February 22, 2023

Post-Covid challenge for rural India: 12 crore migrants face ‘bleak’ future in cities

The SARS-CoV-2 virus has infected more than 5.1 million people out of which more than 330 thousand people died. Most of the countries are either under nation-wide or localised lockdown with more than half of the global population confined within their homes. Rest of the countries are also following many restrictive measures to avoid spreading of the virus.
February 22, 2023

Use of machaan for mixed cropping boosts farmers’ income

Smallholder farmers utilize space efficiently, growing creepers on machaan and shade-loving plants underneath. This mixed cropping with different growth period eliminates risk and improves farm income
February 22, 2023

Solar lift irrigation helps Gumla farmers move away from diesel pump sets

More than 200 farmers in three blocks of the Jharkhand district went the green way to reduce dependance on monsoon rains
February 22, 2023

A day in the life of: A district coordinator

With the lockdown extended, food supplies and livelihoods are emerging as key areas of concern in rural districts. Local administration and nonprofits are working together to help resolve some of these issues.
February 22, 2023

NREGA in the times of COVID-19

As migrant workers return to their villages, rural India’s dependence on NREGA is likely to increase. Here’s how it can effectively reduce rural distress.
February 22, 2023

Coping with Covid-19? Options before small, marginal farmers of rainfed regions

The global crisis due to Covid-19 has hit after reaching in western Europe. India’s response to curtail the spread of the disease was quite decisive. It announced a Janata curfew on the March 22, followed by a complete national lockdown from the midnight of March 24.
February 22, 2023

A key arsenal in rural India’s pandemic fight

With migrant labour back in their hometowns, gram panchayats can strengthen containment measures in the interiors
February 22, 2023

Non-profits extend helping hand to poor people during Covid-19 lockdown

With the imposition of the 21-day lockdown to prevent the deadly Coronavirus from spreading, rural masses, migrant labourers and daily wage earners are facing huge problems in accessing food.
February 22, 2023

Joining the battle against Covid-19

As corona virus 'travels' to rural areas, PRADAN ramps up its response by training tribals and marginalised women.
February 22, 2023

As corona virus ‘travels’ to rural areas, NGO begins training tribals, marginalised women

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared corona virus a pandemic. Originating from Wuhan in China, it has traversed the entire globe, almost, and claimed more than 16,000 lives already. That’s largely the urban population. In India, despite all the preparedness and war-like promptness to safeguard against the pandemic, several lives have been lost , and hundreds of individuals have tested positive.