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India, Bus Karo. Five steps to revive bus transport in India amid the coronavirus crisis
It is estimated that in 2020, bus transport in India – the lifeline of the country — will lose around Rs 1.5 lakh crore due to the ongoing COVID crisis. Here are five steps to revive the bus transportation
Amit Bhatt
The coronavirus pandemic has further marginalised people with disabilities, mental illness
Despite governments having taken drastic steps, people with disabilities have been excluded as the advocacy hasn’t factored in the inability of people who are immobile or living with mental illnesses
Srilakshmi Bellamkonda
School dropouts in rural areas are already high. Post-lockdown, they may go up further
The condition of schools operating in rural areas is deplorable. Rural schools stand nowhere in comparison to the urban schools in terms of facilities, technology, and quality of teachers
Gaurav Girija Shukla
A day in the life of a woman entrepreneur who is empowering many by making masks at home
Running a business is hard, but running a business during the lockdown is even harder. Roopali Pavnikar, a woman entrepreneur from Pune, Maharashtra, shows us how it is done
Roopali Pavnikar
Tracking the aftermath of a disaster is the real story which many are not interested in
Two cyclones hit the country recently. The fury of the cyclones is an old story. But the story of the disaster continues in a different form even if the cameras are not there to capture it
Patralekha Chatterjee
A day in the life of a community health worker in rural Rajasthan – the silent Corona Warriors
Ever since the outbreak of the pandemic, these community health workers are taking on new roles — dispelling myths and allaying fears that come with the lockdown
Sajju Meena
These panchayat ward members have been the most vigilant Corona Warriors
A day in the life of a panchayat ward member: In rural Bihar, elected ward members are going beyond the call of duty in keeping their village COVID-free and ensuring the well-being of the communities
Hashma Khatun
Is North Bihar prepared for the overlapping challenge of COVID-19 and the annual floods?
North Bihar, the most flood-prone area in the country, is notorious for floods that happen almost every year. But, this year, it may be a double whammy as floods will have to be managed amid the ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic. There is a need to develop mechanisms to lessen the flood vulnerabilities by focusing on the first two phases of the floods — pre-floods and during the floods
Eklavya Prasad
To fortify milk, or not to fortify … the debate goes on
When dairies remove fat in order to produce toned or double-toned milk — which is what most poorer households consume — it leads to their depletion. Fortification helps top up the lost micronutrients
Tarun Shridhar
Once the lockdown ends, what’s in store for the agriculture sector in India? An analysis
Agricultural sector is projected to see a significant reduction in supply, demand, and value. This will lower farmer household incomes. Here’s how we can safeguard our farmers through this