The COVID-19 outbreak in India, as in any other large country, displays large state-level variations. It is unfortunate that the Corona spread is on an increase and cases are soaring high. India is currently at the third position in the world ranking. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the central and state governments have implemented several measures to reduce the spread of the disease and provide relief for those affected by the virus. Prime

Rajni works in three houses as domestic help to take care of her three children and ailing mother. They have migrated from Bihar to Nashik two years back in search of better livelihood. After the death of her husband, she is the sole breadwinner for the family.  Life was difficult to run from pillar to post, just to keep my family running and satisfied. “I used to get Rs. 6000/- by working in three houses but that too was not enough”, says Rajni.

The COVID 19 pandemic has taken a great toll on the life of all. Comparatively, the poor people have been affected on a large scale. Millions of migrant workers faced the unprecedented burden of job loss, food shortage, uncertain future. Thousands of them began walking back to their home with no means of transportation due to lockdown. “We also thought of going back to our village but without money, this option was also not applicable to us,”

400 newly hatched Vanaraja chicks found their new home at Salma’s poultry farm at Tyrshang village falling under West Jaintia Hills District in Meghalaya along with 200 broiler chicks. These chicks will be kept in a constructed shed with proper feed and room to grow. The Vanaraja Chicken are reared for both eggs and meat. The variety is in great demand due to its taste, leanness, flavour and suitability in the rural setup of Tyrshang village in

Avarikadu village in Thalainayar Block in  Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu State is located 18 KM from Vedaranyam, the place famous for salt extraction and prawn cultivation and  29 KM from  Kodiakarai (Point Calimere) Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary.  Aquaculture is the predominant occupation here. The devastating Cyclone Gaja of 16/11/2018, severely damaged different wetland categories, salt pans, mangroves, salt marshes and reserve forests.

“There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they can grow up in peace.” – Kofi Annan On 03 July, we took a closer look at How we can ensure a safe environment for our children in this crisis driven pandemic. Parents, Caregivers and teachers, how it’s

COVID-19 has spread its deadly footprints across India, causing a situation of panic and dismay all over the country. The numbers are soaring each day with total cases crossing six lakhs in India and ten million worldwide. The outbreak has disrupted the lives of many, especially marginalized section of the society. Lockdown and restriction in the movements added miseries to their lives. Their source of income and livelihood, food security etc. became

Since the outbreak of this pandemic the doctors and medical professionals have volunteered themselves beyond their duties and responsibilities. Caritas India on National Doctor’s Day hosted the webinar on “Volunteering in New Normal”. This webinar was hosted marking the importance of the front-line warriors during this corona pandemic and as an encouragement to its viewers to join in as Caritas Volunteers. As social beings, being connected