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World Social Forum: Rethinking and Redefining Development Itself
Bioregionalism means regaining social and environmental well-being by redrawing the boundaries of governance, especially at the lowest village and township levels.
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Teaching Them Young: This Not-For-Profit Organization In Delhi Offers ‘Farm-Based’ Learning For Children
Integrating farming and composting with the existing learning method, at the school level, to provide a productive and work-based pedagogical approach to children.
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Songs of Resistance: Aarey
Resisting powerful forces, their music and activism persist, challenging mainstream development narratives and advocating for environmental justice and Adivasi rights.
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How Punam’s journey into entrepreneurship was bolstered by the Margshala Fellowship
How businesses can be community-centric, environmentally sensitive and thrive with the right support systems in place
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Traditional House Restoration in Ladakh
This short video highlights the importance of using local and sustainable methods and materials for construction.
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A manifesto for justice
People’s movements and civil society organizations have to continue promoting changes through advocacy for policy shifts and ground action by and with communities.
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India’s agriculture at crossroads amidst environmental caution and technological innovation
The GM Mustard dilemma represents a delicate balance between agricultural innovation and environmental caution.
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Interlinking of rivers could flood India’s freshwater with invasive fish
Scientists are urging for careful assessments and policy changes amidst global concern about invasive species and their effects on freshwater ecosystems.
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A Standoff- Shepherding and the Van Panchayats of Uttarakhand
The story of Khushal and Beena Nitwal, who are right-holders of the Shankhadhura Van Panchayat in Munsiari highlights two seemingly opposing perspectives.