In a small village exhibition, student carefully adjusts their homemade water purifier, explaining to visitors how it can provide clean drinking water for their community. A few steps away, another group of children showcase their working model of a volcanic eruption, their eyes gleaming with excitement. These are not just school projects; they are the seeds of innovation taking root in some of the most underserved corners of India. On National Science

Caritas India reinforced its commitment to safeguarding by conducting a three-day intensive workshop on safeguarding investigations from February 26-28, 2025 for the members of Safeguarding, POSH and Child Protection Committee. The workshop, led by Mr. Khushal Neogy from CRS, focused on best practices and procedures for conducting safeguarding investigations with efficiency, integrity, and compliance with international standards. The training emphasized

Sunita Ahirwar, a 29-year-old homemaker from Kolua village, lives with her husband, Surendra Ahirwar, and their two children. The family struggled to meet their daily food needs with just one acre of agricultural land and no livestock. Sunita's husband worked as a daily wage laborer and caretaker of village livestock, providing only a meager income that barely sustained the household. Through the SAFBIN (Smallholder Adaptive Farming and Biodiversity

The tribal communities of Jharkhand have long relied on livestock for their sustenance. For generations, pig rearing has been an integral part of the culture in the region, not just as a tradition but as a potential livelihood opportunity. However, due to limited knowledge of modern livestock management, many rearers struggled to maximize their earnings. This was the reality for Punita Devi, a resident of Bulhu village in Latehar district, Jharkhand,

Juktoli village, nestled 31 km from Dibrugarh, Assam, is a small community of 53 households where farming has long been a way of life. However, like many young men in rural India, Cius Happed once saw no future in agriculture. Pressured to provide for his family, he left home in 2016, seeking work in the city. But without specialized skills, he struggled, and within months, he returned disheartened but determined to find a way forward. Everything

Amidst the evolving landscape of the development sector, where funding dynamics, governance challenges, and a competitive market are reshaping priorities, Caritas India is strategically focusing on resource mobilization and capacity building to strengthen the organization and sustain its mission. In a significant move, Caritas India recently convened a five-day workshop in New Delhi, bringing together staff from across the country. This intensive

In a remarkable fusion of traditional wisdom and modern innovation, Wanpoiri Sumer, a teacher and farmer from Lumtrep Village in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills District, is revolutionizing ginger cultivation with an eco-friendly approach that promises to transform agricultural practices in the region. Wanpoiri's journey began in March 2023 when she attended a training session on sustainable ginger cultivation using eggshells, organized by the Caritas

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