Ground Up

Text Stories

Bite-sized, anecdotal stories that provide an insight into how communities experience development at the grassroots.

Selling a pig in Tripura is more difficult than selling one in Assam

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How phishing in Jamtara affects fishing in Tundi, Jharkhand

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A village of coffee growers in Nagaland seeks a better market

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No government exams in Ladakh since 2019

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Kashmir’s fish delicacy tells a tale of change

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In Kumaon, water’s not under the bridge

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Does MSW help get a job in the development sector?

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Freedom denied: Why workers in Pune are pushed into bonded labour

by Akash Shivaji Tanpure

Pune district, Maharashtra

Shadows of the pandemic: Healthcare woes in Mumbai’s informal settlements

Mumbai City district, Maharashtra

Why forest guides at Pench want a better rostering system

by Sunanda Kawal

Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh

Water & Sanitation

A rough ride: Poor sanitation access at Maharashtra’s bus depots

Thane district, Maharashtra

Diversity & Inclusion

Tongue-tied: How the English language is a barrier in the social sector

Amravati district, Maharashtra

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