Traditionally, in Rajasthan, rainwater is stored in Tannka (underground water tank). People use the same water rest of the year for drinking and other purposes. However, with an increase in the number of livestock and human population, these traditional Taanka are proving inadequate against the demand curve. Karanpura is a scattered hamlet in Vankalpura panchayat with a population of nearly 350 where it is believed ‘agriculture and animals’ husbandry

A millet popularisation workshop was hosted by the Caritas Institute of Developmental Action and Learning (CIDAL) with the support of Caritas Australia at Ranchi, Jharkhand, from June 13–15, 2023. The three-day workshop has sessions highlighting issues of millet promotion, practises, strategies, value chain development, health and nutritional aspects, and market linkages. Dr. M.S. Yadav, retired Dean of Agriculture from Birsa Agriculture University,

The 12th of June, World Day Against Child Labour, is a growing all-inclusive and worldwide movement against child labour. Caritas India’s Surokhit Shaishav: Promoting Safe Childhood Programme in West Bengal, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh commemorated this day by putting emphasis on the link between social justice and child labour. The slogan for World Day in 2023 is "Social Justice for All, End Child Labour!" Caritas India’s experience in the last

Caritas India as a learning organization, continues to learn and provides techno-managerial support to Regional Fora and Diocesan Partners in the fields of development, humanitarian response, and Disaster Risk Reduction. Development and humanitarian work take place in increasingly complex environments with growing numbers of people in need. Resources are not sufficient to meet the needs and donors require measurable results, accountability, and indicators

Environment experts, representatives of NGOs, civil society organizations, and academia joined the virtual celebration of World Environment Day organised by Caritas Institute of Development Action and Learning (CIDAL) on June 5, 2023. The theme ‘solutions to plastic pollution’ was a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matter. World Environment Day is observed annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection

In a heart-warming initiative towards peacebuilding, the peace club children of the Caritas India Samvad program have taken the lead in raising funds for underprivileged families of Rammanwala area under the Karuna Social Service Society programme areas. These children, who are known for their compassion and empathy, learn the value of life, peace, and harmony and have gone above and beyond to help those in need. The initiative showcases the incredible

Widowhood, especially in the Indian context, signifies disruption for not only the spouse but in the lives of the family members. Widows are strangled in the chains of centuries-old customs and stigmas. For her to unshackle those chains and rise above the stigma, requires a push, and a purpose. “My husband, Mr. Mohan Sharma, passed away at the early age of 35, leaving me and our five children at the mercy of society”, says Ms. Renu Devi, reverberating

A little hero, Singrai Murmu, 13, emerged as a change agent in the U3 programme. Despite his young age, he is passionate about protecting nature and is determined to make a difference. His journey to protect the environment is both inspiring and educational, and it serves as a reminder that even the smallest actions can lead to significant change. Hailing from a small village called Dulki under the 2 No. Gram Panchayat in Nayagram block of Jhargram