The film ‘Jala’ showcases how villages in Odisha restored water, farming, livelihoods, resilience, community leadership, and renewed hope.
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Solar Lift Irrigation in this Chhattisgarh village improved rural livelihoods by enabling year-round farming and boosting farmer incomes.
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming how scientists monitor biodiversity and ecosystem health by detecting genetic traces left by organisms in their environment. It offers a non-invasive, efficient way to track species, study climate impacts, and support conservation efforts.
India’s growing water crisis, driven by rising demand, pollution and inefficient technologies, poses a serious threat to its development goals. Addressing this challenge requires a shift toward sustainable and circular water management practices. With the right mix of policy, technology, and community action.
The long standing balance between sparrows and humans is shifting
‘Neeranjali – A Film About Collective Action for the Commons’ showcases tribal communities restoring water, land, and livelihoods through collective action, sustainable practices, and resilience in Korba villages, Chhattisgarh.
The women of Bhendikanhar in Gadchiroli made a collective decision to improve the condition of the Kurma ghar (small huts where women stay during their menstrual cycles) in their village
Community well improves water access in Samlai, reducing hardship for women, supporting farming livelihoods, and bringing dignity, convenience, and renewed hope
A glimpse of the latest harvest season from Rajasthan, featuring freshly harvest wheat, mustard, and more from villages of Baran, Dungarpur etc.
The Village Development Committee in Kodgar, Chhattisgarh, empowers villagers through collective leadership, sustainable farming, water conservation, and livelihood initiatives driving inclusive rural development.
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A reflection on how science and technology can enable meaningful change in rural communities when adapted to local contexts and realities.
Understanding the gap between what weather forecasts predict and what people experience on the ground is essential for ensuring that weather information truly supports decisions in agriculture, livelihoods, and disaster preparedness
Why India Needs a Development Management Revolution
Agriculture is moving beyond just producing more food to ensuring it nourishes people. As hidden hunger rises, the focus is shifting from yield to nutrition.
The film ‘Jala’ showcases how villages in Odisha restored water, farming, livelihoods, resilience, community leadership, and renewed hope.
Solar Lift Irrigation in this Chhattisgarh village improved rural livelihoods by enabling year-round farming and boosting farmer incomes.
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming how scientists monitor biodiversity and ecosystem health by detecting genetic traces left by organisms in their environment. It offers a non-invasive, efficient way to track species, study climate impacts, and support conservation efforts.
India’s growing water crisis, driven by rising demand, pollution and inefficient technologies, poses a serious threat to its development goals. Addressing this challenge requires a shift toward sustainable and circular water management practices. With the right mix of policy, technology, and community action.