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The Gondwana Marine Fossil Park, Asia’s largest marine fossil site, transforms a neglected prehistoric landscape into a global model of conservation-led tourism and community development. In today’s fast-paced world, as cities expand and technology permeates every aspect of life, places that remain untouched by time have become increasingly rare. Yet, nestled in the heart of …

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Discover how IAS officer Amit Prakash Yadav is revitalizing Kheda’s rural economy by strengthening animal husbandry, empowering women, and reducing migration, all while honoring the district’s dairy legacy. In the heart of Gujarat, where the legacy of Amul began, IAS Amit Prakash Yadav serves as the Collector and District Magistrate of Kheda. A 2013-batch officer …

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Villagers in Jharkhand are earning from cleaner air by swapping smoky chullahs for efficient stoves, generating carbon credits, and paving the way for a climate-neutral future through innovation and community effort. In the quiet villages of Jharkhand, an unassuming change is transforming lives, replacing the traditional smoky chullah with cleaner, thermal-efficient cookstoves. What began as …

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Chhattisgarh is using QR codes and GIS technology to make MGNREGA works transparent and accessible, allowing villagers to track projects and spending with a simple scan. This initiative is boosting trust, participation, and accountability in rural governance. It was an ordinary Gram Panchayat meeting in a small village of Chhattisgarh. Men and women gathered under …

Scanning for Change: How QR Codes Are Making MGNREGA Transparent in Chhattisgarh Read More »

Manendragarh Forest Division’s Mahua Bachao Abhiyan revives abandoned gothans in Chhattisgarh, planting mahua trees to boost environment and tribal livelihoods Across rural Chhattisgarh, thousands of gothans built during the previous government’s tenure remained abandoned. Many lay empty, encroached upon, and vulnerable to misuse, failing to serve the communities for which they were intended. To address …

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