Netting winners at Khel Gaon in Rajasthan
Netting winners at Khel Gaon in Rajasthan

By Amarpal Singh Verma

For four decades, a volleyball coach has trained hundreds of players in Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan, who have won medals both nationally and internationally. Coach Basant Singh Mann’s ancestral village Silwala Khurd is known as Khel Gaon.

For four decades, a volleyball coach has trained hundreds of players in Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan, who have won medals both nationally and internationally. Coach Basant Singh Mann’s ancestral village Silwala Khurd is known as Khel Gaon.

“There is a drug addict in almost every home, some as young as 12”
“There is a drug addict in almost every home, some as young as 12”

By Parul Kulshreshta

Drug abuse is assuming frightening proportions in Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan and the worst hit are the rural youth, whose addiction is tearing apart families and sending crime in the villages and small towns skyrocketing. There are no significant drug-rehabilitation centres in the district to help the victims, complain activists. A ground report.

Drug abuse is assuming frightening proportions in Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan and the worst hit are the rural youth, whose addiction is tearing apart families and sending crime in the villages and small towns skyrocketing. There are no significant drug-rehabilitation centres in the district to help the victims, complain activists. A ground report.

Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district
Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district

By Amarpal Singh Verma

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district
Rajasthan: From being laughed at, an organic farmer is spearheading a ‘poison-free’ movement in his district

By Gaon Connection

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

In his 20 years journey of chemical-free farming, Bhagwan Singh Khudi has inspired a number of farmers in Hanumangarh district to shun chemical pesticides and fertilisers. These farmers have set up their own FPO and sell their products under the brand name Haqeeqat.

When he is not growing millets and wheat, farmer Trilokchand Mandan sculpts masterpieces in wood
When he is not growing millets and wheat, farmer Trilokchand Mandan sculpts masterpieces in wood

By Amarpal Singh Verma

A farmer from Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan has made a name for himself and his village with his wooden sculptures that he handcrafts using only non-mechanised tools.

A farmer from Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan has made a name for himself and his village with his wooden sculptures that he handcrafts using only non-mechanised tools.

Rajasthan: Identical Twins Team Up To Help Students Learn Sports and Art
Rajasthan: Identical Twins Team Up To Help Students Learn Sports and Art

By Amarpal Singh Verma

Two brothers who are identical twins not only teach kids about the importance of physical fitness and strength but also ensure that their proteges have the sensitivity to appreciate and practise art.

Two brothers who are identical twins not only teach kids about the importance of physical fitness and strength but also ensure that their proteges have the sensitivity to appreciate and practise art.

मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को लेकर हजारों ग्रामीणों को जागरूक करने वाले राजस्थान के एक प्रिंसिपल से मिलिए
मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को लेकर हजारों ग्रामीणों को जागरूक करने वाले राजस्थान के एक प्रिंसिपल से मिलिए

By Amarpal Singh Verma

महावीर गोस्वामी राजस्थान के एक छोटे से कस्बे में एक निजी स्कूल के प्रिंसिपल हैं. उनका काम सिर्फ बच्चों को पढ़ाना और शिक्षा की अलख जगाना नहीं है. उन्होंने राजस्थान के साथ-साथ हरियाणा और पंजाब के ग्रामीणों के बीच मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को लेकर जागरूकता फैलाने वाले अभियान की बागडोर भी संभाली हुई है।

महावीर गोस्वामी राजस्थान के एक छोटे से कस्बे में एक निजी स्कूल के प्रिंसिपल हैं. उनका काम सिर्फ बच्चों को पढ़ाना और शिक्षा की अलख जगाना नहीं है. उन्होंने राजस्थान के साथ-साथ हरियाणा और पंजाब के ग्रामीणों के बीच मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को लेकर जागरूकता फैलाने वाले अभियान की बागडोर भी संभाली हुई है।

Cold wave in Rajasthan: 40% mustard crop lost to ground frost, complain farmers
Cold wave in Rajasthan: 40% mustard crop lost to ground frost, complain farmers

By Parul Kulshreshta

Several districts in Rajasthan are in the grip of a severe cold wave. According to IMD, this is the first time since January 3, 2014, that the temperature has dipped to minus 2.7 degree Celsius. Mustard crop is badly damaged and several other crops have suffered losses too.

Several districts in Rajasthan are in the grip of a severe cold wave. According to IMD, this is the first time since January 3, 2014, that the temperature has dipped to minus 2.7 degree Celsius. Mustard crop is badly damaged and several other crops have suffered losses too.

A principal in rural Rajasthan teams up with a psychiatrist in Singapore to spread awareness on mental health
A principal in rural Rajasthan teams up with a psychiatrist in Singapore to spread awareness on mental health

By Amarpal Singh Verma

The principal of a private school in a small town in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan, is not only working for the cause of education, but is also a leading participant in a movement to spread awareness about mental health awareness amongst rural inhabitants in Rajasthan as well as Haryana and Punjab.

The principal of a private school in a small town in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan, is not only working for the cause of education, but is also a leading participant in a movement to spread awareness about mental health awareness amongst rural inhabitants in Rajasthan as well as Haryana and Punjab.

A special educator gives children with intellectual disabilities a sporting chance to win accolades
A special educator gives children with intellectual disabilities a sporting chance to win accolades

By Amarpal Singh Verma

Dhananjay Kumar has worked tirelessly in villages of Rajasthan to make sure the children with limitations in cognitive functioning and skills win a place in the sun in sporting events in both national and international arenas.

Dhananjay Kumar has worked tirelessly in villages of Rajasthan to make sure the children with limitations in cognitive functioning and skills win a place in the sun in sporting events in both national and international arenas.

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