iVolunteer Blog - everything about volunteeringAfter spending the whole day at my work site, I started my journey back to my rented room on my scooter. It was around 8 p.m, and the ride usually takes about 45 minutes. I travel on the Nagapattinam highway- a road that feels lonely at night. There are no busy streets, no continuous shops, […]
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has introduced the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to strengthen India’s food processing sector at the grassroots level. The scheme aims to support micro food entrepreneurs by encouraging value addition, improving processing practices, reducing post-harvest losses, and enabling informal […]
This mid-point training in Delhi had kept me very curious and excited for almost a month. I kept imagining the sessions, the learning, the people that I get to meet, and the entire vibe of the capital city. I even planned everything well in advance from packing to buying new dresses especially for the trip. […]
Tamil Nadu’s delta region, often called the rice bowl of South India, is home to some of the finest traditional rice varieties known for their flavours, textures, and powerful health benefits. These heirloom grains preserved through generations come in a range of natural colours: pure white, off white, brown, red, and even deep black. Beyond […]
“Wake up early, wear something old, and don’t forget to bring your curiosity”. That was the only instruction I got before spending a day in the paddy fields of Needamangalam. And that one day turned out to be one of the most grounding and humbling experiences I’ve ever had. It all started when I asked […]
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