Bringing Harmony between Healthy Growing and Consuming
"Forests thrive on their own without chemicals or constant watering. On my farm, I've created a similar ecosystem. So, my team and I just do one thing: harvest the plants," says Yella Reddy
The architect leading restoration of Telangana’s historic stepwells
In Telangana, home to over 500 stepwells, Kalpana, along with her community works to build self-reliance by connecting to the water source and replenishing it.
How One Man’s Conviction Put Jibhi Valley on the World Tourism Map
Jibhi Valley's first homestay paves the way for eco-tourism showing that it's possible to build sustainable livelihoods without harming nature
Fish on their plate, money in their wallet
The low-cost eco-friendly aquaculture model reboots rural economies and reduces people’s vulnerability.
The Art of Getting by – COVID-19 and Self-reliance
How a spontaneous switch to a barter economy saved a little hamlet in the Sundarbans during lockdown
Banswara’s migrant tribal labourers are now proud organic farmers
Tribal farmers are now becoming torch bearers of organic cultivation in the state where the government is pushing for zero-budget farming to increase farmers’ income and restore soil health and fertility.
In Maharashtra’s Drought-Prone District, a ‘Goat Bank’ Is Making Women Financially Secure
"More than her capacity to pay back, we are looking for a long-term commitment to continue the project work,”
Top ecologist suggests 4 ways to minimise damage caused by cyclones
Locals should look for alternative plantations, which are native and more resistant to strong winds, but, at the same time, have financial value.
What can two imaginative minds create with Wild Grass and thorny tree?
Every plant, tree and even wild grass that seems useless, can enrich our lives, create livelihoods, replace store-bought plastic and be a source of pride.