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Environment and Ecology
Baigas of central India battle for their forest rights
The Baiga adivasis of central India have mobilised to reclaim their rights over forests they have traditionally used.
Environment and Ecology
Beeja Vidyapeeth – Seed conservation initiative in Uttarakhand
A historical description of the Navdanya Seed Conservation Farm and University in Dehradun
Knowledge and Media
The new jungle drums
A unique cell phone-based networking system in Chhattisgarh helps Adivasi Gonds share local news and air grievances.
Knowledge and Media
Mobile Vaani – Community Radio in Jharkhand
Nearly 100,000 villagers in the remotest hamlets of Jharkhand connect every day to Jharkhand Mobile Vaani, a unique voice-based social platform where they can discuss issues regarding health, unemployment and education without fear and be reasonably confident of receiving a reply from the concerned authorities
Knowledge and Media
The unlikely radio stars of an Indian village
A forerunner of local community radio, it is the sole people’s broadcast initiative in Manipur. It offers news that the local community needs, and connects it to the rest of the country and state. They now hear the news from all sides
Learning and Education
School Without Walls, Syamantak, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Syamantak’s "School without walls" is a center for experiential learning at Dhamapur village in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India. Inspired by Dr.Srinath Kalbag, a scientist turned educationist, we formulated a residential commune of students. A process of organic learning run by the students for the students.
Health and Hygiene
Healing a Tradition
A low-tech online network connects traditional healers and patients in Bhopal
Energy
Energy (R)evolution: Sustainable energy outlook for India
The second edition of India Energy [R]evolution in 2012 provides a practical pathway for India to secure its energy particularly electricity supply to achieve its long-term ambitious economic growth
Environment and Ecology
Enabling youth towards saving ‘development’-induced destruction.
A programme titled 'Pahar aur Hum: Rethinking Development in the Himalayas' concluded in Himachal Pradesh where 16 youth from western Himalayan states quietly learnt lessons on environmental issues for six days.