rural economy

In drought-stricken Solapur, a visionary farmer’s gamble on lemons transforms Pothre from a village of despair into Maharashtra’s “Lemon Village”-sparking economic revival, social reform, and a movement for women’s rights that inspires change across rural India.

Satyam Bhandari, Rohit Negi, and Mohit Rana launched 'Foreka' under 'Heart in Hills', promoting fair trade, cold-pressed oils, and sustainable livelihoods for rural farmers.

Newfound interest in the cultivation of bamboo, known as the wise man’s timber, is helping transform the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Hiren Kumar Bose takes a closer look.