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Young tribal woman transforms farming in rain-scarce Malkangiri

Muni Madkami has empowered her village and surrounding communities to reclaim their livelihoods through agriculture, effectively curbing large-scale migration to cities for work.

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These small industries are bringing big changes in villages

There are several small industrial projects that are lighting up the rural economy in unusual ways. This ‘Small Industry Day’, which is observed on August 30 every year, we revisit some of the initiatives featured on Village Square.

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Shielding trout from climate change in Kashmir

Fish farmers combat autumn dry spell with a groundwater harvesting technique that ensures a continuous, round-the-year flow of fresh, cold water vital for their trout.

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Tuskers trample Bengal village’s jackfruits of labour

As north Bengal struggles to coexist with elephants, the fate of Nepali Basti’s once-thriving jackfruit trade hangs in the balance as farmers incur losses due to the onslaught from the tuskers and abandon cultivation.

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Mushroom cultivation becomes lifeline

After years struggling on paltry incomes, growing mushrooms provides West Bengali women better livelihoods and nutrition – and gives urban India more varieties.

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बाँस द्वारा वायनाड के ग्रामीणों की गरीबी का निवारण

केरल में वायनाड के ग़रीबी से त्रस्त गांवों को, बाँस के हस्तशिल्प और उपयोग की वस्तुओं के रूप में हरा सोना प्राप्त हुआ है, जिसने गरीबी समाप्त करने में मदद की है और उन्हें नियमित आय का स्रोत प्रदान किया है।

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Bamboo eliminates poverty among Wayanad villagers

Impoverished villages in Kerala’s Wayanad have found green gold in bamboo handicrafts and utility products, which have helped eliminate poverty and given them a regular source of income

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Can handlooms provide a viable rural livelihood?

There are reasons not to give up entirely on the rural handloom sector, and we can learn from northeast India on how artisanal weaving can still be an attractive livelihood option