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A crumpled Rs 100 note shows hope in Chhattisgarh village

A small village in Bastar, once plagued by mistrust and corruption, finds hope through inclusive planning, symbolised by one villager's offer of a crumpled Rs 100 note.

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Bastar’s ‘pariwar chaupal’ fosters gender equity, rural women’s health

Pariwar Chaupal, a unique initiative launched in Chhattisgarh, is expanding awareness about shared responsibility within households, women’s health, nutrition and gender equity by involving men and other key stakeholders in conversations.

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Field trainers help Odisha villagers claim forest rights

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With the help of trained field trainers, forest-dependent villagers of Keonjhar in Odisha are now increasingly able to file their claim for their rights under the Forest Rights Act.

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How the commons are intertwined with Odisha’s tribal groups

Adivasi communities, especially women, have a deep connection with the commons, as they depend on these resources for sustenance and livelihood. Here are some interesting insights into the relationship.

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The Irula tribe of Tamil Nadu and their sacred stones

The Irulas worship deceased family members by erecting ancestral stones. The waterworn pebbles and sculptures represent the connection between the living and their forebears.

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Forest Rights Act: Perils of slow implementation

Introduced in 2006 to recognise the land rights of forest dwellers, the Forest Rights Act is not implemented as should be. However, small success stories prove how beneficial it can be.

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Mokhada tribal villagers don’t fear the rains anymore

In the quaint tribal taluka of Mokhada nestled in the Sahyadri hills, the construction of a concrete bridge and a tar road marks the beginning of a new chapter.

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Revelations from rural Jharkhand

For an urban youngster, no visit to a village ends without the mind asking questions, making comparisons and wondering what it would be like to be more than just a casual visitor.

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Of ducks, bulls and other lessons from a Santhal village

A rich traditional belief system, vast native vocabulary, nutritious diet and a society that works together – even a brief visit to a Santhali village is full of rich experiences.

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Multiple income streams sustain tribal families in Assam

From growing multiple crops on forest land they have been cultivating for ages to rearing livestock and weaving, tribal families in Assam rely on different income sources to sustain themselves.

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Could this Odisha tribal snack start a food trend?

Palami Mallick, 65, who belongs to the Kutia Kondh tribe in Odisha's Kandhamal district, prepares mandia pitha using ragi and other ingredients. This particularly vulnerable tribal group has a strong cultural association with millets.

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The warm homespun blanket of Gaddi tribe is going cold

The small Gaddi tribe’s tradition of handloom weaving is slowly disappearing from Himachal Pradesh as fewer people are interested in the laborious process.