When Sustainability Meets the Factory Floor
What conversations with small industries reveal about India’s path to green transition On a February afternoon during a field visit to an industrial cluster in Uttar Pradesh, I found myself
Needle, Thread, and a New Beginning
How Chikankari is creating dignified livelihoods for women in Mal Block, Lucknow In Mal Block, Lucknow, across five Gram Panchayats, a quiet but significant transformation has been unfolding. Thirty-two women
From Backyard Tanks to Big Dreams
Why women-led fisheries could power India’s next livelihood revolution When Fardeena Khartoon harvested her first batch of fish, she earned ₹61,000 more than she had ever imagined earning on her
From Deficiency to Capacity
As India dreams of a Viksit Bharat, the fight against anaemia is becoming a story of hope—powered by government resolve and women’s collective strength When Meera pauses midway while drawing
The Power of Small Decisions
Women, Health, and Change from the Ground Up After years of experience in community engagement, especially with rural women in Bihar, I have learned that behaviour change is less about
Empowering Women and Rural Youth through Green Jobs
India’s Path to an Inclusive and Sustainable Future. Unlocking livelihoods at the intersection of climate action, skills, and inclusive growth India’s green economy is rapidly evolving, with potential to create
When Care is Counted
Why valuing unpaid work is essential to women’s health, dignity, and economic progress. Every morning before sunrise, Sita wakes to a world still asleep. She ties her sari tightly, steps
Behind every refusal is a story—and behind every ‘yes’ is a life protected
Refusal in immunization is not just a health gap; it’s rather a human story. Fear, memory, myth, and a mother trying to protect her child in the only way she
Beyond Training: Lessons from Udyamita
Entering the World of Women’s Entrepreneurship I joined Project Concern International (PCI) India as a coordinator after my maternity break. It was a new beginning for me. I entered the
New Hope, New Beginnings: When Public Health Guidelines Meet Ground Reality
Public health today stands at a moment of transition. Across programs and diseases, systems are expected to deliver precision, coverage, and impact—often simultaneously. Lymphatic Filariasis elimination reflects this larger public