The ocean’s waves have always fascinated me, with their unpredictable nature and ever-changing tides. As I reflect on my journey with Urrey Chalo, I realize that the waves of the Bay of Bengal have been a constant companion, mirroring the ebbs and flows of my project’s growth. In this narrative, I’ll take you on a […]
After spending nearly two weeks in Bhuj for a training program under my fellowship, I returned to my beloved village, eager to reconnect with the people, immerse myself in their daily lives, and, of course, reunite with the familiar sights of cows, goats, hens, ducks, and pigs that make the village feel like home. But […]
Smartphones.They’ve become so deeply embedded in our lives that it’s hard to imagine a world without them. From newborns hypnotized by rhymes to grandparents forwarding “Good Morning” messages, everyone’s onboard this digital ride. And why not? They connect us across continents, deliver knowledge in seconds, and allow us to capture memories with a single tap. […]
The gram panchayat Jamsar which is located around 8 km from the Taluka- Jawhar. the village where currently I am working as a health fellow from past two years. The gram panchayat caters a population of approximately 20,000 to 28,000 as per panchayat records of 2022. The village Jamsar itself has a mixed culture of […]
In a district level meeting of NGOs some time ago, it was told that the agenda was for the government to meet NGOs operating in the area and to get to know what they were doing. Since the district did not have many meet and greets with civil society, this meeting was looked at as […]
A Journey Towards Sustainable Water Management Location: Paradeep, Odisha Water is life, yet in Mahal Village, Paradeep, it has been a source of struggle. The community grapples with acute water scarcity and iron contamination, affecting daily life and health. However, a transformative water governance and management project is reshaping the narrative, striving for sustainable solutions […]
‘क्या मुझे आप ऑनलाइन मार्केटिंग सिखा दोगे?’ एक दिन दीपिका मैम ने मुझे लंच को घर जाते हुए रोक कर पूछा था. मैंने बोला ठीक है, मैं तो वेसे भी प्लान कर ही रही थी | एक काम करते है 3-4 लोग ही शायद इंटरेस्टेड होंगे तो हम साथ मैं बैठ कर सिख लेते हैं. […]
(A delayed post, but a story worth sharing!) Women have always been at the heart of change, whether in their homes, communities, or on the larger canvas of history. This Women’s Day, the spirit of empowerment and sustainability echoed through the villages of Borwe and Masad Khurd in Masad Gram Panchayat and Bori in Bori […]
A Melodious Tale of a Copper Bell from the Village of Nirona (Kachchh, Gujarat, India) In our world, a rich tapestry of crafts and art flourishes, each uniquely designed to captivate the senses and fulfill various purposes, from decoration to exhibition, entertainment, and social interaction. Each form of art mirrors the diverse aspects of human […]
Changing Colors; Jawhar
The city of waterfall, Jawhar at Palghar now a days during the summer shows mixed weather condition from cold wind to hot dry wind. The greenery cover of the ground slowly turned into yellowish fade and later deep brown dry. All herbs and shrubs, trees, fodder grass everything appeared chlorophyll less. The beautiful natural view, […]
