By Gaon Connection
In the drought prone Raichur district in Karnataka, farmers adopt an ancient pot-irrigation technique in which porous clay pots filled with water are buried in the field. As rainfall patterns become erratic due to climate change, this traditional scheme offers hope to farmers.
In the drought prone Raichur district in Karnataka, farmers adopt an ancient pot-irrigation technique in which porous clay pots filled with water are buried in the field. As rainfall patterns become erratic due to climate change, this traditional scheme offers hope to farmers.
By Laraib Fatima Warsi
In the drought prone Raichur district in Karnataka, farmers adopt an ancient pot-irrigation technique in which porous clay pots filled with water are buried in the field. As rainfall patterns become erratic due to climate change, this traditional scheme offers hope to farmers.
In the drought prone Raichur district in Karnataka, farmers adopt an ancient pot-irrigation technique in which porous clay pots filled with water are buried in the field. As rainfall patterns become erratic due to climate change, this traditional scheme offers hope to farmers.
By Deepanshu Mishra
Overall demand for stuff made from clay has taken a hit, but there are potters like Ramzan Khan who still get excited like a child in a candy shop when they mould dough-like clay into pots, piggy banks and chai kulhars
Overall demand for stuff made from clay has taken a hit, but there are potters like Ramzan Khan who still get excited like a child in a candy shop when they mould dough-like clay into pots, piggy banks and chai kulhars
By Ankit Kumar Singh
This school has constructed four water tanks of 1 lakh litres for the purpose of rainwater harvesting. Earlier, they had to call four water tankers every month for the school, which cost them Rs 1,500-1,600
This school has constructed four water tanks of 1 lakh litres for the purpose of rainwater harvesting. Earlier, they had to call four water tankers every month for the school, which cost them Rs 1,500-1,600
By Mudassir Kuloo
For centuries now, Kashmiri kangri tucked inside a phiran has helped people survive the biting cold winters of Kashmir. But kangri use is on a decline. A report from Okey, the kangri village of Kashmir.
For centuries now, Kashmiri kangri tucked inside a phiran has helped people survive the biting cold winters of Kashmir. But kangri use is on a decline. A report from Okey, the kangri village of Kashmir.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
By Pushpendra Singh
In Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, a science teacher, in his bid to raise awareness on environment protection, has formed a group of students who survey their locality and make an assessment about the possible measures that can be taken to improve the local ecology. Details here.
In Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, a science teacher, in his bid to raise awareness on environment protection, has formed a group of students who survey their locality and make an assessment about the possible measures that can be taken to improve the local ecology. Details here.
By Manoj Choudhary
Mage Porob, held between January and April, extends through several days. On the first day of Guri porob, homes are thoroughly cleaned with cow dung. This is followed by worshipping of cattle and insects, a dip in the river, feasting, bonfires and cultural performances.
Mage Porob, held between January and April, extends through several days. On the first day of Guri porob, homes are thoroughly cleaned with cow dung. This is followed by worshipping of cattle and insects, a dip in the river, feasting, bonfires and cultural performances.
By Ashis Senapati
Owing to the sheer abundance of its presence in Indian kitchens, the humble-looking bottle gourd is seldom taken seriously. However, the vegetable known for its bland gustatory appeal, is a vital source of livelihood for the tribal Tumba artists in Odisha. They make intricate decorative products by drying, carving and painting these vegetables.
Owing to the sheer abundance of its presence in Indian kitchens, the humble-looking bottle gourd is seldom taken seriously. However, the vegetable known for its bland gustatory appeal, is a vital source of livelihood for the tribal Tumba artists in Odisha. They make intricate decorative products by drying, carving and painting these vegetables.
By Manoj Choudhary
A group of rural women from Jharkhand run their catering business cooking tribal delicacies such as simjeel peetha, marhva laddu, hav chatni and rokoj to popularise their healthy cuisine and earn a living.
A group of rural women from Jharkhand run their catering business cooking tribal delicacies such as simjeel peetha, marhva laddu, hav chatni and rokoj to popularise their healthy cuisine and earn a living.