Kalpana Saroj Overcomes Early Hardships to Build Rs 100 Crore Business Empire

Kalpana Saroj, born into a Dalit family in 1961, faced early hardships including child marriage at 12, domestic abuse, and social stigma. After surviving a suicide attempt at 16, she rebuilt her life in Mumbai, starting with low-paying jobs before reviving Kamani Tubes. Today, she leads a business empire worth over Rs 100 crore and has received the Padma Shri, exemplifying resilience amid adversity and discrimination.