By Brijendra Dubey
Among Uttar Pradesh’s pioneering farmers who attempted to cultivate dragon fruit for better incomes is Vandana Singh from Mirzapur district. She has not only raised her standard of living but is also training other women in cultivating dragon fruit and earning profits. Details here.
Among Uttar Pradesh’s pioneering farmers who attempted to cultivate dragon fruit for better incomes is Vandana Singh from Mirzapur district. She has not only raised her standard of living but is also training other women in cultivating dragon fruit and earning profits. Details here.
By Brijendra Dubey
The hill village in Mirzapur, which had recently been provided with piped water supply and tap connections, is back to using water from tankers. Within days of inauguration of its water supply project, the pipeline was damaged, and there are issues regarding power supply and diesel availability.
The hill village in Mirzapur, which had recently been provided with piped water supply and tap connections, is back to using water from tankers. Within days of inauguration of its water supply project, the pipeline was damaged, and there are issues regarding power supply and diesel availability.
By Brijendra Dubey
Whether it's the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi, or the monuments devoted to political leaders in Lucknow, it is hard to ignore Mirzapur's contribution to the coveted pink sandstone. But the real cost is borne by the district's villagers who suffer diseases including tuberculosis, due to stone mining that has turned the region into a toxic dust bowl. A ground report.
Whether it's the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi, or the monuments devoted to political leaders in Lucknow, it is hard to ignore Mirzapur's contribution to the coveted pink sandstone. But the real cost is borne by the district's villagers who suffer diseases including tuberculosis, due to stone mining that has turned the region into a toxic dust bowl. A ground report.
By Gaon Connection
The central and eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh have registered below-average rainfall this monsoon season. Farmers in Mirzapur, the worst affected district, are reeling under drought-like conditions and praying it will rain so that they can sow their paddy.
The central and eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh have registered below-average rainfall this monsoon season. Farmers in Mirzapur, the worst affected district, are reeling under drought-like conditions and praying it will rain so that they can sow their paddy.
By Brijendra Dubey
The central and eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh have registered below-average rainfall this monsoon season. Farmers in Mirzapur, the worst affected district, are reeling under drought-like conditions and praying it will rain so that they can sow their paddy.
The central and eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh have registered below-average rainfall this monsoon season. Farmers in Mirzapur, the worst affected district, are reeling under drought-like conditions and praying it will rain so that they can sow their paddy.
By Brijendra Dubey
Carpet weaving on handlooms is fraying at the edges for the Julaha community of weavers of Jasowar Pahadi in Mirzapur district, who are unable to make ends meet anymore.
Carpet weaving on handlooms is fraying at the edges for the Julaha community of weavers of Jasowar Pahadi in Mirzapur district, who are unable to make ends meet anymore.
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By Brijendra Dubey
Hilly terrain, hard to extract groundwater and failed schemes make life miserable for the 3,000 odd villagers of Lahuria Deh village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Each of them gets just 15 litres of water a day to drink, cook and wash. Women suffer the most. A ground report as part of Gaon Connection's Paani Yatra.
Hilly terrain, hard to extract groundwater and failed schemes make life miserable for the 3,000 odd villagers of Lahuria Deh village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Each of them gets just 15 litres of water a day to drink, cook and wash. Women suffer the most. A ground report as part of Gaon Connection's Paani Yatra.
By Brijendra Dubey
A ground report that was part of Gaon Connection’s Paani Yatra series last summer was a catalyst that helped bring piped water to Lahuria Deh village located on a hilltop in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh.
A ground report that was part of Gaon Connection’s Paani Yatra series last summer was a catalyst that helped bring piped water to Lahuria Deh village located on a hilltop in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh.
By Brijendra Dubey
There is a lack of awareness about the importance of education in the tribal dominated Kakrad village in Uttar Pradesh, but a headmaster there has brought about smart changes in the teaching methods that have reduced absenteeism and transformed the learning environment.
There is a lack of awareness about the importance of education in the tribal dominated Kakrad village in Uttar Pradesh, but a headmaster there has brought about smart changes in the teaching methods that have reduced absenteeism and transformed the learning environment.