March 12, 2010
Kandala Singh March 12, 2010
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Despite the conflict and power politics that come into play, there is tremendous scope for collective action through collaboration with the government, unions, people’s movements and gram sabhas to ensure effective implementation of NREGA
March 6, 2010
Sudip Ghosh March 6, 2010
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Introducing the 5% model and constructing happas in the drought-prone, arid uplands and midlands of molian panchayat in Bankura district has transformed barren tracts into verdant and productive lands, thereby benefiting and empowering the resource-poor occupants of the area.
March 3, 2010
Sibaji Adak March 3, 2010
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Utilizing the provisions under MGNREGA to generate wages and, more important, create assets such as farm ponds that will support their agriculture, the villagers of hirbandh and adjoining areas have been able to fight abject poverty, make informed choices and take charge of their own activities.
February 11, 2010
Hemendra Kumar Pratihari February 11, 2010
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True empowerment is not something that can be foisted from outside, nor is it charity that is to be bestowed on the poor; true empowerment comes when knowledge and practices that have been assimilated by communities over centuries are encouraged, supported and given the opportunity and space to blossom. The sooner a development professional understands this, the more meaningful will be his/her contribution.
February 10, 2010
Sahana Mishra February 10, 2010
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Government projects for the welfare of the poor do not reach the targeted beneficiaries because of a failure of the system, and the lack of transparency and integrity in the authorities. The poor are, yet again, the victims of these flawed schemes.
February 6, 2010
Pandit Arjun February 6, 2010
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Drawing inspiration from farmers, who have been successful in using organic farming methods to improve yields significantly, the small farmers of Balaghat are steadily replacing the use of chemicals for paddy and vegetable cultivation with Jeevamrita and other organic products, thereby ensuring greater productivity and enriching soil fertility.
February 5, 2010
Shivaji N. Choudhary February 5, 2010
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Chickpea cultivation, which has huge potential in India, is as yet underutilized and undervalued. Planned interventions will go a long way in motivating the small landowners to cultivate chickpea, both as a viable crop and for its nutritive value.
February 1, 2010
Dolagobinda Panda February 1, 2010
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Cutting across caste barriers, the sanitation and drinking water project brings together entire villages and helps the villagers realize their strength and potential when they work as one towards a common goal.
January 22, 2010
Seva Mandir January 22, 2010
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One man’s passion and commitment becomes a formidable movement, in which forests are protected and resources enriched…
January 6, 2010
Workshop Report January 6, 2010
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Bringing together the different stakeholders—facilitating agencies, practitioners, scientists and senior government officials—on a common platform, the workshop discussed several aspects, including the achievements, concerns and ways ahead, of SRI in India.