May 22, 2010
Sameer Kumar May 22, 2010
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Moving from participatory approaches to family based livelihoods planning is an attempt to make development interventions more meaningful and significant by taking into account the aspirations and problems of each individual and increasing ownership.
May 14, 2010
Varun Sharma May 14, 2010
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developing a mango orchard in a hitherto barren tract of land with the landless households of jharia kocha in gopalpura proves to be not only a revenue generating model but also a rights-based initiative.
May 1, 2010
Madhabananda Ray May 1, 2010
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Recognizing the potential of tasar as an income generating and sustainable occupation for the tribals who live in and around forested areas, Pradan’s focus includes promoting scientific practices in ensuring disease free layings and providing backward and forward linkages for the activity.
March 6, 2010
Sudip Ghosh March 6, 2010
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Introducing the 5% model and constructing happas in the drought-prone, arid uplands and midlands of molian panchayat in Bankura district has transformed barren tracts into verdant and productive lands, thereby benefiting and empowering the resource-poor occupants of the area.
March 3, 2010
Sibaji Adak March 3, 2010
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Utilizing the provisions under MGNREGA to generate wages and, more important, create assets such as farm ponds that will support their agriculture, the villagers of hirbandh and adjoining areas have been able to fight abject poverty, make informed choices and take charge of their own activities.
February 11, 2010
Hemendra Kumar Pratihari February 11, 2010
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True empowerment is not something that can be foisted from outside, nor is it charity that is to be bestowed on the poor; true empowerment comes when knowledge and practices that have been assimilated by communities over centuries are encouraged, supported and given the opportunity and space to blossom. The sooner a development professional understands this, the more meaningful will be his/her contribution.
February 6, 2010
Pandit Arjun February 6, 2010
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Drawing inspiration from farmers, who have been successful in using organic farming methods to improve yields significantly, the small farmers of Balaghat are steadily replacing the use of chemicals for paddy and vegetable cultivation with Jeevamrita and other organic products, thereby ensuring greater productivity and enriching soil fertility.
February 5, 2010
Shivaji N. Choudhary February 5, 2010
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Chickpea cultivation, which has huge potential in India, is as yet underutilized and undervalued. Planned interventions will go a long way in motivating the small landowners to cultivate chickpea, both as a viable crop and for its nutritive value.
January 6, 2010
Workshop Report January 6, 2010
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Bringing together the different stakeholders—facilitating agencies, practitioners, scientists and senior government officials—on a common platform, the workshop discussed several aspects, including the achievements, concerns and ways ahead, of SRI in India.