As Hira wanders around his small plot of land, inspecting his crops, he stops to examine a thriving elephant yam plant. He spots several healthy tubers, early indications of a bountiful harvest to come. His eyes lighting up with excitement. "Growing diverse crops requires a lot of love. You have to be passionate about it, committed to the land." Hira's journey mirrors that of many in his village. For seven years, he worked as a migrant laborer in

In the quiet village of Laitlawsnai, in Meghalaya, a young woman's dream was about to rise like the perfect loaf of bread. Shimtimery Shangpliang, the seventh daughter of a women farmer, harbored an ambition that seemed as unlikely as finding a gourmet bakery in her remote community. Yet, her story would soon prove that with the right ingredients of passion, perseverance, and support, even the most improbable dreams can become a recipe for success.

In rural Madhya Pradesh, sustainable agriculture practices are breathing new life into Indian villages, with Barkheda at the forefront of this inspiring change. Narayan Patel, a 56-year-old farmer from Barkheda village, has become the unlikely hero of this agricultural renaissance. With a family of eight to support and only two acres of land, Patel's story mirrors that of countless Indian farmers struggling to make ends meet. Before 2024, Patel's

Caritas India recently hosted a vibrant two-day "Celebration of Volunteerism" event, bringing together over 275 dedicated volunteers from across the country. The gathering, held on January 9th and 10th, 2025, in Kerala, honored the selfless contributions of volunteers and reinvigorated their commitment to social change. The first day at Wayanad Social Service Society (WSSS), Mananthavady, saw 175 volunteers from various initiatives come together.

FARM program has been working since 2013 to empower smallholder farmers in Northeast India and recently seen a worrisome change in the region's agriculture landscape. The farming community that has traditionally relied on local livestock for supplemental income has started giving preference to exotic breeds. The community of Niz-Sohori, one of the remote villages in the Nagaon district of Assam have adopted this new change due to lack of quality

The establishment of the Haat Bazaar in Silpura village has ushered in a new era of opportunities for small farmers, who previously had to travel 18 kilometers to sell their produce in towns. This arduous journey was not only expensive but also consumed valuable time. With the commencement of the Haat Bazaar in their own village, farmers can now sell fresh vegetables directly to consumers, bypassing middlemen and reducing transportation costs. This

Internal migration forms the backbone of India’s workforce, driving the growth of urban centers and powering industries from construction to textiles. Yet, these migrants often remain invisible. As rural distress, economic disparities, and climate change accelerate this mass movement, the need to address the systemic challenges faced by internal migrants has never been more urgent. In a significant move to support India's migrant workforce, Caritas

Caritas India's Sajeevam Anti-Drug Campaign has emerged as a powerful force in Kerala's fight against drug abuse, particularly among its youth. The campaign, launched in December 2022, aims to create awareness, strengthen community resilience, and restore the physical, mental, economic, and social functioning of families affected by drug abuse. Leveraging its extensive network, Caritas India has reached approximately 22 lakh people across Kerala