate our knowhow in the field of solid waste management. Since 1975 Stree Mukti Sanghatana (SMS) is working towards the empowerment of women. With the objectives to realise the ideals of equality and social justice, SMS consciously began working amongst the waste pickers in Mumbai, from 1999. SMS’s Parisar Vikas programme aims to address the problems of waste picking women who are engaged in the ‘menial’ tasks of ‘cleaning waste’.

KYW (Know Your Waste)

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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The booklet series Wastewor(l)d, is an effort to disseminate our knowhow in the field of solid waste management. Since 1975 Stree Mukti Sanghatana (SMS) is working towards the empowerment of women. With the objectives to realise the ideals of equality and social justice, SMS consciously began working amongst the waste pickers in Mumbai, from 1999. SMS’s Parisar Vikas programme aims to address the problems of waste picking women who are engaged in the ‘menial’ tasks of ‘cleaning waste’.

Not Really Waste

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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The booklet series Wastewor(l)d, is an effort to disseminate our knowhow in the field of solid waste management. Since 1975 Stree Mukti Sanghatana (SMS) is working towards the empowerment of women. With the objectives to realise the ideals of equality and social justice, SMS consciously began working amongst the waste pickers in Mumbai, from 1999. SMS’s Parisar Vikas programme aims to address the problems of waste picking women who are engaged in the ‘menial’ tasks of ‘cleaning waste’.

Indebted to Nature

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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The booklet series Wastewor(l)d, is an effort to disseminate our knowhow in the field of solid waste management. Since 1975 Stree Mukti Sanghatana (SMS) is working towards the empowerment of women. With the objectives to realise the ideals of equality and social justice, SMS consciously began working amongst the waste pickers in Mumbai, from 1999. SMS’s Parisar Vikas programme aims to address the problems of waste picking women who are engaged in the ‘menial’ tasks of ‘cleaning waste’.

Social Entitlements for Waste Pickers

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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Description:

The booklet series Wastewor(l)d, is an effort to disseminate our knowhow in the field of solid waste management. Since 1975 Stree Mukti Sanghatana (SMS) is working towards the empowerment of women. With the objectives to realise the ideals of equality and social justice, SMS consciously began working amongst the waste pickers in Mumbai, from 1999. SMS’s Parisar Vikas programme aims to address the problems of waste picking women who are engaged in the ‘menial’ tasks of ‘cleaning waste’.

Waste to Wealth

Author: Alka Pawangadkar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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Description:

The booklet series Wastewor(l)d, is an effort to disseminate our knowhow in the field of solid waste management. Since 1975 Stree Mukti Sanghatana (SMS) is working towards the empowerment of women. With the objectives to realise the ideals of equality and social justice, SMS consciously began working amongst the waste pickers in Mumbai, from 1999. SMS’s Parisar Vikas programme aims to address the problems of waste picking women who are engaged in the ‘menial’ tasks of ‘cleaning waste’.

Kachara Navhe Sampatti

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

This latest publication of SMS focuses entirely on the ever-increasing problem of Urban Waste and `Simple Ways to Solve the Problem’. Waste is not waste but wealth is the basic principle of SMS environmental wing Parisar Vikas and this books talks about this wealth in detail. With beautiful illustrations and simple language, this book would go a long way in creating awareness among urban waste and how to manage it.

Lalkari

Author: Sharada Sathe
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

Lalkar is a collection of editorials written by Sharada Sathe, Chief Editor of`Prerak Lalkari’, the house magazine of SMS. Prerak Lalkari has a tradition of 27 glorious years and Sharada has been the Chief Editor for all 27 years consistently.  The collected editorials range from women’s general problems, women related laws and overall note of the changing social and economic scenario in context of Indian woman.

Nari Mukti Ki Lalkar

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Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
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A collection of different Hindi songs, which the cultural troupe of SMS presents at different stage shows. Before starting with street plays, SMS cultural troupe sing these songs to reach out to people .  The songs mainly contain social issues and the collective efforts by common people to solve these issues.

Hunda Nako Ga Bai

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description

This play gives out a strong message against dowry in Indian marriages.  Over a period of time, dowry is not taken/given in its traditional form but has developed many new names and faces, which ultimately leads to monetary burden on the bride’s parents. Along with stopping dowry, we as a society, should collectively demand for simple weddings which will not burden the parents of both, bride and the bridegroom.

Souvenir

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Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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Khsitijavaril Shalaka

Author: Sharada Sathe
Publication: Granthali

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स्त्रीला आजचे व्यक्तित्व प्राप्त झाले आणि ती “अर्ध्या आकाशा” वर हक्क सांगण्याइतपत समर्थ झाली, या पाठीमागे गेल्या हजार-दोन हजार वर्षांतील कर्तबगार महिलांचे कार्यकर्तृत्व आहे…. शरद साठे यांचे हे पुस्तक या विषयाला ऐतिहासिक पटाचे चित्र उभे करते; आणि त्याबरोबर मानवी इतिहास व स्त्री-पुरुष संबंध याबद्दलचे वाचकाचे आत्मभान जागृत होत जाते….

