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How modern technologies and indigenous knowledge can transform agriculture in rural India

Aug 24, 2024 | thehindubusinessline.com | Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti

Indian agriculture is a core pillar of the Indian economy, embracing 45 per cent of the workforce and being the largest source of livelihood. Women comprise 33 per cent of the agriculture labour force and 48 per cent of the self-employed farmers in India. If the majority of the food production is in the rural areas, then why is our population not consuming sufficient food quantity and dietary diversity.
Glo-cal Environmental Action Needs Local Indigenous Discourses

Jun 5, 2024 | bwsustainabilityworld.com | Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti

“The environment is viewed as an interdependent system where people, forests, and land are closely linked. Respecting the environment involves using its resources wisely to ensure sustainability and regeneration Glo-cal Environmental Action needs local Indigenous discourses,” writes Neeraja Kudrimoti, Associate Director at Transform Rural India.
Ground Zero COP28, Why Rural Design In Climate Action Matter

Dec 26, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti

India’s share of global CO2 emissions has sharply risen to 7.3%, making it the world’s third-largest carbon emitter. However, the country’s population share is 17.7% globally, with over 65% residing in rural areas. Notably, 85% of the poor population lives in rural India, where per capita emissions are significantly lower. This indicates that, while human activities are major contributors to emissions, rural areas are likely to bear the brunt of climate change.
Millets Are Gaining Global Attention, but Why Is It Still Not a Staple in India?

Sep 5, 2023 | thequint.com | Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti

Millets have gained prominence globally but are still on the plates of the niche, the poor, or the marginalised. For impactful stories you just can’t missNational Nutrition Week 2023 is here, and it also happens to be the International Year of Millets. India has a rich history of millets.
Mokhada tribal villagers don’t fear the rains anymore

Aug 7, 2023 | villagesquare.in | Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti

Amidst the scenic embrace of the majestic Sahyadri hills, one of Maharashtra’s heritage-rich Palghar district’s hidden gems emerges – the quaint taluka of Mokhada. Here, amidst the lush landscape, a tale of transformation unfolds for the tribal villagers. Mokhada, the second smallest taluka in Palghar, is home to 59 villages, where the heartbeat of life is the tribals belonging primarily to the Warli and Katkari tribes, constituting a staggering 92 per cent of the population.
Many Corners of Village Square - Stories and Insights from Rural India

Aug 5, 2023 | villagesquare.in | Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti |Monika Marandi

Indian villages are full of stories that reflect the diversity, resilience and unique perspectives of its people. Capturing these stories and bringing them to the forefront is our coffee table book – ‘Many Corners of a Village Square’. The quaint charm of rural India is often overlooked, overshadowed by the rapid pace of urbanisation.
‘Shameless Greens’ - making millets cool

Aug 4, 2023 | villagesquare.in | Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti |Monika Marandi

Chhattisgarh Ragi milkshake, bajra khichadi, millet momos and lollipops... Sounds exciting, intriguing and delicious? These recipes were developed at Raigarh Millets Cafe, Chhattisgarh’s first eatery to serve exclusive millet-based foods.
Halma - MP’s tribal festival helps heal earth

Jul 27, 2023 | villagesquare.in | Pranay Tripathi |Nasir Yousufi |Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti

Halma – MP’s tribal festival helps heal earth The tradition of Halma, which translates as ‘call for help,’ has been brought back from the brink of extinction and is now celebrated as an environmental festival in the heartland of India. Pranay Tripathi Jul 27, 2023 Jhabua-Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh The summer gathering of around 1,300 villages in Jhabua and Alirajpur districts of Madhya Pradesh is a must-see occasion.
Women suffer as Kashmir garlic faces market blues

Jul 26, 2023 | villagesquare.in | Nasir Yousufi |Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti |Gurvinder Singh

In the serene valleys of rural Kashmir, where the beauty of nature masks the struggles of its inhabitants, a poignant tale unfolds. Here, amidst the lush landscapes, lies a crop that holds not only sustenance but also dreams of prosperity for its cultivators — garlic. However, this year, as the market for this precious bulb witnesses a slump for the fourth consecutive year, the hopes of garlic growers, particularly women, are being shattered.
How this Chhattisgarh cafe mainstreamed millets

Jul 26, 2023 | villagesquare.in | Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti |Atiqur Rahman |Sukanya Roy |Tonmoy Talukdar

Ragi milkshake, bajra khichadi, millet momos and lollipops… Sounds exciting, intriguing and delicious? These recipes were developed at Raigarh Millets Cafe, Chhattisgarh’s first eatery to serve exclusive millet-based foods. The cafe was started in 2022 with a will for innovation and a desire for creating a successful model, where nutrition could merge with taste.