A Common Facility Centre (CFC) is a shared physical space for a group of...
A Job Still Not Worth Its Salt
Life hasn’t changed much for small-scale salt pan workers known as Agariyas in...
मासूम ख़्वाहिशें, अनोखी बंदिशें और घटते आंकड़े
कम्युनिटी सेंटर पर रहना यानी आसपास स्थित समुदायों के सभी खुले-छुपे और छुपाए...
Going Back To The Good Old Times
"अरे, उन दिनों में हम ज्वार, बाजरा और माल की ही खेती करते थे, और जंगल में बाकी...
गुमनाम बिरहोर समुदाय
हम किताबों में, कहानियों में, कुछ जगह घूम कर या लोगों से सुन कर आदिवासी समाज...
The Struggles Of Sheep Shearing In Gujarat
Winter is here and it comes with warm sweaters, shawls and rajais. Sheep wool,...
Chhath Puja In Bihar: A Celebration Of Four Days
What is Chhath Puja? Chhath Puja is an yearly four daylong celebration. It is...
Suman Meravi: Mudghusri’s Self Made Woman
Here is the story of Suman Meravi, a young woman from a Mudghusri village of...
There Are No Roads But There Is An Ante Natal Care Camp
Organization: Swasthya Swaraj SocietyPlace: Kalahandi, OdishaType of Terrain: Rugged, hilly, mountainousQuestion: Why is Swasthya Swaraj conducting medical outreach camps here? The organization conducts medical outreach camps to bring healthcare services closer to...
Pulling The Maheshwari Threads Together
As I walk through the narrow lanes of Maheshwar, a symphony of sounds fills the air. It is the rhythmic beating of the heart and soul of this historic town. The sound of cotton and silk threads meticulously woven into exquisite Maheshwari sarees. These sarees embody...
समुदायों को स्वावलम्बी बनाती प्लास्टिक बुनाई
मैं इस साल मई में खमीर आया जो कि कच्छ के कारीगरों के साथ काम करने वाली एक संस्था है। जब से यहां आया हूँ तब से लोगों की जीविका, उनके काम करने के अंदाज़, उनके काम को प्रभावित करने वाले कारक और उनके समुदाय के अन्य लोगों को समझने की कोशिश कर रहा हूँ। अभी हाल ही में, में...
Chronicles From The First Month In Bhuj
There's a well-known quote by Thomas Hardy, "Happiness is an occasional episode in the general drama of pain." Why not reverse this saying, especially on the tougher days? As I type out my first blog after a meal of poha and chai, I look out of the only window in my...
From Dacoity To Prosperity In Karauli, Rajasthan
Ever heard of Phoolan Devi, the famous daaku (bandit) from the Chambal region? Maybe you've seen a movie or heard stories about her adventures. But have you ever wondered why dacoity was so common in places like Chambal and nearby areas? Today I'm taking you on a...
Who Are The Baigas?
My India Fellow journey got more purposeful when I reached Chhattisgarh after completing the initial three-week training. Chhattisgarh is one of the most beautiful places on Earth where ancient heritage and vibrant culture meets breathtaking landscapes. Its cross...
Learnings From A Craft Mela In Kutch
Experiential Learning is something that we have all heard of. Same is the case with activity based education. 'Learning by doing' is a common phrase we use as well. Craft based education however is something that can be a little confusing. "It is great for children to...
A Bus Journey From Source To Destination
In the area where I work, families often migrate seasonally for labor. They move from their home state, the 'source', to other states, the 'destination'. Kushalgarh, the town I reside in, lies in the southernmost part of Rajasthan, India. Many of its inhabitants...
Amplifying Community Voices: Inclusive Radio Programming
In this digital age, media plays a vital role in shaping our society. Ensuring that multiple voices are heard and represented, especially those of marginalized communities, is crucial. Radio, with its wide reach and accessibility, has the potential to be a powerful...
Water: From Scarcity To Abundance
"Come, come, sit under the tree. Yes, it's scorching hot anyways. Shall I make tea for you? Or would you prefer milk? You can have either, just don't ask for water because we don't have it." I was with Malu Baba and his wife in their house. Upon hearing this, I...
Rural Banks And The Blame Game
"The worst service I've ever got..." Those were my words as an unsatisfied customer at my bank's home branch in Kerala four years ago. Little did I know that in my role today, I would be closely interacting with bank officials and customers. I'm working with migrant...
A Thousand Thoughts Of Ravi, A Rural Boy
A fictional retelling based on true events
जानकी अम्मा – एक विश्वास और उम्मीद
जन स्वास्थ्य सहयोग (JSS) छत्तीसगढ़ के बिलासपुर जिले में एक छोटे से गाँव गनियारी में स्थित है. यह संस्था लोगों के स्वास्थ्य पर काम कर रही है, विशेष रूप से उन आदिवासी और पिछड़े लोगों के लिए, जो बिलासपुर और उसके आसपास के क्षेत्रों में रहते हैं और स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं से वंचित...
Obligated Resilience And Optimistic Illusion Of Climate Adaptation
Chronicles from a community's struggle of resilience, who have to keep adapting to shifting according to political and climatic uncertainties This climatic year have been bad for the Van Gujjar community as the migrating group went through the shift and faced...