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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 тАФ Marathi, Hindi and English.

Stree eke Stree

Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

A Girl is Born

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar Translation by Shubha Khandekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

Waste to Wealth

Author: Alka Pawangadkar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

No Your Waste

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

Not Really Waste

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

Indebted to Nature

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

Visit to Litterland

Author: Alka Pawangadkar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

The booklet series┬а Wasteword, is an effort to disseminate our knowhow in the field of solid waste management. Since1975 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.SMSтАЩs Parisar Vikas programme aims to address…

Social Entitlements for Waste Pickers

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

The booklet series┬а Wasteword, is an effort to disseminate our knowhow in the field of solid waste management. Since1975 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.SMSтАЩs Parisar Vikas programme aims to address…

Jidnyasa

Author: Dr. Anand Nadkarni, Jyoti Mhapsekar, Arvind Vaidya, Usha Deshapande
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

The book`JidnyasaтАЩcovers 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.

Nivdak Lalkari

Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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

Lalkar

Author: Sharada Sathe
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

Lalkar is a collection of editorials written by Sharada Sathe, Chief Editor of` тАШPrerakLalkariтАЩ, the house magazine of SMS. PrerakLalkari has a tradition of 27 glorious years and Sharada has been the Chief Editor for all 27 years consistently. The collected editorials range from womenтАЩs general problems, women related laws and overall note of the changing social and economic scenario…

Krutadnyata

Author: SMS Activists
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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

Stree Mukti Ani Kutumb Vyavastha

Author: Sharada Sathe & Mrinal Sathe
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

Rashtriy swatantryachi Chalawal, Dalit Chalawal ani Stree Mukti

Author: Neelima Deshpande & Neela Limaye
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

Marathi Sahityatil Stree

Author: Vaishali Vaidya & Sharada Sathe
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

Stree Mukti Ani Vidnyan

Author: Sharada Sathe, Sulakshana Mahajan & Sujata Khandekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

Nate : Krantiche ani Stree Muktiche

Author: Sharada Sathe, Geeta Mahajan & Ajit Patil
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

SMS planned first Stree-Purush Samanata Yatra (Tour for spreading awareness on Gender Equality) in the districts of western Maharashtra. Lot of reading, research and discussion on issues related with feminism was done. SMS members volunteered to write down the concepts in simple essays. Thus this set of 6 booklets was ready. It truned out to be very effectively and extensively…

Stree Mukti Chalawal тАУ Vichar, Bhumika Ani Maganya

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar & Mangal Padhye
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

GophJanivanncha

Author: Vrushali Magdum
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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 IndiaтАЩ 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.

Prabodh Katha

Author: Arvind Vaidya
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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

Lekicha Janma bhovati

Author: Ravindra R.P
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

This book is an effort to inform people about the PC-PNDT Act. Laws alone are not effective unless change mind sets of people are not changed. This book effectively impresses on readerтАЩs mind how terminating a female foetus after sex determination test is illegal, immoral and gender discrimination.

AntarichaTheva

Author: Sanjivani Kher
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

Translated autobiography of Winnie Mandela тАШPart of My SoulтАЩ

Visit to Litterland

Author: Alka Pawangadkar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

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…
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Lokashahi sanvardhanasathi Shikshan vichar

Author: Arvind Vaidya┬а
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana┬а(Published on 20th September 2025)
Language: Marathi

Collection of articles published in тАШPrerak LalakariтАЩ on status of education system in India and around the world. тАШBirds EyeviewтАЩ and тАШWorms EyeviewтАЩ of current needs and ground situation

KYW (Know Your Waste)

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

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…
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Ek Diwas Asa Yeil

Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana (Published on 20th September 2025 )
Language: Marathi

Collection of poems published in Prerak Lalakari, a monthly magazine published by SMS since 1986.

Not Really Waste

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

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…
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Stree Muktichi Lalakari

Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana (First published in 1975)
Language: Marathi

A collection of different Marathi 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.

Indebted to Nature

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

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…
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Nari Mukti ki Lalkar (Poems)

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

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.

