The lockdown has aggravated the hardships of people living in the drought-prone Bundelkhand region. While locals were already struggling, due to the lockdown, many people have migrated back to villages. However, most of them have managed to find work under the MGNREGA scheme. A ground report
India’s Under-17 team played in Turkey and Bhutan this year. After attending a camp in Goa, they came back home in March. For these girls, these two months have been about survival
Their earnings were never consistent. Once the lockdown ends, they won’t immediately start getting orders as people would prefer to save and not buy expensive Madhubani paintings
Sanitary pads are 90% plastic. Their decomposition takes 500-800 years. On the other hand, a woman can use one menstrual cup for 10 years. They are made of silicon, and hence are safe for disposal
From making masks and PPE kits to being frontline health workers, Bank Sakhis, Aanganwadi workers, police officers, women have taken charge on many fronts in Chhattisgarh
Many migrants have returned to the state due to the lockdown. Now, they have taken up the responsibility of reviving the traditional freshwater sources and springs in the region
Her father was corona-positive. The family kept running from pillar to post, but they didn’t get any help. This happened in Delhi
How are we going to design and support policy priorities and make informed decisions to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle? We have to understand vulnerabilities and build resilience and prepare ourselves to adapt to a rapidly-changing world
Most of the students studying agriculture are from poor backgrounds and have many responsibilities. The new changes may discourage many from studying to become agricultural scientists
For villagers living in many districts in Chhattisgarh the human-elephant conflict is a ‘jumbo’ problem. These conflicts result in the loss of property, crops and even loss of human lives