Northeast India

Popular in his village for his low-cost innovations, including a bamboo mixer grinder and fan, Messi now needs money and guidance to build a drone.

A fridge magnet artist shares why he is meticulously replicating Mizo cultural artefacts, and reflects on the marketing and workforce challenges shaping his craft.

In Nagaland’s Khongka village, residents and the village council are pooling resources to keep their primary school functional despite government neglect.

Women silk weavers in Meghalaya’s Ri Bhoi district continue their tradition of silkworm rearing even as they adapt to colder winters induced by climate change.

A street vendors’ association in Meghalaya urges the state government to include vendors in policy design, follow central law, and stop unlawful relocations.

Citizen science can help document Northeast's rich biodiversity and ecological knowledge, while also ensuring community participation in environmental policymaking.

How conservationists in Mizoram turned a hunting season into a bird watching festival that celebrates biodiversity conservation.

Four mothers from a village in Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya, discuss why they share knowledge of plants, wild greens, and herbal medicine with their children.

The entrepreneurial spirit of the homestay owners and government initiatives have placed Jampui on the tourism map. But there are concerns about sustainability.

Funding constraints shape hiring in Mizoram and Meghalaya, prompting nonprofits to prioritise passion and train skills on the job.