May 7, 2016
Pandit Arjun May 7, 2016
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Reflecting remarkable tenacity and courage through many adversities, Shanti’s life is a powerful and hope-inspiring journey from helplessness and dependence to belief in the
collective, empowerment and leadership
March 6, 2016
Santosh Kumar March 6, 2016
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Recognizing the strength of collectives, PRADAN works with SHG members to encourage women to step out of their homes and work for a shared and common purpose of identifying and resolving village issues, thereby leading to development as also to an increase in individual confidence and standing in their villages
January 6, 2016
Shachi Seth January 6, 2016
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Realizing that economic upliftment does not necessarily bring about equality in society and that true equality could come about only when patriarchy and subordination of women are questioned and countered, PRADAN is working to create awareness through its Gender Approach, to bring about a change in the mindsets of the people regarding gender roles
January 2, 2016
Sibin Varghese January 2, 2016
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Moving from the policies of a welfare state to the participatory processes of MGNREGA and other poverty alleviation programmes has inspired greater ownership and a more vibrant involvement of the poor and the marginalized in the development of their own villages
May 3, 2015
Ashok Sircar May 3, 2015
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Sensitizing community, building capacity and awareness, advocating for better laws and systems, influencing formulation of laws and implementing HSAA are some of the concrete ways forward in helping tribal women access their right to land and, subsequently, other entitlements
May 1, 2015
Sohini Paul May 1, 2015
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One of the reasons for the economic, social and political subordination of women in India is their lack of effective rights in property, especially land. Having rights over land is necessary for more equal gender relations, both within and outside the household. The situation is worse for single women—those who are abandoned, deserted, separated, divorced, unmarried or widowed.
March 29, 2015
Rakesh Singh March 29, 2015
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Working in one of the most backward regions of the country, guiding farmers to build resources and infrastructure, using the latest technological advances to help farmers, PRADAN, in partnership with local NGOs, is supporting the transformation of barren lands into fertile fields as well as infusing confidence in farmers about self sufficiency
January 2, 2015
Aziza Humayun Halim January 2, 2015
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Holding their ground firmly, despite political pressure to withdraw from the political arena, the women of Samnapur block, Dindori district, set an example by fielding, supporting and canvassing for their representative in the local elections because they know that having a position in the government will help them realize their dreams for a better tomorrow
November 2, 2014
Subodh Kumar Verma November 2, 2014
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Moving from ignorance and non-participation to active involvement in planning and implementing, the women in Kesla are determined to develop their villages, conscious not only of their rights and entitlements but also of their roles and responsibility in developing their villages
July 6, 2014
Pandit Arjun July 6, 2014
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Describing the sustainable agriculture practices being promoted by the Balaghat team, this article captures the processes employed for promoting sustainable agriculture with more than 3,500 farmers, the challenges faced and the major insights gained