Gamechangers: The All-Woman Gram Panchayats of Uttarakhand
Many migration-prone Indian villages in this Himalayan state have had their fortunes turned around by women in governance roles.
Read MoreVignettes, diaries, videos, conversations: every entry in this section brings you up-close with us and our work
Our three operating units — Field Institutions, Grants and Universities — function in an integrated manner to fuel the Foundation’s motto of contributing towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. We bring you a collection of narratives from all three units, straight from our people and partners across India. These stories, in the form of videos, animation, interviews and journals, showcase the journey and the Foundation in its various fields of work.
Nakshatragalu EP 07 | Venkatesh D S, Mandya, Karnataka with Umashankar Periodi
In Episode 7 of Nakshatragalu, Umashankar Periodi brings us a teacher’s tale of grit and determination from Pandavapura taluk of Mandya, Karnataka. Find out how Venkatesh DS’s zeal for change also boosts his village’s livelihoods and financial stability.
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Nakshatragalu EP 06 | Shivabasappa, Mandya, Karnataka
Umashankar Periodi (Head, Karnataka State) takes us through Shivabasappa’s (Teacher, Hulikere Higher Primary School, Mandya, Karnataka) journey of grit and determination.
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Nakshatragalu EP 05 | Dharm Vishnu Nayak, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Tune into Episode 05 of Nakshatragalu in which Umashankar Periodi tells us about the Dharm Vishnu Nayak, a teacher in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, who transformed education at his school.
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Alumni story | Mitti Café
Mitti is not just about wholesome and chemical-free food. It is a chain run by persons with special needs
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Hoysala Aerobics: Move Like a Madanika
Imagine a carved figure from the walls of a Hoysala temple and the energetic moves of an aerobics trainer. Put the two together and you have a creative project from the current students of the University in Bengaluru
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Vaccination Drive in Mori: An Uphill Climb
Our work in supporting the Covid vaccination programme in India, especially in the relatively remote and backward districts where we are present, were fraught with challenges. Here’s an untold story from those times.
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Chronicling COVID-19 in India | The Story of Kalaburagi
This is the first of the photo stories from the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka: The humanitarian crisis, the devastation caused, and the herculean response.
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A Book Fair in the Mountains | Almora
How a potli (bundle) of books blossomed into a grand book fair
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