Reservation of caste and gender has led to women and dalit village heads emerging across India. How far have they reached in gaining agency?
Gandhi Ka Charkha
Gandhi’s relationship with charkha (spinning wheel) was not just symbolic, It was deeply rooted in his idea of self-reliance
Exploring Balika Panchayat In Republic Of India
Gujarat is the first state to promote Balika Panchayat (of adolescent girls) for building political awareness and civic action amongst rural girls.
Kya Ab Humari Shaadi Ho Gayi Hai?
The ordeal of a village woman in trying to avail the benefits of a government scheme, which was rightfully hers.
What Is In A Name?
What happens when the state mandates its citizens to reveal their names?
Whom Does The Forest Belong To?
All about the game of resources and identities, understanding...
We Couldn’t Take Our Masks Off, We Couldn’t Drink Water
Picture from the archives of Setu Abhiyan - Urban team It is a cold December...
Who Are The Commons Really For?
Disclaimer: This blog is a translation of a case study written by the Urban...
A Model Sarpanch And Red Bindis
“Where do women and girls want to go and what do they want?” Until the day I...