Coming from a Naxal infested area in Maharashtra, Prajakta was well aware of the infamy that her hometown had earned. But that is not all there is to Gadchiroli.
With a keen interest in learning about the process of beekeeping, the organisation found its guide at the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in Thane.
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.