Women in Odisha’s Keonjhar use paper waste to make papier-mache craft, achieve self-reliance
Women in Odisha’s Keonjhar use paper waste to make papier-mache craft, achieve self-reliance

By Ashis Senapati

Around 70 women in Odisha’s Keonjhar district are keeping the ancient papier-mache craft alive by utilising paper waste. These collective efforts have also resulted in these women eking out their livelihoods as the products they make are highly marketable.

Around 70 women in Odisha’s Keonjhar district are keeping the ancient papier-mache craft alive by utilising paper waste. These collective efforts have also resulted in these women eking out their livelihoods as the products they make are highly marketable.

A teacher in Kashmir creates a wealth of memories and learning from waste
A teacher in Kashmir creates a wealth of memories and learning from waste

By Sadaf Shabir

Along with making craft out of waste, to entertain and teach her students, Roohi Sultana, a national award-winning art and craft teacher in a government school in Srinagar has won appreciation of parents as her method of teaching requires minimal expenditure and offers maximum fun.

Along with making craft out of waste, to entertain and teach her students, Roohi Sultana, a national award-winning art and craft teacher in a government school in Srinagar has won appreciation of parents as her method of teaching requires minimal expenditure and offers maximum fun.

Mahua flowers are not just of cultural significance to tribal communities but also the fulcrum of their economy
Mahua flowers are not just of cultural significance to tribal communities but also the fulcrum of their economy

By Arun Singh

The mood is festive in large tracts of forests and lands central India as adivasi communities gather the mahua flowers, that not just spread their heady fragrance but also smiles as a bountiful harvest means prosperity to the tribal people who depend on the flower for their livelihoods and their wellness. A Gaon Connection ground report from the villages of Madhya Pradesh.

The mood is festive in large tracts of forests and lands central India as adivasi communities gather the mahua flowers, that not just spread their heady fragrance but also smiles as a bountiful harvest means prosperity to the tribal people who depend on the flower for their livelihoods and their wellness. A Gaon Connection ground report from the villages of Madhya Pradesh.

A School Safety Programme is Using Ballads to Sensitise Students in Jammu & Kashmir
A School Safety Programme is Using Ballads to Sensitise Students in Jammu & Kashmir

By Gaon Connection

ELFA International, a non-profit, is working with hundreds of government schools in the Union Territory and educating and training students in school safety, disaster management, mental health, and gender based violence.

ELFA International, a non-profit, is working with hundreds of government schools in the Union Territory and educating and training students in school safety, disaster management, mental health, and gender based violence.

A School Safety Programme is Using Ballads to Sensitise Students in Jammu & Kashmir
A School Safety Programme is Using Ballads to Sensitise Students in Jammu & Kashmir

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

ELFA International, a non-profit, is working with hundreds of government schools in the Union Territory and educating and training students in school safety, disaster management, mental health, and gender based violence.

ELFA International, a non-profit, is working with hundreds of government schools in the Union Territory and educating and training students in school safety, disaster management, mental health, and gender based violence.

Livelihood experts recommend 'graduation approach' to eradicate poverty in India
Livelihood experts recommend 'graduation approach' to eradicate poverty in India

By Jyotsna Richhariya

As many as 80 experts on rural governance and poverty alleviation assembled for a summit in the national capital prior to the 75th anniversary of India's freedom. The experts discussed measures needed to eradicate poverty in India before the country's 100th Independence Day. Here are the major takeaways from the event.

As many as 80 experts on rural governance and poverty alleviation assembled for a summit in the national capital prior to the 75th anniversary of India's freedom. The experts discussed measures needed to eradicate poverty in India before the country's 100th Independence Day. Here are the major takeaways from the event.

Not-so-sweet news for muskmelon fans this summer
Not-so-sweet news for muskmelon fans this summer

By Gaon Connection

Uttar Pradesh grows about 40 per cent of muskmelons in the country. However, this year, heavy rainfall and hail storms in May have wreaked havoc on the crop. A ground report from Unnao district.

Uttar Pradesh grows about 40 per cent of muskmelons in the country. However, this year, heavy rainfall and hail storms in May have wreaked havoc on the crop. A ground report from Unnao district.

Growing Their Own Food At School In Nagaland
Growing Their Own Food At School In Nagaland

By Sayantani Deb

The students of a government middle school, in Kohima, Nagaland, under the aegis of their teacher, grow their own vegetables for mid-day meals; learn to make pickles and products out of waste.

The students of a government middle school, in Kohima, Nagaland, under the aegis of their teacher, grow their own vegetables for mid-day meals; learn to make pickles and products out of waste.

Infusing Colour into Bengal’s Fading Patachitra Artform
Infusing Colour into Bengal’s Fading Patachitra Artform

By Gaon Connection

Patachitra artists in Bharatpur village in West Bengal get a fillip as Sanghita Mitra, who quit her job with a software company, is working with them for over a decade to keep Bengal’s ancient artform alive.

Patachitra artists in Bharatpur village in West Bengal get a fillip as Sanghita Mitra, who quit her job with a software company, is working with them for over a decade to keep Bengal’s ancient artform alive.

Infusing Colour into Bengal’s Fading Patachitra Artform
Infusing Colour into Bengal’s Fading Patachitra Artform

By Madhu Sudan Chatterjee

Patachitra artists in Bharatpur village in West Bengal get a fillip as Sanghita Mitra, who quit her job with a software company, is working with them for over a decade to keep Bengal’s ancient artform alive.

Patachitra artists in Bharatpur village in West Bengal get a fillip as Sanghita Mitra, who quit her job with a software company, is working with them for over a decade to keep Bengal’s ancient artform alive.

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