Livelihoods
Meet India’s first and only licensed fisherwoman, KC Rekha

India’s lone licensed deep sea fisher-woman has survived monstrous tides that toss around her flimsy 20-year-old vessel.

Environment and Ecology
Slow food festival held in Kotagiri

Tribal groups brought tubers, greens, millets and even milk from indigenous cattle that have been used by them for many generations.

Food and Water
System of Millet Intensification (SMI) – Farmers from Nuapada Felicitated by Member of Parliament

160 varieties of Paddy seeds, 20 varieties of Finger Millet and vegetable seeds were on display in different stalls at the seed fair.

Food and Water
Millet-based ready-to-cook foods launched

A community production centre set up by the Deccan Development Society introduces millets-based nutritious ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook foods.

Politics
The Newtons of Gadchiroli: tribals rise to power in local body polls

The battle these elected representatives are waging against indiscriminate mining, and for tribal rights ...

Politics
A theatre group in Bengaluru invited Narendra Modi to watch a play that protests GST

As part of a Tax Denial Satyagraha, the Graam Seva Sangh did not charge GST on the tickets.

Society, Culture and Peace
National Vikalp Sangam, Udaipur: Confluence of alternatives

The incredible mix of people made for exciting moments, some sharing of history of ... current initiatives, and earthy planning for the future.

Food and Water
Eco-Friendly, Low-Cost Farming the Way to Go for Sustainable Food Security

Most participating farmers said that the cost-effective INSAP technology had helped them regain the confidence to continue farming.

Livelihoods
Novel Initiative to help farmers’ families in distress

The cattle breed selected depends on the areas from where the beneficiaries hail from, to ensure better adaptability for the animals.