covid-19 lockdown

Rhea and Raunaq Anand founded Flexnest, a ‘fit-tech’ startup that is creating smart connected fitness solutions for the Indian market to enable a well-equipped home workout regime.

Using scrap, farmer Nitin Ghule from Maharashtra built a mulching machine that saves time, money and even the labour involved. He has already received 100 orders for his innovation

A resident of the village shares that Parida not only undertook developmental work, but he also helped people who were in dire need of financial assistance.

Despite this number, there is still far to go before we have 100% coverage. Here’s what needs immediate attention.

“All I have felt since I have heard about them is that if every single person did whatever they could, we would have a wonderful and kind world for our children!”

“In situations like these, it’s important to help each other. We can truly overcome such adversity only as a community. By offering my services, I was being a responsible citizen and doing my duty, as well as earning some money.”

"Most of the girls from families of migrant workers are in the vulnerable age where they are likely to get married.”

When K Pathi noticed the notorious Fall ArmyWorm attack his corn plants, he didn’t rush to get pesticides. He did something entirely different.

They received no support to come back, nor did they have any money. Once the lockdown ends, many may not go back. The fear of being left alone to fend for themselves in a distant land has scarred them.

During the lockdown, there has been a fair amount of attention on adult migrant labour, but absolutely no debate, policy, or government directive on children.