grassroots

In Assam, a member of the Mising tribe helps his community survive the triple whammy of COVID-19, African Swine Fever, and floods.

‘Waterman of India’, Rajendra Singh, shares insights on how the availability of water improves all aspects of life in India, and why the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to bring about a revolution in the country.

Ground realities captured from across Odisha give us insights into how communities perceive the pandemic.

With the lockdown extended, food supplies and livelihoods are emerging as key areas of concern in rural districts. Local administration and nonprofits are working together to help resolve some of these issues.

Field workers are playing a critical role in helping communities access government schemes and services, and we need to invest more in this cadre.

The potential to deepen grassroots democracy is immense if panchayats are accorded their rightful place in local development.

In 1993, institutions of self-government, known as Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), were first institutionalised in India. 2018 marks 25 years since they came into existence.

Understand the democratic means for self-government in India at the grassroots level, with the various constitutional amendment acts and extensions.