Social Entitlements for Waste Pickers

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

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…
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Mulgi Zali Ho

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Granthali
Language: Marathi

A Musical play was written in 1983 to disseminate idea of womenтАЩs liberation among common people. Light humour, satire and songs in folk tunes are used to convey feministтАЩs concept effectively.

Samasya Sodavitana

Author: SMS activists
Publication: Granthali
Language: Marathi

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…

Waste to Wealth

Author: Alka Pawangadkar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: English

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…
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Beti Ayee Hai

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar; Translated by Vasant Deo
Publication: Granthali
Language: Hindi

This is a Hindi translation by Vasant Deo of famous play `Mulgi Zali HoтАЩ written by Jyoti Mhapsekar. The play talks about the differen thurdles faced by the girl child at different stages of her life. Hindi version was mainly made available for stage shows of` тАШMulgi Zali HoтАЩ all over India

Kachara Navhe Sampatti

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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 book talks about this wealth in detail. With beautiful illustrations and simple language, this book would go a long way in…

Aamche Ghar

Author: Jyoti Mhapsekar, Amol Kerkar,Mandakini Khandekar, Sulakshana Mahajan & Others
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

Rational behind developing support system for working women, define institutional structure of Crech (Day care centre) and share study & experiences in establishing-running care centres.

Lalkari

Author: Sharada Sathe
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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…

Nari Mukti Ki Lalkar

Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Hindi

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
Language: Marathi

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…

Souvenir

Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana

Khsitijavaril Shalaka

Author: Sharada Sathe
Publication: Granthali
Language: Marathi

рд╕реНрддреНрд░реАрд▓рд╛ рдЖрдЬрдЪреЗ рд╡реНрдпрдХреНрддрд┐рддреНрд╡ рдкреНрд░рд╛рдкреНрдд рдЭрд╛рд▓реЗ рдЖрдгрд┐ рддреА "рдЕрд░реНрдзреНрдпрд╛ рдЖрдХрд╛рд╢рд╛" рд╡рд░ рд╣рдХреНрдХ рд╕рд╛рдВрдЧрдгреНрдпрд╛рдЗрддрдкрдд рд╕рдорд░реНрде рдЭрд╛рд▓реА, рдпрд╛ рдкрд╛рдареАрдорд╛рдЧреЗ рдЧреЗрд▓реНрдпрд╛ рд╣рдЬрд╛рд░-рджреЛрди рд╣рдЬрд╛рд░ рд╡рд░реНрд╖рд╛рдВрддреАрд▓ рдХрд░реНрддрдмрдЧрд╛рд░ рдорд╣рд┐рд▓рд╛рдВрдЪреЗ рдХрд╛рд░реНрдпрдХрд░реНрддреГрддреНрд╡ рдЖрд╣реЗтАж. рд╢рд░рдж рд╕рд╛рдареЗ рдпрд╛рдВрдЪреЗ рд╣реЗ рдкреБрд╕реНрддрдХ рдпрд╛ рд╡рд┐рд╖рдпрд╛рд▓рд╛ рдРрддрд┐рд╣рд╛рд╕рд┐рдХ рдкрдЯрд╛рдЪреЗ рдЪрд┐рддреНрд░ рдЙрднреЗ рдХрд░рддреЗ; рдЖрдгрд┐ рддреНрдпрд╛рдмрд░реЛрдмрд░ рдорд╛рдирд╡реА рдЗрддрд┐рд╣рд╛рд╕ рд╡ рд╕реНрддреНрд░реА-рдкреБрд░реБрд╖ рд╕рдВрдмрдВрдз рдпрд╛рдмрджреНрджрд▓рдЪреЗ рд╡рд╛рдЪрдХрд╛рдЪреЗ рдЖрддреНрдорднрд╛рди рдЬрд╛рдЧреГрдд рд╣реЛрдд рдЬрд╛рддреЗтАж.

