By गाँव कनेक्शन
News reports on COVID-19 vaccine for animals, measures to reduce the incidence of snakebite-related deaths and angry farmers destroying their vineyards were among the ten most read stories on Gaon Connection this year. Wondering what's more on the list? Read on.
News reports on COVID-19 vaccine for animals, measures to reduce the incidence of snakebite-related deaths and angry farmers destroying their vineyards were among the ten most read stories on Gaon Connection this year. Wondering what's more on the list? Read on.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The Annual Status of Education Report [ASER] 2022 was halted post 2018 due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and has been recently released on January 18, with findings showing an improving state education system in rural belts across India.
The Annual Status of Education Report [ASER] 2022 was halted post 2018 due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and has been recently released on January 18, with findings showing an improving state education system in rural belts across India.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
According to a reply to an RTI filed by an advocacy group, 96% of DTC buses will complete their 15 year service period within the next three years. Activists working for the group have called for a detailed timeline for procurement of new buses by the government. Details here.
According to a reply to an RTI filed by an advocacy group, 96% of DTC buses will complete their 15 year service period within the next three years. Activists working for the group have called for a detailed timeline for procurement of new buses by the government. Details here.
By Nidhi Jamwal
Thinking of it, while 2022 has been like any other year before it, it has also been like none other in so many ways. Gaon Connection celebrated its 10th anniversary on December 2, and renewed its vows to remain a committed chronicler of rural India. It also launched Gaon Radio, a national audio streaming platform which is one more step in the direction of empowering rural citizens.
Thinking of it, while 2022 has been like any other year before it, it has also been like none other in so many ways. Gaon Connection celebrated its 10th anniversary on December 2, and renewed its vows to remain a committed chronicler of rural India. It also launched Gaon Radio, a national audio streaming platform which is one more step in the direction of empowering rural citizens.
By Niroj Ranjan Misra
Between August 2022 and May 2023, Manjulata Maharana, an Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM), successfully assisted 105 women in Puri district give birth safely, in the absence of a doctor or a nurse. She received the National Florence Nightingale Award 2023 this June.
Between August 2022 and May 2023, Manjulata Maharana, an Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM), successfully assisted 105 women in Puri district give birth safely, in the absence of a doctor or a nurse. She received the National Florence Nightingale Award 2023 this June.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Sarhul, which means worshipping of the Sal tree, is the main festival of the tribal population of Jharkhand. The festival, which redefines worship of nature, is being celebrated with fanfare galore after a gap of two years due to COVID19. Details here.
Sarhul, which means worshipping of the Sal tree, is the main festival of the tribal population of Jharkhand. The festival, which redefines worship of nature, is being celebrated with fanfare galore after a gap of two years due to COVID19. Details here.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandviya has stated that while the total number of administered COVID19 vaccine dosage in India have surpassed 1,925 million, 80 per cent of teenagers aged 15-18 have received the first dose of the vaccine.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandviya has stated that while the total number of administered COVID19 vaccine dosage in India have surpassed 1,925 million, 80 per cent of teenagers aged 15-18 have received the first dose of the vaccine.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Moh-Mol is a pre-harvest festival celebrated by the Tangsa community of Changlang district. It is to seek blessings for a bumper harvest from the Goddess of Crops – Tunguja Chamja. They offer prayers called rom-rom and perform the Sapolo, a popular folk dance of the community.
Moh-Mol is a pre-harvest festival celebrated by the Tangsa community of Changlang district. It is to seek blessings for a bumper harvest from the Goddess of Crops – Tunguja Chamja. They offer prayers called rom-rom and perform the Sapolo, a popular folk dance of the community.
By Sarah Khan
India's wheat exports are at an all-time high due to the Ukraine-Russia war. Because of rising global demand, farmers in the country are getting higher prices for their wheat, which is mostly being sold in the open market. Wheat procurement by sarkari mandis is low. Also, the heatwave has led to a drop in wheat yields this year. Is there an impending wheat crisis in the country? Gaon Connection finds out.
India's wheat exports are at an all-time high due to the Ukraine-Russia war. Because of rising global demand, farmers in the country are getting higher prices for their wheat, which is mostly being sold in the open market. Wheat procurement by sarkari mandis is low. Also, the heatwave has led to a drop in wheat yields this year. Is there an impending wheat crisis in the country? Gaon Connection finds out.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Climate experts link the heat wave in India to climate change. They stress on the need for public cooling areas, uninterrupted electricity and access to safe drinking water, especially for the vulnerable groups during the extreme heat days. Details here.
Climate experts link the heat wave in India to climate change. They stress on the need for public cooling areas, uninterrupted electricity and access to safe drinking water, especially for the vulnerable groups during the extreme heat days. Details here.