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
Maharashtra fisherwomen in deep water due to climate change
Fishers in Maharashtra’s Konkan coast, especially the women dependent on fishing, face hardships as the fish catch declines due to rising sea levels and marine pollution.
Thar villagers revive ponds to tackle water scarcity
Understanding the importance of traditional water sources for water security, villagers revive ponds that have kept the Thar desert communities water secure for generations.
Drop of change: Rajasthan village’s inspiring water resurgence
The people of Jodhpuriya, a village in Rajasthan that always faced water woes, come together, to revive their check dam and create rules for sustained water security.
Rural fieldwork: A mosaic of learning and experiences
Fieldwork, an essential part of sociological and anthropological research, needs a bottom-up approach for holistic development. The difference between theory and practicalities also throws up many challenges in rural research.
The perils of microfinance in rural Rajasthan
In the heart of rural Rajasthan, microfinance is emerging as a double-edged sword. Used as a tool for economic empowerment, it can also become a debt trap, especially for the tribal communities.
Joining forces to transform a Gujarat village
Mahalpada village in Gujarat undergoes a transformation when the community comes together to improve water availability, leading to enhanced incomes and social well-being.
Community revives Meghal river, ensures water security
After a three-year devastating drought, the community living along Meghal river in Gujarat has built and restored water harvesting structures, ensuring water-secure villages.
Tackling sickle cell anaemia in Jharkhand’s tribal communities
The district administration at Khunti, Jharkhand, is tackling sickle cell anaemia, a hereditary disease, among the tribal community through a multi-pronged approach that includes awareness creation and better access to healthcare.
Up-close with electoral politics
The India Elects Fellowship of the Indian School of Democracy is a platform for youngsters to actively engage in the electoral process, experience the Lok Sabha elections exercise and contribute in building a resilient democracy.