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How Hajipur managed to catch the rain

3 weeks ago | villagesquare.in | Kumud Joshi |Alpesh Patel

Hajipur village, located in the heart of Gujarat’s Mehsana district, had a rapidly growing crisis at hand. Its groundwater was depleting at an alarming rate due to the overuse of tubewell pumps for agricultural purposes. Initially, the idea was met with resistance. Many villagers, including members of the Gram Panchayat, were skeptical. Years of water misuse had created a sense of helplessness. Like many other villages in the region, Hajipur had become heavily reliant on groundwater for irrigation.
The invisible women farmers

3 weeks ago | villagesquare.in | Shaurya Sharma

Lakshmi Patel from a small village called Hasda in Dhamdha block of Durg District, Chhattisgarh, has three acres of land, where she and her family grow paddy and vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes, and brinjal. They are one of the few households in the village with a borewell. Because of the ample availability of water, they grow multiple crops annually and earn decent returns at the mandi (wholesale market).
The many faces of mask art in India

3 weeks ago | villagesquare.in | Arushi Mishra

Masks have been a significant expression of art and culture in various indigenous communities of India. Apart from holding great historical as well as traditional value for the communities that are associated with them, they also help us to understand the unique cultures of these communities.
More of India’s crafts heritage through G.I. Tags

1 month ago | villagesquare.in | Arushi Mishra

The enormous diversity in the crafts seen in India is a testimony to its rich history. It is the fusion of traditional pasts and customs that today the country enjoys numerous arts, crafts and handicraft traditions. These aspects are significant in understanding the core principles and beliefs a country adheres to. Much of this handiwork has the distinction of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, that goes a long way in preserving and promoting the said craft.
The Himalayan Brown Bear, surviving against all odds

1 month ago | villagesquare.in | Aditya Ansh

Four of the eight species of bears found globally are present in India and the Himalayan Brown Bear is one of the rarest of them. It is a subspecies of the brown bear that faces growing threats from the rise in tourism, climate change, and human encroachment. In India, they are found in the rugged regions of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, northern Uttarakhand and parts of Sikkim.
Mapping India’s arts and crafts heritage through G.I. Tags

2 months ago | villagesquare.in | Arushi Mishra

Given the expansive culture of India, it would turn out to be an arduous task to recount every arts and crafts tradition of the country. However, we strive here to list some of the few important arts and crafts products awarded with the Geographical Indication (G.I.) tag by the Government of India. G.I. tags are an important mark of the authentic traditional arts and crafts products made in various regions of India. All handicraft products of India have their roots in certain areas and traditions.
Sopan Joshi: The mango is India’s memory drive

2 months ago | villagesquare.in | Anuradha Varma |Saurav Kumar |Atray Karmahe |Jeroo Irani

Once upon a time, mango was a central part of the rural economy and it had an important role to play in cities, too, says Sopan Joshi. In a freewheeling interview, he tells us about his book Mangifera Indica: A Biography of the Mango, which took him eight years to write and research, and how India is home to as many as 1,000 varieties of mangoes, and much more. Sopan Joshi (SJ): My favourite memories of researching this book have to do with moments of clarity amidst a cat’s cradle of material.
Sukma’s educational renaissance

2 months ago | villagesquare.in | Saurav Kumar |Atray Karmahe |Gustasp Irani |Rema Sundar

Sukma, nestled in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, has long been a battleground of challenges. The district’s dense forests, tribal communities, and the lingering shadow of Naxal insurgency have compounded its struggle for educational progress. Years of conflict have disrupted schooling, leaving a trail of closures, teacher shortages, and illiteracy.
Agra’s leather industry struggles amid rising costs

2 months ago | villagesquare.in | Suhail Bhat

As India’s largest shoemaking hub, with 7,500 footwear units employing 400,000 workers, Agra produces 65% of the country’s footwear. However, rising leather prices have made it increasingly difficult for businesses to sustain operations, putting the leather industry here, a key part of the city’s heritage since the Mughal era, in jeopardy. Agra, Uttar Pradesh
From earth to art: Larnai black clay pottery

Mar 12, 2025 | villagesquare.in | Atiqur Rahman |Er. Chirag Patel |Asma Khan |Umar Altaf

The art of making pottery is a cherished tradition in Meghalaya. This craft uses a unique combination of black clay mixed with serpentine stone, giving the pottery its distinctive look. Passed down through generations, the techniques used in creating these pots are equally important to their beauty. What sets Larnai black pottery apart is the special materials and the time-honored methods employed by artisans, making each piece a remarkable work of art.