Rural India

While there are various organisations that assist communities and villages, it is essential to empower them to fight their own battles and find practices that remain sustainable.

Sudam Bhau Chavan, 65, has been practising the traditional art of Bahurupi for more than 40 years despite his modest income of less than Rs 6000 per month.

Fitted with state-of-the-art technology equipment, the vans appear to be the answer to the medical and technological disconnect between the Indian urban and rural.

Located in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district, the small village of Baghuwar has shown what a community can do when it comes together for a better tomorrow.

Spending a day at the dance academy in rural Uttar Pradesh that runs on sheer passion, tinged with rebellion and the drive of youth. Oh, and Michael Jackson.

From an impoverished homemaker to a successful farmer and trusted counselor for many women in the area, the story of Sangita Mhatre of Mande is an inspiring tale of how women in rural India can take charge of their destiny given the slightest of opportunities. Shreeya Bhagwat takes a closer look.

Restoration and effective management of village commons to the financial benefit of the community in Barkheda village of Madhya Pradesh has prompted 90 neighboring villages to adopt self-governance. Ishan Agrawal takes a closer look.

Some are so unique, they might almost sound like a place straight out of a fiction novel.

The youth of today has the potential to work together with government and private organizations and bring about a larger change.

Happy Horizons Trust is a non-profit organisation that works towards strengthening primary school education through the youth leadership development program in rural parts of Bihar.