In a small town of a state, people believed in Traditions. The men work outside, and the women take care of the home. No one dared to question these roles.
And one fine day, Rutuja arrived. She was different. She loved books, science, and maths. Her ambition was to become an engineer. Her father and teacher did support this dream, but the people in the town didn’t. The people said, “Engineering is for boys, not girls. Girls learn to cook and get married.
When she went to school. Rutuja’s classmates even teased her. “Why do you even try? They asked. “Does anyone hire a female engineer?” But Rutuja was determined. She studied late nights, solved complex math, and also built a small solar-powered lamp for her home.
Then came the annual science fair. Rutuja wanted to showcase her talent. She beautifully designed an energy-efficient water pump that can help farmers in the village. But while submitting her project, the organizers said, “Only boys participate in this competition.”
Rutuja’s father stood by her side. “Talent has no gender,” he said firmly. After a long debate, they allowed Rutuja to present her project.
On the day of the fair, Rutuja stood nervously in front of a huge crowd. The judges examined her work. One of them was a renowned scientist who was impressed with her work. He said, “Who made this?”
“I did.” Rutuja replied confidently.
The Fair hall was silent. Suddenly, an applause disturbed. The scientist awarded Rutuja the first prize. Proving that gender is not the thing; it is talent that brings the best outcomes from ourselves.
After Rutuja’s victory, everything changed. Parents encouraged their daughters to get an education. The school also started allowing girls to participate in all competitions. And most importantly, Rutuja inspired others to dream big and beyond society’s limitations.
The Momma Clan 
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