On Akshaya Tritiya, a day traditionally considered auspicious for starting new ventures, businesses, careers, engagements, and weddings, including child marriages. Caritas India's Surokhit Shaishav Child Rights Programme, supported by BMZ, launched a fervent campaign against the scourge of child marriage across West Bengal, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh. Under the banner of 'Surokhit Shaishav,' the program is dedicated to ensuring the safety, education,

Munni was able to break the trap of cash crops and chemical farming that was causing harm to the soil, production, and livelihood of her village. With a family of eight members relying on the five-acre land at Indrakheda village of Dongaliya panchayat in Madhya Pradesh, Munni Dhannlal exhibited a steadfast determination to achieve a complete transformation from chemical to organic. Munni says, "Earlier, I used to practice cash crop and chemical farming

In a world increasingly recognizing the symbiotic relationship between sustainable practices and healthy living, Mr. Warrington Nongspung from Madan Thangsning, a small village in Smit, East Khasi Hill District, Meghalaya, holds strong his commitment to organic, chemical-free farming. His transformation from a simple farmer to a sustainable farming enthusiast is an inspiration of many. Raised amidst the agricultural chores of his parents, Warrington's

Nawada is situated along the banks of the Gandhak River in Bihar, India, and has long endured the annual onslaught of floods. With a population of 40 thousand, the village faces the grim reality of loss of life, livelihoods, and irreversible damages with each flood season. However, amidst this adversity emerged hope through the collaborative efforts of the community and the Global Program India dedicated to disaster risk reduction (DRR). Recognizing

Amidst the beautiful landscapes bordering India and Nepal, a notable achievement unfolds in the ongoing battle against child labour. Led under the banner of Caritas India Surokhit Shaishav program through the Purvanchal Gramin Seva Samiti, this initiative stands as a testament to the collective determination to safeguard the rights of young lives. Aligned in purpose, a coalition comprising law enforcement agencies including the police, SSB, DCPU,

In the Zapal village, Ramku Bhagwandas Kasdekar's farm stood as a testament to her unwavering spirit and determination. For years, Ramku had laboured on her land, practicing traditional cash cropping methods, sowing cotton, maize, and soybean. However, the path was fraught with challenges, and the financial returns were often overshadowed by significant losses. It was then that the Sabal Project offered Ramku a new perspective on farming. With the

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,"