Inside Beed’s Sugarcane Fields: Why Women Are Forced to Remove Their Uterus ft. Medha | Jist

Jist reporter Medha travels to Beed district in Maharashtra, where she meets women working in sugarcane fields under extremely harsh conditions. Beed is one of the key labour source districts in Maharashtra’s sugarcane industry. Out of nearly ten lakh sugarcane cutters in the state, a significant number come from Beed and most of them are women. These women continue to work through extreme physical strain, often without rest even during menstruation and pregnancy. Over time, many suffer from serious health complications which in several cases lead to hysterectomy surgeries where the uterus is removed. In this ground report, Medha speaks directly to women who have undergone such surgeries and are now unable to return to heavy physical labour. Their stories reveal the long-term health impact of this work and the lack of adequate medical and social support. Experts also weigh in on the issue and discuss possible systemic solutions and why this crisis continues to persist. This report highlights the intersection of labour, gender and health in rural India and raises urgent questions about dignity, safety and survival. Stay tuned to Jist for more ground reports that bring unheard voices to light. Awareness is the first step toward change. #Beed #Maharashtra #SugarcaneWorkers #WomenWorkers #RuralIndia #GroundReport #Jist #Medhareports #LabourRights #WomenHealth #Hysterectomy #AgricultureIndia #MigrationLabour #IndiaReport #RuralWomen #WorkplaceHealth #DocumentaryIndia