Beed is a drought-prone, migrant-affected area. Rural communities in search of livelihood, migrate for sugarcane cutting in nearby districts of Maharashtra, Karanataka and Tamil Nadu. Due to out migration for nearly 7 months in a row, many government schemes do not get proliferated down to the migrant beneficiaries.. While studying for civil services exams, I […]
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Here’s a small story from the hills of Uttarakhand. For the past few months at my workplace in Uttarakhand, we had been facing recurring water shortages. Almost every month, the water supply would stop for four to five days. Our only reliable source was the pipeline connection. There is also a dhara (a natural spring), […]
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The Story of GramUrja Foundation
Fellowships are beautiful in a sense that they unlock our potential, expose us to the needs of the communities and provide directions for our future endeavours. Tangibly, fellowships help us to establish appropriate networks in the sector, help us to engage with various stakeholders – govt, administration, communities, and other organisations, and cultivate skills of […]
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Feminism is for Everybody
Before joining the Swar Fellowship, I had read bell hooks’ Feminism Is for Everybody and admired its simplicity and clarity. But only after spending months in the field did her ideas start feeling real. Hooks talks about feminism not as a theory, not as something meant for a classroom or an elite group, but as […]
One of the most powerful parts of my Swar Fellowship has been learning how differently women experience life, opportunity, and oppression. In the beginning, I used to think “women’s issues” were similar everywhere mobility, safety, income, workload. But as my fieldwork deepened, I realised something more complex: every woman’s struggle is shaped by the multiple […]
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Rural Governance: A Brief Guide
Understanding the governance system is fundamental for any individual willing to contribute to the development sector. As one of the primary established systems, government hierarchies exist to disseminate benefits for the local populace. With several schemes established, such as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, and ample funds available, such as the District Mineral Foundation, […]
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