The next phase of the Anti-human trafficking program was launched on 18th March, 2022 at Don Bosco Institute, Joypur Kharghuli Guwahati for Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The entire Caritas I̤n̤d̤i̤a̤'̤s̤ m̤a̤n̤a̤g̤e̤m̤e̤n̤t̤ Fr. (D̤r.) P̤a̤ṳl̤ M̤o̤o̤n̤j̤e̤l̤y̤,̤ E̤x̤e̤c̤ṳt̤i̤v̤e̤ D̤i̤r̤e̤c̤t̤o̤r̤,̤ Fr. (D̤r̤.̤) J̤o̤l̤l̤y̤ P̤ṳt̤h̤e̤n̤p̤ṳr̤a̤,̤ A̤s̤s̤i̤s̤t̤ant E̤x̤e̤c̤ṳt̤i̤v̤e̤

The population of India living below the poverty line declined from 37% in 2004-2005 to 22% in 2011-12 (Planning Commission data). In 2011-12, 22% of the population (one in five Indians) lived in extreme poverty. 43% of the poor belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe categories, as per World Bank statistics (2016). In India, about 60% of the total net sown area comes under rainfed lands. Rainfed crops account for 48% area under food crops and

Several renowned water conservationists, experts and practitioners from different parts of Asia on Tuesday joined an Asia Regional Webinar jointly organised by Caritas India and Caritas Asia under the Caritas Institute of Developmental Action and Learning (CIDAL) to mark the World Water Day 2022 celebration. The two-hour online event (webinar) “THE PROSPECTS OF GROUNDWATER RECHARGING & HARVESTING” on March 22, 2022, was organised to commemorate

"Previously, we used to ask people what they are bringing in for the community," says Sanicharwa Munda, an active member of Musungu village in Angara block, said, "but now we have begun contemplating how we may build upon our own current resources." Musungu in Ranchi's Angara block is one of the 165 tribal dominant villages chosen to participate in the Gram Nirman initiative. The settlement is isolated and surrounded by forest, although it is close

Caritas India has always been at the forefront in its continued effort to support the most marginalized sections of society by being involved in various humanitarian services. Peace is an important component for the sustainable development Goal of the United Nation and ‘Samvaad’ is a catalyst that paves the way to holistic development. The Caritas India ‘Samvaad’ Program aimed at stabilising and rebuilding communities, while promoting medium

Lent is a season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Prompted with these thoughts, Caritas India under the Campaign against Hunger and Disease has been endeavouring over the years to bring people of faith to grow sensitive and share in the emancipation and care of the impoverished, marginalized and the needy who are fighting every single day against their adversities. Each year, Caritas India dedicates the campaign to the most sensitive theme. This

Turmeric is a key ingredient in any Indian cuisine. This golden spice has a rich history of approximately 5000 years back.  In Northeast India people even call it a miracle spice due to its wide popularity and health benefits. Lakadong Turmeric is special turmeric found in the Meghalaya with medicinal properties. In ayurvedic medicine, the spice is valued for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, anti-depressant properties and is also vital for Alzheimer’s

A national webinar was held on 8th March 2022 through a virtual platform to mark international women’s day. Keeping the focus on the women migrant workers, the programme was marked by an intensive discussion on crucial issues of women migrants, creating safe corridors and possible strategies that can be initiated. On international women’s day, Caritas India hoped that the discussion would usher a new and positive thought process through the experiences