Gulshan Bhatt

Sep 22, 2023 | villagesquare.in | AMIR MALIK |Gulshan Bhatt

Rathin Barman: Wherever there are rhinos, there is always a threat of poaching. Rhinos are killed for their horns to be sold in the international market. There is no market for it in Assam locally. About two decades back we used to lose 50-60 rhinos to poachers every year at Kaziranga National Park. But now the number has almost reached zero. No case of poaching took place in Assam last year. This is surely a big success story for the whole system.

Sep 21, 2023 | villagesquare.in | Gulshan Bhatt |Aamir Ali Bhat

The per capita landholding in India has been steadily decreasing over time. Currently, the average land holding per person in the country is approximately 0.24 acres. This trend is expected to continue, while the need for food and income keeps growing. This situation is particularly challenging in rural areas, where agriculture is the primary source of income.

Jun 8, 2023 | villagesquare.in | Gulshan Bhatt |Abhinav Singh |AMIR MALIK

The issue of economic empowerment of tribal communities has gained significance in recent years due to the several challenges they face, especially when it comes to livelihood. Dang district in Gujarat has 98 percent tribal population. Their primary occupation is agriculture. With increase in household size and fragmented land holding, farming has been turning into an unviable source of livelihood, leading to an increase in distress migration.