Report
June 4, 2026
El Nino is a climate pattern that occurs in the Pacific Ocean. El Nino is characterized by the warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific, which can have significant impacts on weather patterns around the world.
May 21, 2026
Access to assured irrigation and diversified livelihood opportunities plays a critical role in enabling full-time farming, improving farmer incomes, and building sustainable rural livelihoods. In Chhattisgarh, over 40 lakh households depend primarily on agriculture and farm-based labour for their income.
May 13, 2026
Forests are often spoken about through maps, statistics, and species lists; measured in hectares, cover percentages, and biodiversity indices. Yet for communities who live alongside them, forests remain far more complex and, in many ways, mysterious.
January 31, 2026
Forests are often spoken about through maps, statistics, and species lists; measured in hectares, cover percentages, and biodiversity indices. Yet for communities who live alongside them, forests remain far more complex and, in many ways, mysterious.
January 22, 2026
When I first arrived in Torpa block of Khunti district, Jharkhand in June 2017, I was inducted into PRADAN as a Development Apprentice (DA), at the very start of my career. I had completed my Master’s in Sociology from Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, and this role came through a campus placement.
October 13, 2022
Every year, August 9 is commemorated as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The day is celebrated to recognize the inheritance of the indigenous communities, the impact of colonialism on them, and acknowledge the culture and contributions of these communities.
June 9, 2022
Conducting a study on the status of Adivasis has brought to the fore several ground realities, opening up the scope for discussion, dialogue and analyses among those who aspire for inclusive development on matters concerning the Adivasis
January 8, 2022
Rather than depending on mega projects that will bring water to the villages, it is far more beneficial is it to have multiple, small water-conservation structures dotting the villages, ensuring not just its perennial source but also generating alternative crop and livelihood options, as experienced in the villages of Chhattisgarh
December 10, 2021
The Sustainable Food Systems project aims to address food and nutrition security alongside gender equality in the poorest regions of India and seeks to increase dialogue around diet and health and share knowledge. One way to enable communities to reclaim traditional knowledge about diet and health is through curriculum development.
December 1, 2021
Persuading the women farmers to set aside some land for creating water harvesting structures seemed a Herculean challenge initially; however, when they saw the numerous benefits and ways to increase their household income, they became crusaders espousing the project and encouraging others to follow suit!