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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.

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.

Rural women add spice to their livelihoods
Rural women add spice to their livelihoods

By Virendra Singh

A year ago, a group of rural women in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, got together as a self-help group and started making turmeric, chilli and coriander masalas at home. Now, they are set to supply their masalas to nearly 400 schools for preparing the midday meals.

A year ago, a group of rural women in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, got together as a self-help group and started making turmeric, chilli and coriander masalas at home. Now, they are set to supply their masalas to nearly 400 schools for preparing the midday meals.

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.

There is a reason why people are dying in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
There is a reason why people are dying in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh

By Chandrakant Mishra

There are heaps of garbage everywhere, even near handpumps. The drains are open and full of filth. The health department hasn’t bothered to spray mosquito repellents in months

There are heaps of garbage everywhere, even near handpumps. The drains are open and full of filth. The health department hasn’t bothered to spray mosquito repellents in months

Malaria Rears its Head in Rural Uttar Pradesh; Deaths Due to ‘Fever’ Being Reported
Malaria Rears its Head in Rural Uttar Pradesh; Deaths Due to ‘Fever’ Being Reported

By Bidyut Majumdar

Heavy rainfall in September is being linked to a spike in fever cases in some districts of Uttar Pradesh. Test reports point towards malaria, a mosquito-borne disease. Villagers blame stagnant water pools and unclean drains. A ground report.

Heavy rainfall in September is being linked to a spike in fever cases in some districts of Uttar Pradesh. Test reports point towards malaria, a mosquito-borne disease. Villagers blame stagnant water pools and unclean drains. A ground report.

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.

UP: Potato prices crash; desperate farmers queue up for days to avail of cold storage units
UP: Potato prices crash; desperate farmers queue up for days to avail of cold storage units

By Virendra Singh

The anticipation of the harvest festival of Holi has failed to bring cheer to potato farmers in Uttar Pradesh. Low prices, lack of cold storage facilities, and rising temperatures have left them in the lurch.

The anticipation of the harvest festival of Holi has failed to bring cheer to potato farmers in Uttar Pradesh. Low prices, lack of cold storage facilities, and rising temperatures have left them in the lurch.

UP: Potato prices crash; desperate farmers queue up for days to avail of cold storage units
UP: Potato prices crash; desperate farmers queue up for days to avail of cold storage units

By Gaon Connection

The anticipation of the harvest festival of Holi has failed to bring cheer to potato farmers in Uttar Pradesh. Low prices, lack of cold storage facilities, and rising temperatures have left them in the lurch.

The anticipation of the harvest festival of Holi has failed to bring cheer to potato farmers in Uttar Pradesh. Low prices, lack of cold storage facilities, and rising temperatures have left them in the lurch.

UP: For Villagers Living Between Ghaghra River & Its Embankment, Displacement Continues To Be An Annual Affair
UP: For Villagers Living Between Ghaghra River & Its Embankment, Displacement Continues To Be An Annual Affair

By Virendra Singh

The Ghaghra which is the largest tributary of the Ganga river causes devastating floods in the terai regions of Uttar Pradesh. Not only are the farmlands inundated, but the floods also result in loss of habitation for thousands of rural residents. The worst affected are those who live on the lands between the river and the embankment. Gaon Connection takes stock of their struggle.

The Ghaghra which is the largest tributary of the Ganga river causes devastating floods in the terai regions of Uttar Pradesh. Not only are the farmlands inundated, but the floods also result in loss of habitation for thousands of rural residents. The worst affected are those who live on the lands between the river and the embankment. Gaon Connection takes stock of their struggle.

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