Women leading poultry, livestock farming in rural Jharkhand
Poultry and livestock farming are a major source of income for those in rural Jharkhand, especially women, who are largely in charge of the industry. As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) battered farming practices, PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action), a voluntary organisation involved in the promotion of livelihoods for poor rural families, stepped in to help.
The 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has turned life upside down for most; Take Arjuni village in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar-Bhatpara district: Farming has taken a hit and villagers have now taken to collecting mahua flowers.