First woman farmer to cultivate dragon fruit in UP's Mirzapur ensures education to her kids, trains other women
First woman farmer to cultivate dragon fruit in UP's Mirzapur ensures education to her kids, trains other women

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.

Mirzapur, UP: Over Rs 10 crore spent on water supply scheme; Lahuriya Deh back to being a ‘tanker’ village
Mirzapur, UP: Over Rs 10 crore spent on water supply scheme; Lahuriya Deh back to being a ‘tanker’ village

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.

"Smoking one cigarette a day reduces lifespan by six years. We breathe in stone dust 24 hours a day"
"Smoking one cigarette a day reduces lifespan by six years. We breathe in stone dust 24 hours a day"

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.

Thirsty for more: Next to no rains in eastern UP, leave both paddy farms and cattle parched
Thirsty for more: Next to no rains in eastern UP, leave both paddy farms and cattle parched

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.

Thirsty for more: Next to no rains in eastern UP, leave both paddy farms and cattle parched
Thirsty for more: Next to no rains in eastern UP, leave both paddy farms and cattle parched

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.

‘I am paid Rs 14 for weaving two feet of carpet’
‘I am paid Rs 14 for weaving two feet of carpet’

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.

मिर्ज़ापुर में कामख्या एक्सप्रेस के जनरेटर में लगी आग
मिर्ज़ापुर में कामख्या एक्सप्रेस के जनरेटर में लगी आग

By गाँव कनेक्शन

For 20 years now, Lahuria Deh village has been dependent on water tankers; no one wants to wed their daughter here
For 20 years now, Lahuria Deh village has been dependent on water tankers; no one wants to wed their daughter here

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.

GC Impact: Pipe dreams come true; Lahuria Deh village receives piped water supply
GC Impact: Pipe dreams come true; Lahuria Deh village receives piped water supply

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.

Mirzapur: Smart Classes make education appealing to the first generation learners from tribal families
Mirzapur: Smart Classes make education appealing to the first generation learners from tribal families

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.

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