Read the opinion pieces from those at the sharp end of development world – from practitioners in the field to district officers and even ideators creating schemes for the future. Field Journal is the place for civil society groups to share their experiences and insights – their highs and lows – in their journey to put India on the path to progress.
Ground Report
Mangoes bring sweet returns in Jharkhand
From barren fields to flourishing mango orchards, Rajkumar Yadav's journey showcases the transformative impact of Birsa Harit Gram Yojna on rural livelihoods in Jharkhand.
‘More than my food business, it’s about uplifting my community’
A training programme prompted her to start her own ragi-based food business. After a successful start, she has expanded the business and now trains other women in her village for better livelihood.
Right to Health: A Holistic and Empathetic Approach
‘My health, my right’, is the theme for this year’s World Health Day, to ensure that everyone gets good health services, drinking water, air and nutrition, among other things. Here is how we can make it work.
A ‘berry’ good farmer leads the way in Jharkhand
Switching from traditional crops and adopting new techniques, a woman farmer – in addition to being a mother and a college student – tastes sweet success growing strawberries.
Revamped play schools make learning fun in Haryana
A youth-led governance programme transforms Haryana’s anganwadis into fun learning centres for children, while empowering the staff to be proactive and confident.
Growing chicks empowers women beyond financial gains
In rural Jharkhand, women seeking a way out of poverty get trained to start a small poultry business, and taste financial success and empowerment.
Reclaiming Rajasthan’s Khakhunda: From barren lands to green pasture
Residents of Khakhunda village in Rajasthan come together and frame bylaws to transform their barren commons that had also been encroached upon, into a green pasture land.
Mobile medical units going a long way in Jharkhand
In the remote villages of Jharkhand where communities lack healthcare services, mobile medical units that offer free consultations, treatment and referrals are improving people’s health.
MGNREGA — How more rural women can join the workforce
Appointing women mates has increased the participation of women in the rural workforce. But identifying and addressing issues will ensure choosing the right candidates and produce better results.