Antaricha Theva

Author: Sanjivani Kher
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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पार्ट ऑफ मय सोल चे रूपांतर. “मी तुरुंगातच अधिक स्वतंत्र झाले. मला तुरुंगात टाकल्याने मी तुम्हा देशवासींच्या लढ्याची प्रतीक झाले. तुमचं व माझं ध्येय एकाच असल्याची भावना माझ्या तुरुंगवासानं पक्की झाली. सारा देशाचं जेव्हा एक तुरुंग झाला आहे तेव्हा मी कुठला तुरुंग निवडला असता? गजाआडचा कि गाजाबाहेरचा?”

Goph Janivanncha

Author: Vrushali Magdum
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

A collection of short stories and real-life incidences narrated by the writer herself.  Central theme of all the stories is `Common Woman you can find all over India’ and her typical problems related to workplace, attitude towards girl child in India, etc.  Many a stories talk about how Vrushali, the writer has participated in solving some issues.

Samasya Sodavitana

Author: SMS activists
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

SMS runs family counseling centers at different places in Mumbai and Maharashtra. The counselors working there deal with varied types of cases and have garnered a huge experience while solving problems faced by women. All these have been collated in this book.  The book also talks about the actual procedure of counseling, the different bodies that need to be contacted while solving family problems and view of SMS while running the counseling centers.

Aamche Ghar

Author: SMS activists
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

Amache Ghar is a clear see-through of the activities of different child-care centers run by SMS. It explains the basic thought behind starting these centers and also gives an opportunity to know the day-to-day working of the centers. The book also notes experiences of parents, children as well as the staff of these centers.

Prabodh Katha

Author: Arvind Vaidya
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

Arvind Vaidya is the member of Prerak Lalkari editorial team for a long time.  He has written many effective series in PrerakLalkari. `Prabodh Katha’ is the collection of traditional stories narrated in modern way.

Beti Ayee Hai

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar; Translated by: Vasant Deo
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

This is a Hindi version of Jyoti Mhapsekar’s famous play `Mulgi Zali Ho’ , translated by Vasant Deo.  The play talks about the different hurdles faced by the girl child at different stages of her life.  Hindi version was mainly made available for stage shows of `Mulgi Zali Ho’ all over India where Hindi is the predominant language.

Jidnyasa

Compilation
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

The book `Jidnyasa’ covers various topics that are discussed during the adolescence education program conducted by SMS and Institute of Psychological Health (IPH). The book gives a complete view about the thought behind starting Jidnyasa, the different modules used in the program and also some articles of renowned personalities working on the issue.

Nari Mukti ki Lalkar

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar, Madhav Chavhan, Nirmala Sathe et.al.
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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A collection of poems in Hindi. Also includes a few translated from other languages like Bengali etc.

Lekicha Janmabhovati

Author: Ravindra R.P
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
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महाराष्ट्र हे गर्भलिंगचिकित्साविरोधी कायदा करणारे पाहिले राज्य. आता भारत सरकारनेही याबद्दलचा कायदा केला आहे. मात्र समाजाची मानसिकता बदलत नाही तोपर्यंत कायदे पुस्तकातच राहतात. हा प्रश्न पुन्हा एकदा लोकांपर्यंत नेण्यासाठी हा पुस्तक प्रपंच.

Krutadnyata

Author: SMS activists
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

Krutadnyata is the gratitude expressed by SMS towards the senior stalwarts of Indian Women’s Movement. The names include Comrade/s Ahilya Ranganekar, Mrunal Gore, Tara Reddy, Kamal Desai, Mehrunnisa Dalwai, Shobhana Ranade, Kalindi Mazumdar and many more.  It is because of their foresight and support, Women’s Movement in Maharashtra has taken a lead in national scenario.

Airanivarche Prashna

Author: Pratibha Ranade
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

The book gives a total review of problems faced by Muslim women in India, with a special reference to Goa State. It mainly stresses the need for a `Common Civil Code’ and how the Muslim women are suffering because of a different Muslim Personal Law in the country. The title of the book emphasizes the urge for such efforts.

Nivdak Lalkari

Compiled Articles
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Description:

It is the collection of select important articles & poems published in `Prerak Lalkari’ till 2006.  Prerak Lalkari has been consistently publishing articles on social, economic and legal aspects of Indian women.  The articles which have a long-lasting impact on the readers have been collected in this book.

Streevimukti

Author: Chaya Datar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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Ek Aarsa – Striyaan sathi

Author: Dr. Nandini Diwan
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

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