Nityananda Dhal

December 4, 2018

Sustainable Integrated Farming: A Scalable Model for Small and Marginal Farmers

Conceptualizing and grounding a development model appropriate to the diverse needs and priorities of different sections of the community, and, at the same time conserving the eco-system of the local livelihoods is a challenge of a very high order.
July 3, 2015

Savings: A Neglected Need of the Poor

Recognizing the importance of inculcating the habit of saving, and experimenting with a simple and effective way of doing so within SHGs and the individual homes seems to have struck a chord of resonance in the village women, who are now beginning to exercise autonomy and choice in how much and where they want to save
March 29, 2015

PRADAN NSO and OLM: Rolling Out the SRI Programme

Engaging closely for the first time with the government to roll out the System of Rice Intensification programme in Odisha, despite some misgivings and apprehensions, has been very encouraging and valuable, both in terms of visible results in the field and in the learning process
June 6, 2014

Mass Vaccination Programme: Preventing Deadly Diseases in Small Livestock in Keonjhar

Establishing sustainable private-public delivery systems for basic vaccination of BYP and small ruminants is bringing about change in Keonjhar, combating deadly diseases that wipe out the stock on a regular basis thereby offering hope to the landless poor
January 2, 2010

Forest Rights Act 2006: Providing Land to the Landless in Orissa

Reaching out to the tribals in the remote areas of Orissa, Pradan is participating in the process of implementation of FRA 2006, which seeks to legitimize the use of forest land for habitation, cultivation and livelihood purposes by tribals, who have been present in the area for generations.