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 6, 2011
Sebak Jana May 6, 2011
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Helping villagers create a sustainable small scale irrigation structure in the form of a happa has wide ranging and long term benefits on their lives and livelihoods.
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 9, 2011
Rahul Kumar April 9, 2011
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Well-developed mutual aid and support groups of poor people can be the building blocks of large-scale social mobilization, leading to a change in the selfbelief and identity of an entire community of people.
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 17, 2011
Dinabandhu Karmakar March 17, 2011
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Choosing the appropriate methodology for livelihoods enhancement, while keeping the targets and the desired impact in mind requires considerable thought and is often determined by the beliefs and assumptions of the intervening organization.
March 12, 2011
Mitali March 12, 2011
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Every failure provides opportunities for learning and growth and can be stepping stone for development professionals endeavouring to bring about a change in the field
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.