Author: Lyndee Prickitt

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Is rural India on the brink of a renaissance?

Will Indian villages be part of the country's galloping growth? A leading development conference holds over 100 conversations to find out.

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India’s Earth Day heroes

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From the farmers who turn barren land into lush forests to those who breed new, sustainable varieties of fruits (with fewer seeds to boot!) - India’s villages are bursting with eco-warriors who are investing in our planet. Join us as we salute them on Earth Day 2022.

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Celebrating rural women – with no bias

Every day is International Women’s Day at Village Square where we champion India’s rural women - too often unseen or ignored by the rest of the world. That is why we created our Her Life series that features stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. In their own words. With no bias.

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Swara Bhasker kicks off The Bharat Youth Dialogues

Critically acclaimed actor and vocal champion of the poor Swara Bhasker will be in discussion with veteran journalist, Suparna Sharma in Delhi on December 15 for Village Square’s inaugural Bharat Youth Dialogues.

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Youth Hub – the new buzz in Village Square

Village Square is excited to introduce its new Youth Hub initiative – a space for India’s urban and rural youth to interact, examine and activate ideas for creating a better India.

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2021 Village Vibe photo competition winners

From over 2,500 beautiful submissions we received throughout the month of October for six categories, our esteemed panel of judges selected three winners from each category.

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Village Vibe photo competition and exhibition

Village Square gets over 2,500 entries for the “Village Vibe” photo competition - the winners will be announced at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on November 19.

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1 billion doses down

In nine months one billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are taken – a feat that would not be possible without the development community mobilising local influencers to help get the job done.