There is a natural complementarity between research and action which means using non-violent, democratic means to bring about change.

For the women manual scavengers in Madhya Pradesh, a stitching centre is adding dignity back to their lives.

"We, the women of Balarampur, are determined not to let anybody touch our trees" says Chaturi Sahu of Balarampur village, Dhenkanal

“This coming together of organic farmers is expected to create a farming reform movement not only in Kerala but across India”

The event ‘Smart millets for a Smart Diwali’ showcased a few sweet dishes made with millets such as Foxtail Paisam, Korra Laddu, and Ragi Halwa.

The event comprised millets-cookery workshop, exhibition of a variety of millet products and millet cooking contest followed by a millet feast.

To strengthen the ability of farmers to be self-reliant with traditional technologies and better seeds.

The dairy cooperatives in Gujarat collect 10,000 litres of camel milk per week from the Kachchh district.

Being forest guides comes organically to the women as they have been born and bred in the same forest.