Panchayati Raj
Community Forest Rights & The Pandemic: Gram Sabhas Lead the Way!

Empowerment of villagers to govern and manage local natural resources can sustain economies!

Reimagining Wellbeing: Villages opening spaces for Self-Governance

resisting mining ... and moving towards social, political, economic and ecological transformation

How development excludes Adivasi peoples

Spaces need to be created for inter-generational learning for young Adivasi peoples, where adults in the community can impart local knowledge

Restoring tank irrigation can strengthen rural climate resilience

A comprehensive water policy that includes tank irrigation, groundwater and canal irrigation, is needed.

Organic theatre, conceptualised by SN Sudheer, is breaking new ground in Kerala

To empower the farmers and stakeholders in the panchayat, make them aware of the importance of protecting their water bodies and environment.

Glimpses of Kachchh Vikalp Sangam

The sixth Vikalp Sangam gathering was organised at Bhuj by local groups and individuals ...

Towards radical democracy in India

Representatives' obligations would include highly constrained ‘delegated’ responsibility whereby they are subject to clear mandates given by the delegators or electorate rather than attaining independent power, they can be recalled and must report back, among other responsibilities.

Kerala’s Nursery For Future Women Politicians

Kudumbashree has metamorphosed into a nursery for women political leaders is clear. In 2010, almost 5,500 members won the local self government polls.

Dayamani Barla: a tribal’s tale of struggle and why she can’t stop

The Munda tribal's life and mission, which reflects courage, inspiration, a continuing struggle and hope for a better future, in her own words.