For ages, farmers in Rasulpur village in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh have faced the predicament of middlemen dictating prices for their produce, leaving them with meagre returns for their hard work. This is the reason the farmers are not able to achieve economic independence. However, this narrative changed dramatically with the advent of the "haat bazaar," or village market, which not only circumvented the middlemen but also paved the

As climate change, conflict, and technology are rapidly impacting our food system, seed banks can be the last line of defence to conserve the diversity of plant species, especially those cultivated by humans. Caritas India FARM Northeast project has not only garnered attention for its pioneering approach to seed preservation but also for its vital contribution to environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and food security. A group of women in Thadsning

About 86 percent of farmers are classified as small-holder farmers in India. In this, 4.6 percent belongs to Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. These predominantly tribal farmers are particularly vulnerable to climatic and economic shocks due to their cultural beliefs and practices. Most smallholder farmers traditionally rely on monocropping, which adversely affects yield, soil health, and food security. Recent statistics reveal that nearly 85% of farmers

The orientation exercise for the Khushaal Bachpan programme was held to provide a platform to indulged team members in building rapport and foster connections to develop a broader and intricate understanding of the programme. Thus, it was imperative to impart the objectives of the programme along with its other thematic interconnections to enable the pathway towards achieving the larger goal. Laying down the moral and spiritual foundation for the

In a significant move aimed at addressing the challenges faced by migrant workers in the country, a pioneering initiative called "Pravasi Bandhu Phase II" was officially launched on August 8, 2023, in the nation's capital. The program, organized by Caritas India, is a huge step towards helping and empowering the migrant population at large. The launch event, which took place at the Navjivan Renewal Centre, was attended by esteemed leaders and organizations

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in sustainable and alternative farming practices that promote biodiversity and food security. One such practice was gaining prominence in Dharmapur III village in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The reliance of farmers on a small number of crops has made agriculture vulnerable to diseases and pests, resulting in low productivity and income. FARM Northeast has realised this challenge and

Anugyalaya with the support of Caritas India and Caritas Germany organised the Launch and Inception meeting of Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Environment (IDRRE) program in Darjeeling attended by esteemed members from the Government and Non-government organizations. The speakers Fr. Samuel Lepcha, Director of Anugyalaya, Bishop Stephen Lepcha and Fr. Jolly Puthenpura, Assistant Executive Director (virtually) inaugurated the session. Fr. Jolly

In a village distinguished by its rustic charm, traditional way of life, and close-knit community, I found myself embarking on a journey of community empowerment and collective action. Kalandi is situated in the Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh and is inhabited mainly by cultivators, agriculture labourers, and marginal workers. The village is big enough to call itself a panchayat. As a volunteer for the Saksham programme, I dedicated myself to fostering