Report

February 5, 2010

Chickpea: Synopsis of a Value Chain Study

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.
February 1, 2010

Water-cum-Sanitation Projects in Koderma : Learning through Exposure Visits

Cutting across caste barriers, the sanitation and drinking water project brings together entire villages and helps the villagers realize their strength and potential when they work as one towards a common goal.
January 6, 2010

System of Rice Intensification in Rainfed Areas

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.
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.