In a significant effort to enhance the economic prospects of tribal communities, two Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Gumla district, Jharkhand, are set to transform the Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) sector. A recent learning exchange visit to Udyam Utthan Samiti in Kamdara, Gumla, has provided these FPOs with innovative strategies for the collection, processing, and marketing of NTFPs. The Jharkhand team, led by Erose Kujur, included

Caritas India was invited to share its knowledge on 'Devdhan' (millets) at the prestigious district-level Agriculture Development Conference and Exhibition in Amravati, Maharashtra. This five-day event, jointly organized by the Amravati District Administration, Agriculture Department, and ATMA (Agriculture Technology Management Agency), took place from February 15-18, 2025, at Schincescore Stadium, drawing farmers, experts, and policymakers from

Today, social development professionals navigate a complex project design and management landscape. As we approach 2025, the convergence of economic uncertainties, climate change impacts, technological disruptions, and evolving societal expectations has created a perfect storm of obstacles for those who drive positive change. The social sector faces persistent workforce challenges, inadequate funding, and increasing safety concerns while grappling

For the family of Shantanu (age 38) from Danout Village in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh District, life has been a relentless struggle against adversity. Their challenges extend beyond intergenerational poverty, encompassing a series of events that have compounded their vulnerability. Shantanu's life took a dramatic turn in 2018 when a tragic road accident left him with a permanent disability in his left leg. This setback not only impacted his mobility

Caritas India's Gram Nirman initiative has achieved a significant milestone in Keshra Village, Sarguja District, Chhattisgarh, by successfully reintegrating four children from the marginalized Manjhi community back into the education system. This accomplishment underscores the program's dedication to supporting the Right to Education Act and empowering underprivileged communities. Shiv Karan Nag, Vikas Teswar, Gurbari Nag, and Janmati Nag, all aged

Caritas India recently organized a transformative health camp under its Gram Nirman Urban program, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to supporting People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in our community. This remarkable event, which drew 70 participants, including 30 men and 40 women, as well as members of High-Risk Groups such as MSMs and FSWs, offered a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of PLHIV. The urban component of

On February 10, 2025, the celebration of World Pulses Day 2025 by the Smallholder Adaptive Farming and Biodiversity Network (SAFBIN) in Madhya Pradesh exemplifies the global importance of pulses in sustainable agriculture and nutrition security. This event not only highlighted the nutritional benefits of pulses but also their crucial role in promoting biodiversity and sustainable farming practices. SAFBIN's initiative to involve over 150 smallholder

Sitting on the edge of his farmland, Sengman Marak gazes at the golden millet swaying in the breeze, a sight once rare in his village. He never studied agriculture in a classroom, yet he knows the rhythms of the land—the right time to clear the jungle, when to sow seeds, and how to read the sky for rain. Much of this wisdom was passed down through generations, the rest he learned through years of toil, observing the earth respond to his hands.