In a quiet corner of Hyderabad, untouched by the trappings of fame, lives a man whose heart has echoed with compassion for the past four decades.Social activist Dr. Raghu Arikapudiis a ‘one-man-army’,who has garnered support from various voluntary organizations and individuals apart from his own contribution of over 2.5 crore, touching more than 25, 000 …
The Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC), in collaboration with ReFED, is helping foodservice operators repurpose food and reduce food waste while supporting their triple bottom line. MCURC is a global collaboration of more than 80 colleges and universities, foodservice companies, and research collaborators advancing plant-forward diets and reducing food waste in campus dining. During a 12-week …
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Project Mesha has led to para-veterinary services for goats becoming a key pathway for women’s economic and social empowerment Poor, marginalised women in India lack the many tools needed for economic empowerment, especially in states such as Bihar. So, it comes as a story of hope and resilience to learn that a project in Bihar …
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Nature does not discriminate. Across the planet, people are facing its wrath. It’s nothing short of a dystopian story – flooding, droughts, illness, unpredictability, economic impacts. At the very least, leaving us feeling overwhelmed. Globally, world leaders, countries and institutions are defining policies and shaping investments for sustainable development. It is perhaps time to keenly …
IAS officer Siddharth Palanichamy developed the MY NREGA app to simplify MNREGA job applications for rural workers in Barmer, allowing them to apply from home, reducing travel, and improving efficiency with real-time tracking and monitoring. The primary purpose of bureaucracy is to serve the public, meaning the administrative system should aim to make people’s lives …
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