India Fellow

Chattisgarh's tribal communities, with limited job and economic opportunities, saw a significant chance when an organisation offered to train tribal women in starting a mushroom cultivation business. Jayashiree Elango explores further.

Across the country, livestock and beasts of burden are one of the top 3 income sources for families – after farming and manual labour.

Bhumika works closely with self help groups. She talks about the story of success that she has encountered with Sami Devi.

The quest to make India open-defecation-free continues. An organisation is contributing to the drive by offering a unique and sustainable solution in Rajasthan’s villages — EcoSan toilets.

Sometimes, determination and perseverance can help even the most unexpected people script truly fairy-tale stories. Alston talks about how Vijay Kumar Chauhan, a Class V dropout, grew to today teach and coach hundreds of students, inspiring all of them with his courage and never-say-die attitude.

The inhumane and degrading profession of “manual scavenging” is still a reality for many Indians. India Fellow Aishwarya talks about how one such manual scavenger decided to quit the profession for a better life, and inspire others in the process.

Access to information and proper training can make a difference in life-and-death situations, especially in cases like pregnancy and childbirth. India Fellow Dyuti writes about such a case where knowledge helped a young mother save the lives of herself and her newborn.

Beekeeping, apart from helping improve crop produce and sustainability, can also provide a viable source of income for many in rural India. India Fellow Simant talks about how the practice has helped a high-school dropout rediscover his purpose in life, thanks to proper training and guidance.