The Raan Bhaji festival celebrates indigenous, wild edible plants used in local cuisine, highlighting the ancient diet of human civilisations. Wild Edible Plants (WEPs) thrive independently, predating modern agriculture. WEPs are integral to the sustenance of traditional and indigenous food methodologies, particularly within rural and
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In this context, the ‘Pashu Sakhis’ programme trains local women to become Community Animal Care Service Providers (CASP). These Pashu Sakhis offer essential livestock care and guidance, empowering rural women and improving animal health.
Kanta Golayit always harboured a deep-seated desire to cultivate her own land and reap a bountiful harvest. Despite the vast land she owned, the yield was dishearteningly meagre. With acute water scarcity and inadequate irrigation facilities
Shivmangal Singh, a hardworking man of 38, knew the contours of struggle and perseverance intimately. As a resident of the remote Mudijhariya village in Koriya district of Chhattisgarh, he bore the weight of providing for a family of six. Alongside his eldest son, Shivmangal shouldered the responsibility
Menstruation is a natural process that marks the transition from adolescence to womanhood, and it plays a vital role in women’s reproductive health. Did you know that on average, women spend about five years of their lives menstruating? Taking care of
Nestled in the backyards of homes, kitchen gardens—often known as backyard gardens—serve as intimate, small-scale havens for growing an enchanting array of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and occasionally even flowers. With a focus on
India, predominantly an agricultural nation, is currently facing a significant challenge in ensuring food security for its ever-growing population. With agriculture accounting for about 70% of the country’s water consumption, efficient water
India, with a population of 1.4 billion, has long been concerned with ensuring food security. Despite recent economic growth, the country continues to face challenges in eradicating hunger. Maharashtra, one of India’s largest states in terms of area and
The Raan Bhaji festival celebrates indigenous, wild edible plants used in local cuisine, highlighting the ancient diet of human civilisations. Wild Edible Plants (WEPs) thrive independently, predating modern agriculture. WEPs are integral to the sustenance of traditional and indigenous food methodologies, particularly within rural and
In this context, the ‘Pashu Sakhis’ programme trains local women to become Community Animal Care Service Providers (CASP). These Pashu Sakhis offer essential livestock care and guidance, empowering rural women and improving animal health.
Kanta Golayit always harboured a deep-seated desire to cultivate her own land and reap a bountiful harvest. Despite the vast land she owned, the yield was dishearteningly meagre. With acute water scarcity and inadequate irrigation facilities
Shivmangal Singh, a hardworking man of 38, knew the contours of struggle and perseverance intimately. As a resident of the remote Mudijhariya village in Koriya district of Chhattisgarh, he bore the weight of providing for a family of six. Alongside his eldest son, Shivmangal shouldered the responsibility
Menstruation is a natural process that marks the transition from adolescence to womanhood, and it plays a vital role in women’s reproductive health. Did you know that on average, women spend about five years of their lives menstruating? Taking care of
Nestled in the backyards of homes, kitchen gardens—often known as backyard gardens—serve as intimate, small-scale havens for growing an enchanting array of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and occasionally even flowers. With a focus on
India, predominantly an agricultural nation, is currently facing a significant challenge in ensuring food security for its ever-growing population. With agriculture accounting for about 70% of the country’s water consumption, efficient water
India, with a population of 1.4 billion, has long been concerned with ensuring food security. Despite recent economic growth, the country continues to face challenges in eradicating hunger. Maharashtra, one of India’s largest states in terms of area and
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वैज्ञानिक बकरीशेड और WOTR के प्रशिक्षण ने सुमन सिंह की जिंदगी बदल दी। उनके दृढ़ संकल्प ने संघर्ष को आजीविका के एक टिकाऊ ग्रामीण स्रोत में बदल दिया।
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रामगढ़ में एक सिंचाई संरचना ने कैसे पहली बार रबी की फसल दी और किसान फुलसाई पांडू को उसकी ज़मीन वापस लौटाई
A reflection on the sustainability of food and climate programs in the social sector
Ecolinguistics reminds us that language is not neutral; it shapes how we understand and engage with the world.
डायवर्जन आधारित सिंचाई ने रामगढ़ में सालभर पानी, दोहरी खेती, फसल विविधता और किसानों की आय बढ़ाने वाली सामूहिक पहल को संभव बनाया।
A visual journey into how rural Maharashtra is coping with intensifying summer heat and climate change.