by Rukmini | Jun 30, 2024 | Articles, Social Organisation, Youth
Empowering young individuals to embrace agroecological practices not only ensures sustainable food production but also fosters rural livelihoods, environmental conservation, and socio-economic development. This article delves into the challenges faced by youth in...
by Rukmini | Jun 30, 2024 | Articles, Featured, Social Organisation, Youth
An alarming fall in pollinators population would collapse the ecosystem rendering a food security crisis. BAIF’s pilot initiatives to boost the population of pollinator insects, not only enhanced pollination and crop production, but has also empowered youth to become...
by Rukmini | Jun 30, 2024 | Articles, Social Organisation, Youth
Janaki Bobbili from Veerabhadrapuram village in Andhra Pradesh, India, is one of the champions of the nutri-garden initiative, which seeks to increase farmers’ income, while enhancing the health and well-being of rural families through better access to diversified,...
by Rukmini | Jun 30, 2024 | Articles, Social Organisation, Youth
Realizing the importance of rural youth in agricultural development of the country, the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) implemented the ARYA project to fully utilize the potential of rural youth and reverse migration. Youth are the most vital segment of...
by Rukmini | Jun 30, 2024 | Articles, Social Organisation, Women
Empowerment of women is essentially the process of upliftment of economic, social and political status of women, the traditionally underprivileged ones, in the society. Empowering women fuels thriving economies, spurring productivity and growth. The case of Bibi...
by Rukmini | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Social Organisation, Youth
The publication on Youth and agriculture: key challenges and concrete solutions provides real life examples on how to re-engage youth in agriculture. It shows how tailor-made educational programmes can provide rural youth with the skills and insights needed to engage...