Antaricha Theva

Author: Sanjivani Kher
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

рдкрд╛рд░реНрдЯ рдСрдл рдордп рд╕реЛрд▓ рдЪреЗ рд░реВрдкрд╛рдВрддрд░. "рдореА рддреБрд░реБрдВрдЧрд╛рддрдЪ рдЕрдзрд┐рдХ рд╕реНрд╡рддрдВрддреНрд░ рдЭрд╛рд▓реЗ. рдорд▓рд╛ рддреБрд░реБрдВрдЧрд╛рдд рдЯрд╛рдХрд▓реНрдпрд╛рдиреЗ рдореА рддреБрдореНрд╣рд╛ рджреЗрд╢рд╡рд╛рд╕реАрдВрдЪреНрдпрд╛ рд▓рдвреНрдпрд╛рдЪреА рдкреНрд░рддреАрдХ рдЭрд╛рд▓реЗ. рддреБрдордЪрдВ рд╡ рдорд╛рдЭрдВ рдзреНрдпреЗрдп рдПрдХрд╛рдЪ рдЕрд╕рд▓реНрдпрд╛рдЪреА рднрд╛рд╡рдирд╛ рдорд╛рдЭреНрдпрд╛ рддреБрд░реБрдВрдЧрд╡рд╛рд╕рд╛рдирдВ рдкрдХреНрдХреА рдЭрд╛рд▓реА. рд╕рд╛рд░рд╛ рджреЗрд╢рд╛рдЪрдВ рдЬреЗрд╡реНрд╣рд╛ рдПрдХ рддреБрд░реБрдВрдЧ рдЭрд╛рд▓рд╛ рдЖрд╣реЗ рддреЗрд╡реНрд╣рд╛ рдореА рдХреБрдард▓рд╛ рддреБрд░реБрдВрдЧ рдирд┐рд╡рдбрд▓рд╛ рдЕрд╕рддрд╛? рдЧрдЬрд╛рдЖрдбрдЪрд╛ рдХрд┐ рдЧрд╛рдЬрд╛рдмрд╛рд╣реЗрд░рдЪрд╛?"

Goph Janivanncha

Author: Vrushali Magdum
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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.

Prabodh Katha

Author: Arvind Vaidya
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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.

Jidnyasa

Author: Compilation
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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.

Lekicha Janmabhovati

Author: Ravindra R.P
Publication: Granthali
Language: Marathi

рдорд╣рд╛рд░рд╛рд╖реНрдЯреНрд░ рд╣реЗ рдЧрд░реНрднрд▓рд┐рдВрдЧрдЪрд┐рдХрд┐рддреНрд╕рд╛рд╡рд┐рд░реЛрдзреА рдХрд╛рдпрджрд╛ рдХрд░рдгрд╛рд░реЗ рдкрд╛рд╣рд┐рд▓реЗ рд░рд╛рдЬреНрдп. рдЖрддрд╛ рднрд╛рд░рдд рд╕рд░рдХрд╛рд░рдиреЗрд╣реА рдпрд╛рдмрджреНрджрд▓рдЪрд╛ рдХрд╛рдпрджрд╛ рдХреЗрд▓рд╛ рдЖрд╣реЗ. рдорд╛рддреНрд░ рд╕рдорд╛рдЬрд╛рдЪреА рдорд╛рдирд╕рд┐рдХрддрд╛ рдмрджрд▓рдд рдирд╛рд╣реА рддреЛрдкрд░реНрдпрдВрдд рдХрд╛рдпрджреЗ рдкреБрд╕реНрддрдХрд╛рддрдЪ рд░рд╛рд╣рддрд╛рдд. рд╣рд╛ рдкреНрд░рд╢реНрди рдкреБрдиреНрд╣рд╛ рдПрдХрджрд╛ рд▓реЛрдХрд╛рдВрдкрд░реНрдпрдВрдд рдиреЗрдгреНрдпрд╛рд╕рд╛рдареА рд╣рд╛ рдкреБрд╕реНрддрдХ рдкреНрд░рдкрдВрдЪ.

Krutadnyata

Author: SMS activists
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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
Language: Marathi

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

Author: Compiled Articles
Publication: Granthali
Language: Marathi

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
Language: Marathi

Ek Aarsa тАУ Striyaan sathi

Author: Dr. Nandini Diwan
Publication: Stree Mukti Sanghatana
Language: Marathi

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