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rural India

a line of motorbikes standing at a market-migration
September 26, 2023
When people choose to migrate
In India, rural-urban migration is still seen as a distress-driven choice and not a voluntary one. This leads to a lack of policy measures in ensuring safe and dignified migration for workers.
by Liby Johnson | 7 min read
farmer standing next to solar panels on his farm-government
September 21, 2023
The PM-KUSUM pipe dream: Farmers lose faith in the solar scheme
by Sanavver Shafi | 2 min read
Camels in the desert
September 7, 2023
Camel crisis and the Raikas of Rajasthan 
by Ansa Augustine | 2 min read
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September 5, 2023
Rain check: Climate change is delaying festivals
by Shreya Adhikari | 2 min read
a group of women farmers with baskets of tomato-FPOs
August 10, 2023
IDR Explains | Farmer producer organisations (FPOs)
In just six minutes and five questions, get an introduction to farmer producer organisations in India—what they are, how they operate, their importance for India's farmers, and the major challenges they face.
by India Development Review | 2 min read
Bunker roy holding a mic
August 9, 2023
In conversation with Bunker Roy
Journalist Rajni Bakshi speaks to Bunker Roy, Founder, Barefoot College, about the challenges he encountered on his journey and the lessons he learnt.
by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies | 7 min read
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July 11, 2023
Other people’s debt: The downside of collateral-free group loans
by Neha Pandey | 2 min read
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June 13, 2023
Why are bats considered auspicious in Odisha?
by Kartik Chandra Prusty, Saswatik Tripathy | 2 min read
In conversation with Muniya Devi_sarees
May 30, 2023
The fashion keeper of Choroti Pahar: Why women need a saree shop
by Muniya Devi | 2 min read
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May 11, 2023
The cost of water: Borewell economy in Rajasthan
by Daya Devi | 2 min read
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