May 6, 2011
Shivaji N. Choudhary May 6, 2011
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With its increasing demand, its high nutritious value and ability to grow in drought conditions, the chickpea provides a viable and sustainable option for farmers in rain-fed areas.
May 2, 2011
May 2, 2011
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Highlighting the recent developments in the mango sub-sector, the workshop identified the opportunities for enhancing the potential of this promising source of livelihood for farmers with small holdings in eastern India.
April 16, 2011
Sunil Kumar Singh April 16, 2011
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Favourable agro-climatic conditions, high market demand and proper crop management practices have led to the rapid growth of the tomato sector with various tomato clusters springing up in Jharkhand and the crop being grown all through the year
April 2, 2011
Gretchen Phillips April 2, 2011
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Exploring the questions that are typically addressed in a Value Chain Study and the approaches to conduct such a study, the article dwells on how these studies can be used to inform the engagement of livelihood practitioners.
March 3, 2011
Rajesh March 3, 2011
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Known for its soil erosion during heavy rainfall, the infertile lands of Dhaka and Diggal Pahadi have been converted into green fields through tasar plantations and other agricultural interventions, ensuring food and financial security for the villagers.
February 8, 2011
Sukanta Sarkar February 8, 2011
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With detailed planning of the processes of implementation of MNREGA, and collaboration among the people, the gram panchayat and PRADAN, the villagers are witnessing changes on different fronts—from an increase in assets and in knowledge about agricultural practices to enhanced production, leading to financial and food security.
February 5, 2011
Neeraj Kushwah February 5, 2011
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Creating a community of women through SHGs within a larger community proves immensely beneficial to the poorest of the poor; they find alternative livelihoods and are free of the persecution of moneylenders.
February 3, 2011
Manu Sinha February 3, 2011
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Commissioned by PRADAN to understand the impact of the sericulture programme on primary producers at different levels of the value chain and the value chain itself, this study covered primary producers from five districts (Banka, Godda, Dumka, Saraikela and Bhagalpur) of Bihar and Jharkhand and the key stakeholders from various government and non-government organizations. In this extract, the focus is on the impact on primary producers.
January 2, 2011
Binju Abraham January 2, 2011
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Aiming for the prosperity of the family, the Kudumbasree project, led by women, seeks to address the basic needs of less privileged women, thereby providing them a dignified life and a better future.
January 1, 2011
Rajib L. Pathak January 1, 2011
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Intervening to build entrepreneurship among the women of Barmer engaged in textile crafts, Udyogini moves from direct implementation to a facilitating role.