Articles by: Geeta Sinha

Odisha Millets Mission- a step towards combating climate vulnerability and promoting sustainable food systems

Odisha Millets Mission- a step towards combating climate vulnerability and promoting sustainable food systems

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation conducted a pan-India assessment of climate change vulnerability based on fourteen parameters encompassing socio-economic aspects, livelihood, institution and infrastructure and biophysical features. “Out of 100 most vulnerable districts in the country, 70% of them are in five states of Eastern India– Assam, Bihar,[Read More…]

by 30/12/2021 Comments are Disabled India
Repeal of farmer laws: A win to celebrate the power of peoples’ voices

Repeal of farmer laws: A win to celebrate the power of peoples’ voices

The recent repeal of the farm laws by the central government sets an example which re-assures the power in people’s voices entrusted in democratic values, processes and practices. It is a win to celebrate and remember that such authoritarian governance and policies can be overthrown with people’s solidarity, vision, perseverance, and resilience. In India, the farmers and their families protested[Read More…]

by 18/12/2021 Comments are Disabled India