Organic Rice Production by SRI: Empowering women in Maharashtra

The Tejaswini Rural Women’s Empowerment Programme, implemented by the Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM), Government of Maharashtra, has empowered marginal women farmers by helping them improvise upon existing agricultural practices through organic farming and System of Rice Intensification (SRI) methods and, in turn, increasing their yield. The emphasis on the role of women in agriculture Read More …

24 x 7 Metered Water: Improving water supply in rural areas of Punjab

Aiming to maximise coverage of villages availing water supply schemes, the 24×7 Metered Water Supply initiative has successfully involved the community in planning and implementation and metering water consumption for judicious use in Punjab. The nodal department, the Department of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (DRWSS), Government of Punjab, has also introduced a novel pull-model Read More …

Arun ePDS: ICTs and process re-engineering for an efficient Public Distribution System in Arunachal Pradesh

The practical challenges of implementing the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Arunachal Pradesh led to the conceptualisation of the Arun ePDS initiative to improve delivery through process re-engineering and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The first phase, currently under implementation, is already showing significant impact in reducing the pilferage of food rations. The Read More …