Situation of agriculture and target farmers: The project location is peri-urban location which has huge demand for vegetable production and marketing. The area is also a rain-shadow area receiving 500 mm or less annual rainfall. As a consequence of watershed … Continued
Project Area : 20 Villages in Vidarbha region Project Duration : 1 Year Project Budget : Rs 11,25,000. Context : Child’s nutrition is among the biggest concerns for any mother. In India, women and children are often at the lower … Continued
Amongst violence against women, domestic violence is one of the few phenomena which cut across all the cultural, socio-economic, educational, ethnic and religious barriers. It is one of the most pervasive of human rights violations, denying women equality, security, dignity, … Continued
The project is located in two of the most economically deprived blocks, next to the Mahabaleshwar hill range of Satara district in Maharashtra namely Medha and Jaoli blocks. The local communities of small farmers from the Kunbi, Dhangar, Koli and … Continued
Gender inequities continue to exist in India in various forms despite the principle of equality being enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Despite constant effort by state governments and the centre, gender inequities persist in various forms. It is inexcusable that … Continued
The project addresses the livelihood concerns of tribal communities like the Mahadev Kolis and the Katkaris who have been displaced by the Dimbhe dam constructed during the mid 90’s in Ambegaon block of Pune district in Maharashtra. An approximate number … Continued
Across India, caste based discrimination and patriarchy are well entrenched. In this backdrop despite government norms for compulsory inclusion of women in gram sabhas and reservations by them in a bid to ensure the same, it is still difficult for … Continued
