River Linking Project Jalgaon, Maharashtra

To equitably distribute water and resolve problems of water scarcity, the local administration of Jalgaon has linked various water channels across the region. The initiative has helped to channel water for drinking and irrigation purposes. Jalgaon, due to its location, receives inadequate rainfall during the monsoon season and water supply storage facilities are below the Read More …

Access to low cost generic medicines, Rajasthan

To improve the healthcare system in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, and make medicines affordable for particularly the marginalized sections of citizens, the district administration of Chittorgarh conceptualized a simple yet effective initiative in 2007 for providing low cost drugs to the people. The initiative involved: a) Asking doctors to prescribe cost effective generic versions of medicines instead Read More …

Karnataka Knowledge Commission (KKC)

The Karnataka Knowledge Commission (KKC), also known as the Karnataka Jnana Aayoga (KJA), was set up in September 2008 for building a vibrant knowledge society in the state of Karnataka. The KIA was initially constituted for a term of three years. However, its term was extended in September 2011 by 18 months for the tenure Read More …