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.
April 1, 2013
Amit Kumar April 1, 2013
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Presenting facts, experiences and lessons of a study conducted to assess the engagement of states in the SRI programme in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha and the role played by various stakeholders including the government, CSOs and farmers
March 2, 2013
Soumik Banerjee March 2, 2013
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Assessing and documenting the experiences of various organizations and farmers with regard to on-site yield performance of IPVs under SRI, this study, commissioned by NCS, identifies specific areas for future action in research and policy on the subject.
March 1, 2013
March 1, 2013
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A summary of the deliberations on SRI among various stakeholders, organized by the NCS, highlighting the importance of engaging the scientific community in proving the rigour and robustness of SRI as a method of crop management.
February 7, 2013
Souparno Chatterjee February 7, 2013
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A comparative study between the Brazilian Bolsa Familia experience and the possibilities that the Indian scenario may offer as the direct Cash Transfer scheme embarks in the country
February 6, 2013
Pandit Arjun February 6, 2013
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The journey of Lata Markam of the sub-primitive Baiga tribe and her fight against abject poverty to survive with honour and dignity, her economic and social challenges and her hope for a secure tomorrow…
February 2, 2013
Pradyut Bhattacharjee February 2, 2013
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Exploring whether the benefits of the cash transfer scheme reach the real beneficiaries— the poorest of the poor—this article discusses the challenges facing the government’s latest scheme for poverty alleviation