For generations, the tribal community of Musumbu in Jharkhand’s Angara block fought a silent battle against poverty, limited resources, and an uncertain future. Fields once yielded just enough to survive, markets remained out of reach, and opportunities felt like distant dreams. But today, something remarkable is happening. Women are turning forest produce into thriving businesses, farmers are securing better incomes, and persons with disabilities

In the remote village of Joypur in Sonitpur district of Assam, situated on the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, a group of determined farmers has revived a forgotten irrigation system, transforming their parched fields into a thriving oasis. This inspiring story shows how local wisdom can tackle global challenges like climate change and food insecurity. For six months every year, Joypur's fields lay barren due to severe water shortages. Farmers

Ensuring safety and dignity for everyone is not just a responsibility but a moral imperative. Caritas India, in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), took a proactive step in reinforcing its safeguarding measures through a joint safeguarding monitoring and evaluation visit to the Gram Nirman Urban program site at Harsh Vihar, within the Ashoknagar project area in Northeast Delhi. The visit focused on assessing the effectiveness of safeguarding

"What if the secret to overcoming climate change was hidden in a small farm in Madhya Pradesh? Meet Veer Singh Patel, a farmer who turned adversity into opportunity, increasing his crop yield by 15% and becoming a mentor for others. His journey to climate-smart farming is not just a personal success, it’s a roadmap for sustainable agriculture in India." For years, farmers like Veer Singh Patel struggled against unpredictable weather, soil degradation,

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,