August 9, 2013
Kuntalika Kumbhakar August 9, 2013
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Inspiring and instilling change in the centuries-old habits of villagers by slowly and steadily introducing the women of the SHGs in Purulia to sanitation and hygiene practices is both challenging and rewarding
August 4, 2013
Samir Dan August 4, 2013
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Focusing on the pivotal role that safe drinking water and sanitation play in the progress of the people in any location, this article discusses the use of sanitary toilets in the context of the Joint Monitoring Programme Report (2012) for Water Supply and Sanitation
July 7, 2013
Tapas Kumar Datta July 7, 2013
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Recognizing the importance of sanitation and its criticality in determining the success and failure of the livelihood projects, PRADAN is keen on modelling best practices in the Drinking Water and Sanitation sector that can be replicated by others such as partner NGOs and state governments. This article is a study of the PRADAN experience.
July 7, 2013
Ashisa Kumar Rath July 7, 2013
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Bringing about transformation in behaviour and lifestyle requires constantly engaging with the community, generating a demand for the creation of structures for water and sanitation from the villagers themselves by helping them understand the link between lack of hygiene and economic loss, and handholding villagers through the planning and construction processes
July 6, 2013
Chandan Sengupta July 6, 2013
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Prioritizing the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation to its people sets a country on the path to achieving standards of human development indices such as reduced crude death rate, increased life expectancy at the time of birth, low infant mortality rate and low maternal mortality rate
July 5, 2013
Avijit Mallik July 5, 2013
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Working to gain the full-hearted support and active participation of the villagers in the building of individual toilets within the premises of their homes is a step in the path of social transformation
June 5, 2013
Chandan Sarma June 5, 2013
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Exploring the possibilities of introducing and implementing organic practices in several villages has resulted in better yield, higher income and an exponential increase in the confidence of women engaged in organic farming, raising hopes for greater economic stability as well as gender equality
June 3, 2013
K.S. Gopal June 3, 2013
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Underlining the fragile plight and future of the tribal people of the country, the article advises that the tribal community, its welfare and growth be included in the planning and implementation of development activities, schemes and projects
May 2, 2013
Ranvijay Kumar May 2, 2013
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Defying the jati panchayat’s decision was momentous for the women of DMMS, who, through their SHGs, are realizing the power of collective action in shattering age-old domination structures and in moving from passive acceptance to quiet assertion of their rights
May 1, 2013
Ashok Kumar May 1, 2013
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Breaking the prevailing cycles of low production, a few small farmers are becoming prosperous by transiting to a state of high returns; they are driven by a passion to grow by working on their existing lands, keeping themselves updated on the latest developments in the agricultural sector and choosing their crops with great farsightedness and perseverance.