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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
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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.
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Consumer Complaints through Community Radio in Mewat, Haryana
Mewat in Haryana got India's first community radio based consumer helpline. The listeners can call the radio's helpline number and leave a message, talk to a radio reporter or even come on live with their complaint. Over five lakh people will be able to take advantage of the helpline.
Politics
India’s move to e-governance exposes ancient flaws
At present, IT is reinforcing more than attacking inequality: men are benefiting more than women; the rich are benefiting more than the poor. The challenge is to create the conditions for reversing the polarities