Shreya Pareek
Shreya Pareek is a solution journalist based in Uttarakhand. She has extensively covered positive social change stories from South Asia. She is the founder of The Stories of Change, a publication that focuses on documenting lesser-reported solution stories from across the globe.
This Andhra man’s rhapsody revives natural farming
Music and manure don’t usually mix, except in the case of Janni Narshingh Naidu from Illayipuram village in Andhra Pradesh, who finds a novel way to inspire his fellow farmers to adopt natural crop-growing techniques.
A better future takes seed in Andhra farmer’s hands
She employs time-tested methods of preserving organic seeds, enabling better crop yield in the bargain. Meet Sidhipalem Chinnammi of Andhra Pradesh’s Illayipuram village, who uses everything from bottle gourd to clay pots to keep her seeds fresh.
How an Andhra woman inspired her village to adopt natural farming
When Janni Jyoti adopted natural farming techniques, she had no idea that her entire village would soon follow in her footsteps. Read about the trailblazer from Andhra Pradesh’s Rankini village.
Blind siblings from Uttarakhand on road to musical success
Born to daily wage labourers and facing the harsh realities of their disability, three blind siblings are making a name for themselves through their music in Garhwali and Kumaoni languages.
Meet the Ravan Didi of Uttarakhand
Munni Padiyar Bisht, an unassuming village woman from Chamoli district, metamorphoses into the formidable Ravan Didi through this women-led Ramlila in Uttarakhand.
‘I want to help preserve Uttarakhand culture through my songs’
Girish Jeena, the man behind the viral ‘Gulabi sharara’ song from Uttarakhand, talks to us about his journey, the unexpected fame, and the personal stories behind his popular songs.
Yoga no uphill task for these mountain women
Several women hail the transformative power of yoga in a remote village of Uttarakhand where they don’t have a connection by roads, but feel a connection with themselves on account of the physical discipline.
From shattered dreams to ecotourism success in Corbett village
Naveen Upadhyay, disheartened after failing to join the army, turned his setback into an opportunity by founding the ecotourism venture Camp Hornbill, dedicated to preserving the beauty of their village despite competition from luxury resorts.
Where school dropouts get to work in hospitals
Young women who had dropped out of school due to difficult circumstances get trained to work as nursing assistants, while also learning to develop a professional attitude at work.
Curbing malnutrition, one poshan vatika at a time
In the malnutrition-prone Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, where children experience stunted growth and women are anaemic, growing organic vegetables in nutrition gardens is improving the health of villagers, while helping them save money.
How women are taking care of livestock health in UP
With veterinary clinics being miles away, livestock healthcare was difficult for villagers in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh. Trained women pashu sakhis now treat goats locally, getting financially independent and empowered in the process.
Uttarakhand women enjoy ‘khushi ka ek din’
Festivals being held across Kumaon region are helping 'pahadi' women to let their hair down and revel in simple joys, even though only for a day in a year.
Acid attack survivor: I don’t want to hide my face
Kavita Bisht from Karnal village of Uttarakhand has overcome disfigurement and despair to become the state’s brand ambassador for women empowerment.