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Even More Starkly, We See How Liberal Democracies are Unjust
In these seven decades, we should have worked towards building power at village level, so that villagers are the local key decision-makers.
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Plastic ban in J&K opens door for revival of wicker crafts
“If the government takes a firm decision that the ban on plastic, will be strictly implemented, our craft can give rise to an important industry..."
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महिलांनी शेत-जमिनीवर अधिकार मिळवण्याचा एक यशस्वी प्रयत्न (Marathi)
जमिनीवरील हक्क मिळविणे, त्यावर आधारित उपजीविकेचे पर्याय निर्माण करणे आणि त्यासंबंधी निर्णयप्रक्रियेत सहभाग वाढविणे ह्यासाठी 'माविम'चा महिलांना आधार
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In Kutch, Women Are Weaving a New Future for Themselves
New energy and perspective seen in designs and products, are transforming the already flourishing Vanaat.
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Jal Sahelis quench the thirst of parched villages in Bundelkhand
Jal Sahelis across 200 villages in U.P., M.P. are reviving water harvesting structures and traditional water bodies through community participation.
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Maha gramsabha: A Unique Initiative In Central India
Apart from resistance against mining and implementation of forest rights, what other activities are taking place at the MGS level?
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Weaving Transformations
In weaving carpets on a handloom is constant thought, innovation, passion, satisfaction, and dedication going into it, as well as freedom, ...
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TEDx Talk on Vikalp Sangam
An environmentalist inspires us to think and plan for the future, to focus on the positives, on the solutions, for a better life. He inspires us to dream.
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Turmeric team led by Saioo of Meghalaya
She has pushed for policy advocacy, implementation of schemes and marketing of Lakadong turmeric.