Stree Mukti Sanghatana is founded. The Cultural Troupe begins with songs and SMS publishes its first two books and over the years 25 books have been written on women’s issues as well as various CDs and poster exhibitions are published.

SMS performs its first play ‘Ha Prashnach Chukicha Aahe’ written by Rajeev Kalelkar. 1980: SMS participated in Anti dowry and anti rape campaigns to change the laws

SMS flagship play ‘Mulagi Zali Ho’ was launched and since then over 3000 performances were held in for millions of viewers through large scale awareness campaigns in all districts of Maharashtra and through broadcasting and telecasting of the plays.

Tour – Stree-Purush Samanta Yatra of Kokan region namely Chiplun, Dapoli, Deorukh, Kudal, Kankavli, Sawantwadi, Malvan, Deogadh, Rajapur and Ratnagiri

The first Child Care Center – Aamche Ghar is launched. Seven crèches are now operated taking care of 25 children at each center. Launching of Adult Literacy campaign in slums of Chembur.