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A pumpkin for the doctor
In the small Ayurvedic clinic of Dr. Suvinay Damle in Kudal, Pumpkins, Coconuts and Gourds jostle for space with bottled medicinal concoctions. The farm produce is what Damle gets as his consultation fee.
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Tara Books: The Worker-owned Co-operative Publisher
Tara books has always been a worker-owned cooperative of artists, writers, and designers. Young bookmaking artisans are trained here, and nurtured to develop a livelihood that not only supports their families but also preserves their tradition and culture.
Economics and Technologies
LOCOST: bringing medicines within the common man’s reach
Medicines make up 50-60% of healthcare costs in India, and they are unaffordable for most. About 2 lakh people fall below the poverty line every year due to one health shock, and the biggest expense here usually turns out to be medicine. LOCOST is a collective effort initiative of like-minded people, many of whom were doctors practicing community medicine in remote rural areas.