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.
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.
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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KathaVana 2023 – A Snapshot
KathaVana (Forest of Stories) is Azim Premji University’s annual bilingual children’s literature festival that is being organised since 2012. Let’s take a walk through KathaVana 2023 and explore the three interesting events that provided access to children’s literature to children and teachers of Karnataka.
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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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Alumni story | Vidhya Vidhai
An organisation that helps schools transform into ideal learning spaces for children from the marginalised sections of our society
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Alumni story | Bastar se Bazaar Tak
A social enterprise that seeks to enhance livelihoods in Chhattisgarh by supplying forest produce to urban consumers at a fair price
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Alumni story | Ayang
Livelihoods of the people of Majuli, a riverine island in Assam, is the focus of Ayang, an organisation set up by an alumnus
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