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Uttar Pradesh: A few good men in Sitapur provide medical aid to stray animals
Uttar Pradesh: A few good men in Sitapur provide medical aid to stray animals

By Ramji Mishra

Twenty five good samaritans do all they can to help wounded stray animals in rural Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh. With no help from either the government or the village inhabitants, these volunteers use their own resources to provide medical aid to the injured animals. Details here.

Twenty five good samaritans do all they can to help wounded stray animals in rural Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh. With no help from either the government or the village inhabitants, these volunteers use their own resources to provide medical aid to the injured animals. Details here.

A Teacher is Empowering Girls Through the Bitiya Ki Bagiya Initiative
A Teacher is Empowering Girls Through the Bitiya Ki Bagiya Initiative

By Danish Iqbal

Abhishek Kumar Shukla allocates patches of land in his primary school in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, where girl students grow vegetables which are then used in the mid-day meals.

Abhishek Kumar Shukla allocates patches of land in his primary school in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, where girl students grow vegetables which are then used in the mid-day meals.

Rising heat, sinking groundwater and violent conflicts over irrigation in UP. A ground report
Rising heat, sinking groundwater and violent conflicts over irrigation in UP. A ground report

By Ramji Mishra

The canal irrigation network in Uttar Pradesh measures upto 74,660 kilometres and includes rajbaha (smaller canals) and drains. Still, almost 78% of irrigation needs are met by groundwater, the levels of which are fast dropping. Water conflicts around irrigation are getting violent and such clashes have left a farmer dead in the past week.

The canal irrigation network in Uttar Pradesh measures upto 74,660 kilometres and includes rajbaha (smaller canals) and drains. Still, almost 78% of irrigation needs are met by groundwater, the levels of which are fast dropping. Water conflicts around irrigation are getting violent and such clashes have left a farmer dead in the past week.

They won't just tie rakhis but also make them to support their livelihoods
They won't just tie rakhis but also make them to support their livelihoods

By Virendra Singh

From having to depend on their brothers and husbands for the expenses incurred in enjoying festivities, about 9,000 women in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district are now not only able to relish the festivities on their own expense but are also able to contribute to the household incomes.

From having to depend on their brothers and husbands for the expenses incurred in enjoying festivities, about 9,000 women in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district are now not only able to relish the festivities on their own expense but are also able to contribute to the household incomes.

Jharkhand: Farmers Left High and Dry as Kanchi River Canal in Dire Need of Repairs
Jharkhand: Farmers Left High and Dry as Kanchi River Canal in Dire Need of Repairs

By Manoj Choudhary

The 150 kilometre-long Kanchi River Canal Project that was meant to be a source of irrigation for more than 50,000 farmers in three districts of Jharkhand, has dried up in several places, is damaged severely and causing migration due to lack of water for cultivation. The state government has started the repair and maintenance works.

The 150 kilometre-long Kanchi River Canal Project that was meant to be a source of irrigation for more than 50,000 farmers in three districts of Jharkhand, has dried up in several places, is damaged severely and causing migration due to lack of water for cultivation. The state government has started the repair and maintenance works.

Heat Wave: UP CM Adityanath asks officials to ensure no power cuts; here’s what the rural residents say
Heat Wave: UP CM Adityanath asks officials to ensure no power cuts; here’s what the rural residents say

By गाँव कनेक्शन

In wake of the heatwave conditions prevailing in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the authorities to ensure that there were no unnecessary power cuts in the state. But what is the situation in the rural areas of UP, how long are the daily power outages? Gaon Connection spoke with villagers and many complained of daily power cuts of 7-8 hours.

In wake of the heatwave conditions prevailing in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the authorities to ensure that there were no unnecessary power cuts in the state. But what is the situation in the rural areas of UP, how long are the daily power outages? Gaon Connection spoke with villagers and many complained of daily power cuts of 7-8 hours.

Women in rural Unnao bring colour into their lives by making paints out of cow dung
Women in rural Unnao bring colour into their lives by making paints out of cow dung

By Sumit Yadav

A paint manufacturing workshop operated by 20 women in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh has so far sold 1,200 kilogrammes of paint made from cow dung. For the women the enterprise has raised their self esteem and given them economic independence.

A paint manufacturing workshop operated by 20 women in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh has so far sold 1,200 kilogrammes of paint made from cow dung. For the women the enterprise has raised their self esteem and given them economic independence.

Mentha farmers in Uttar Pradesh learn how to double their income
Mentha farmers in Uttar Pradesh learn how to double their income

By Shivani Gupta

In India, nearly 75% of menthol crop is cultivated in Uttar Pradesh. Farmers in Bahraich district adopt the SRI method of cultivation, which has led to an increase in the production of mentha and menthol oil. This has also empowered rural women.

In India, nearly 75% of menthol crop is cultivated in Uttar Pradesh. Farmers in Bahraich district adopt the SRI method of cultivation, which has led to an increase in the production of mentha and menthol oil. This has also empowered rural women.

Libraries of Opportunities in Bihar
Libraries of Opportunities in Bihar

By Rahul Jha

There are community libraries functioning in 45 blocks in small towns and villages in Bihar. Jeevika, an initiative of the state government to alleviate poverty and enhance the quality of life amongst the rural population, hopes to have libraries up and running in 100 blocks across 32 districts in the state.

There are community libraries functioning in 45 blocks in small towns and villages in Bihar. Jeevika, an initiative of the state government to alleviate poverty and enhance the quality of life amongst the rural population, hopes to have libraries up and running in 100 blocks across 32 districts in the state.

Odisha: Kadaknath poultry farming is raising incomes of tribal families in Kandhamal
Odisha: Kadaknath poultry farming is raising incomes of tribal families in Kandhamal

By Gaon Connection

Members of Kondh tribal community in 12 villages of Phulbani, Khajuripada and Phiringia blocks in Kandhamal are now rearing Kadaknath chicken, and selling eggs and birds for an additional income. The success of the project has led to a similar project being implemented in Jharsuguda.

Members of Kondh tribal community in 12 villages of Phulbani, Khajuripada and Phiringia blocks in Kandhamal are now rearing Kadaknath chicken, and selling eggs and birds for an additional income. The success of the project has led to a similar project being implemented in Jharsuguda.

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