Rural Empowerment

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A village where farms and forests belong to everyone

The lands at Mendha Lekha village in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district are collectively owned, with the profits shared among all. This settlement of around 500 Gond tribe members tells a powerful tale of cooperation and shared prosperity.

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Travel souvenirs take MP artisans on road to success

Pashoo Pakshee, a social enterprise founded by Savini Sonavaria, supports over 350 artisans producing nature-inspired souvenirs, provides fair wages and financial independence.

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She stands as an inspiration amid Punjab’s farm tragedy

After her father, father-in-law and husband died by suicide due to the burden of agricultural debt, this 45-year-old mother from Ralla village in Mansa district has dedicated her life to empower those facing similar hardships.

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Ahead of season 3, a real-life ‘Panchayat’ experience in MP

Harish Joshi, resembling the character of “sachiv ji”, shares his experiences as the panchayat secretary, while sarpanch Inderbai reflects on women’s empowerment in Mahodiya village of Madhya Pradesh where the popular web series ‘Panchayat’ was filmed.

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Banyan tree to a proper classroom, Bengal teacher brings sea change

A head teacher posted at the primary school in the remote village of Gobindpur in West Bengal goes beyond his academic responsibilities to revamp the dilapidated school and transform the village.

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From homemaker to ‘Dehati Madam who teaches English’

With over 3 lakh subscribers on her YouTube channel, this “Dehati Madam” from Uttar Pradesh is teaching English and rewriting her destiny using a budget smartphone, mobile data and a strong desire to learn.

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Bengaluru couple’s startup goes back to the roots

From natural kajal to desi cow milk ghee, this startup by a Bengaluru-based couple offers products made using natural ingredients in an effort to promote sustainable living and empower rural communities.

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Punjab’s daughters revive its cotton weaving tradition

In a remarkable resurgence, 27 women, guided by Rupsi Garg and supported by her Trinjan project, rekindle Punjab’s fading art of spinning and weaving cotton products, gaining financial independence and a deep sense of happiness.