Small and marginal farmers are the core of the Indian rural economy constituting 85% of the total farming community. Agriculture farming in India is a century-old activity. The Indian food market stands as the 6th-largest globally with food processing covering over 32% of the country’s food industry. Thus, we see that India is enriched by both traditional and commercial forms of agriculture. The two methods of cultivation among the Naga tribes

In a bid to fortify local capacities in disaster readiness and management, Caritas India spearheaded a transformative 2-day training program in Guwahati, Assam, from April 23rd to 24th, 2024. This initiative, part of the EMPOWER series, aimed to empower partner organizations working in emergency response across Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, and West Bengal. The training, themed "Training of Trainers (TOT) on Emergency Response and Volunteer Management,"

India is a country with a rich civilization that also carries a vast reservoir of diverse knowledge. Indian civilization has valued knowledge, as evidenced by the country's astoundingly massive corpus of intellectual writings, and the largest manuscript collection in the world, including its documented history of texts, thinkers, and educational institutions across a wide range of subject areas. These knowledge systems can be assessed using benchmarks

This World Earth Day, Pope Francis reminds every one of our duty to protect the planet and safeguard peace. In his Twitter post he mentioned, “Our generation has bequeathed many riches, but we have failed to protect the planet and we are not safeguarding peace. We are called to become artisans and caretakers of our common home, the Earth which is "falling into ruin." In the wake of Pope Francis' stirring words, the essence of Earth Day took on

Promding Hoojon faced the same challenge as many smallholder farmers: how to sustain his family's livelihood while battling the uncertainties of climate change. For years, he relied on traditional crops like mustard, potatoes, and cabbage, struggling to maximize his land's potential and secure a stable income for his wife and four children. Like many farmers, Promding a resident of Massar village in Meghalaya felt the impact of changing weather patterns

The unique and rich ecosystem of Sundarbans is prone to climate hazards like intensified cyclones, Sea level rise, and salinity jeopardizing both the livelihoods and habitats of the local community. Responding to this urgent call, a comprehensive initiative has emerged. Grounded in a deep understanding of local needs and global challenges, the Enhancing Climate Resilience of Sundarbans Coastal Communities (CREAM) project aims to strengthen resilience,

Every day, Manika faces terrible experiences while staying in the Shelter Home situated near Bangla Saheb Gurudwara in New Delhi. She came to Delhi in search of work, but due to lack of financial support, she took refuge in the shelter home. It is terrifying to stay with drug dealers, criminals, and suspicious characters, especially at night. She has been sexually and physically abused and even robbed of her identification documents. Delhi is not

Premlal Patel, a diligent farmer, embarked on a transformative journey toward sustainable agriculture. He was guided by the innovative approaches of Caritas India's Safbin (OBOS) programme, Premlal embraced the Integrated Farming System (IFS) model, revolutionizing his farming practices and paving the way for prosperity in his community. It was In the heart of rural Madhya Pradesh, a midst the tranquil surroundings of Bagrohi village in Shahgarh