The Lockdown Story: The road to hell and back
The Lockdown Story: The road to hell and back

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Exactly two years back, on March 25, 2020, the nationwide lockdown came into force. Millions of migrant workers from rural India were stranded in cities without a place to stay, and with no food nor other means. Hundreds of thousands of them walked back home. Two years on, Gaon Connection caught up with these migrant workers and found their wounds haven't healed and their scars run deep.

Exactly two years back, on March 25, 2020, the nationwide lockdown came into force. Millions of migrant workers from rural India were stranded in cities without a place to stay, and with no food nor other means. Hundreds of thousands of them walked back home. Two years on, Gaon Connection caught up with these migrant workers and found their wounds haven't healed and their scars run deep.

Creating a Scene in School
Creating a Scene in School

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

A primary school teacher in Jaunpur believes movie-making can bring teachers, students and their parents closer. Along with primary teachers from other schools, and some students and parents, he made a film called Sir Ji that already has 100k views.

A primary school teacher in Jaunpur believes movie-making can bring teachers, students and their parents closer. Along with primary teachers from other schools, and some students and parents, he made a film called Sir Ji that already has 100k views.

Who is responsible for carcasses of cows and buffaloes?
Who is responsible for carcasses of cows and buffaloes?

By Diti Bajpai

Stray carcasses with a foul odor is a major issue breathing down our neck. They are carrier of several diseases. It's shameful on the part of their owners as well as authorities to leave these animals to rot, especially after milking them

Stray carcasses with a foul odor is a major issue breathing down our neck. They are carrier of several diseases. It's shameful on the part of their owners as well as authorities to leave these animals to rot, especially after milking them

12yo Chimki was married off last year. She is one of the 226 million child brides in India
12yo Chimki was married off last year. She is one of the 226 million child brides in India

By Shivani Gupta

India is home to the highest numbers of child brides in the world. Of these, 36 million child brides, such as 12-year-old Chimki, are from the state of Uttar Pradesh alone. Despite stringent laws, and promises of women empowerment, young girls continue to be pushed into child marriage. And the pandemic is making matters worse. A ground report from Shravasti district — home to the most child brides in UP.

India is home to the highest numbers of child brides in the world. Of these, 36 million child brides, such as 12-year-old Chimki, are from the state of Uttar Pradesh alone. Despite stringent laws, and promises of women empowerment, young girls continue to be pushed into child marriage. And the pandemic is making matters worse. A ground report from Shravasti district — home to the most child brides in UP.

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