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At the Jaipur Railway Station, Manju Devi stands apart from others in her fraternity, holding the distinction of being the first woman coolie (porter) of North Western Railway, a profession that is considered a male bastion. Devi has taken on the demanding task of hauling luggage for passengers after acquiring her deceased husband Mahadev’s porter license no. 15. The sole breadwinner for her three children, Manju’s efforts were recognised by the President earlier this year, with her inclusion among 112 women achievers felicitated for setting a milestone in their respective fields.