Gram Panchayat Help Desk: Bridging the last mile in welfare delivery to the rural poor
A collaborative initiative between PRADAN and Gram Panchayats in Jharkhand
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.
Asunta Didi: A sister who helps retain trust in the public health system
In some of the remotest corners of India, the dedication and tireless efforts of health workers drive the country’s public health system. This story bears testament to their exemplary service
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Gram Kachahari: Judiciary at the Grassroots
A unique legal system at the Gram Panchayat level is delivering quick and effective justice to thousands in Bihar.
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Children in Local Governance
From campaigning for sanitary pad vending machines to playgrounds and cleaner villages, children are making their voice count in Maharashtra’s Gram Panchayats.
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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.
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How forest ownership rights reshaped the fortunes of a tribal village
Pachgaon has tapped its forest to start a bamboo business, create jobs and arrest migration. The village pays taxes and is also making a neat profit.
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Empowering villagers to access their rights
Explore how Nagarik Sahayata Kendra is bridging last mile delivery of entitlements and redressing public grievances in rural Jharkhand.
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‘Jungle is our life’: Indian villages collectivise, harness decades-old laws to protect forests
A federation of gram sabhas in Maharashtra is using India’s forest rights laws to guard their green cover and earn steady incomes.
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Gram Sabhas and Disaster Management | Lupungpath
The Gram Sabha of Lupungpath village (Gumla district) inspired many villages through their active and collective decision-making during COVID-19. This story is a clear example of collective will, commitment, and the Gram Sabha to make things happen during a crisis.
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The Role of the Panchayat in Gram Sabhas | Arya Panchayat
Jacinta Bage, the head of the Arya Panchayat of Basia block (Gumla district), is taking her Panchayat in new directions. As the Mukhya, Jacinta has effortlessly driven better coordination between the Panchayat and the Gram Sabha, resulting in problems being solved quickly and effectively for the people of Arya.
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The Vaccination Triumph: The Role of Household Surveys – COVID-19 Stories from Uttarakhand
This documentary photo story features the experiences of twenty-four frontline heroes of Uttarakhand, involved in the state’s Vaccination Abhiyan. Explore the significant role of ‘door-to-door surveys’ that helped in immunising the entire population.
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The Women Vaccine Warriors: COVID -19 Stories from Rajasthan
This documentary photo story features the experiences of eleven women frontline heroes of Rajasthan, involved in the Vaccination Abhiyan of the state.
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