The Indian Nirman Sangh has been spreading the words of Gandhi and making a difference in so many lives. David Barun Kumar Thomas, the founder of the organisation, has been instrumental in this regard as he had drawn inspiration constantly through his extensive reading on Gandhi.…
May 2019
A two-day national conference on the theme “Organic and Natural Farming - A Tool for Sustainable Agriculture and Economic Development” began at CSK HP Agriculture University, here on Tuesday.
Chief Guest Dr Ram Lal Markanda, Minister of Agriculture, said Himachal would be…
Born to a family of beetle farmers who made a living from beedi-making in the village of Tilli in Sagar district of Bundelkhand, he wanted to pursue a medical degree to help people around him to lead healthy lives. But during the preparation for AIIMS, he realised…
The community hall serves as a learning centre for these children. But, they learn on their own with our limited assistance. So, when this problem was posed, a bunch of children inclined towards journalism proposed interviewing the elder members of the community, to look back in…
Nearly a decade ago, Bhatia gave up a well-paying job as an environmental analyst with the United States Environmental Protection Agency in Boston and traded her busy city life abroad to live at Vrindavan.
When she first moved in, the land was predominantly a mango orchard…
The Kerala Jaiva Karshaka Samithi, a 25-year-old organic farmers group in Kerala, has won global recognition for their efforts in innovating organic farming.
The association is one of the two winners of the Organic Medal of Honour, instituted by Xichong, a Chinese…
More than 70 varieties of farm fresh vegetables and fruits are grown in an organic way, devoid of any fertilizer and pesticide.
The farm, owned by V.V Subramaniyam, a manager in ITC-ABD, is a reflection of his passion for organic farming. He is among many professionals –…
With people becoming more and more health conscious, the demand for organic vegetables is also increasing. The surge in demand has seen many outlets starting to set vegetables which they claim as organic. To ensure authenticity and to cultivate genuine products, various agricultural…
Parched lands, suicides and forced migration – these are the top three issues that farmers in India face. Even after toiling under the sun for hours and growing food round the year, farmers cannot afford meals for days together.
This is the irony of working in the…