Livelihoods

Natural resource management activities under NREGA have the potential to help India increase carbon sequestration and combat climate change.

For the young people of India, employment is not just a financial decision. They want better working conditions and jobs that align with their long-term goals.

A day in the life of a trainer at a nonprofit in Nagaland, who equips young people in this emerging economy with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace.

Barriers to accessing the e-Shram portal must be addressed to ensure that workers in the unorganised sector can claim benefits.

When it comes to livelihoods, nonprofits and funders must think beyond income, and invest in community-building, resilience, and self-esteem.

While it claims to be a demand-based scheme with an elastic budget, NREGA’s failure to support the rural economy in 2021 indicates otherwise.

Chetna Gala Sinha of Mann Deshi talks about why we urgently need an ecosystem that provides access to capital, resources, and support for women micro-entrepreneurs.

The lack of state preparation for the second wave of COVID-19 has resulted in increased debt, vaccine hesitancy, and loss of livelihoods.

Seven way to bring women back to the labour force, provide livelihood and income security, and increase women’s agency in cities.

A day in the life of an Adivasi woman who manages a women-owned farmer producer company that collectivises small and marginal farmers to help them improve their incomes.