Governance

What is good governance? How well can a person or a community access help or push for a needed change? How often are they heard? Village Square shines a light on the people and schemes making the biggest impact or providing the most unique solutions.

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Child Trafficking: “To unite children with their parents feels amazing”

Shrishti Shankar leads rescues and raids against child trafficking and child labour in Jharkhand. Working with Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) as Ranchi’s District Coordinator, she also strategizes on the best ways of protecting rural children at the grassroots level.

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Perils of anganwadi worker not showing up for work

A childcare worker in an anganwadi is a vital part of a village - ensuring the health and growth of rural children. A young development professional observes the consequences when there is no worker for months.

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“Gratitude award” offers Rs 1 crore for India’s changemakers

The Yashraj Research Foundation announced “Yashraj Bharti Samman Award” to recognise leaders of social change in India who could win Rs One Crore - each - for their transformative idea or work.

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Where are women in local government?

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Dismayed by seeing very few women in district-level government prompts two young development professionals to find out why.

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Saathi Ventures announces award for stories of micro-entrepreneurs

More than half of India's population is engaged in entrepreneurship, especially micro-entrepreneurship. To celebrate India’s massive micro-entrepreneurial economy, Saathi Ventures is conducting a micro-entrepreneurship storytelling challenge.

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Sparking ideas for India’s next 75 years

The recent Indian Rural Colloquy brought together India's sharpest minds - from doyens of the development world to industry leaders, government secretaries and activists - all at the front of India's march to progress.

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World’s highest railway bridge brings Kashmiri villagers hope

As the arch of world’s highest rail bridge over the Chenab River in Kashmir gets completed in time for Independence Day, people in the valley look forward to a better economy when trains start plying.

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How the youth built and build India

Contrary to the myth that youth are self-absorbed, many young women and men not only fought for Independence but in the decades that followed have given up well paying jobs to work on India's development - which the youth of today carry forward.

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Chai and Bandhu brew a perfect blend for Chakla

Suspicious of his motives, his tea shop and Muslim identity, the people of Chakla village shunned Abdul Nazar until they realised his chai shop was a springboard to develop their village.