Haryana
Revamped play schools make learning fun in Haryana
A youth-led governance programme transforms Haryana’s anganwadis into fun learning centres for children, while empowering the staff to be proactive and confident.
Main Bhi Curie: Haryana schoolgirls learn secrets of science
A school in Jalmana village of Haryana’s Panipat district witnesses ‘Main Bhi Curie’, a transformative initiative that aims to foster STEM education and scientific temperament among girls.
Schoolgirls raise their voice successfully against prejudice
Recognising the strength of collective power, the girl students of a rural government school get their misogynistic teacher replaced, improve washroom facilities and inspire action in other schools.
Book Review: The Indian Village by Surinder S. Jodhka
Published by Aleph Book Company, the book chronicles socioeconomic changes in Indian villages through interesting anecdotes.
Community leads the way for better schooling in Haryana
Haryana reconstitutes school management committees involving parents, teachers, students and local government representatives to ensure a participatory and inclusive education system.
Soilless agriculture takes root in Haryana
Farmers in Haryana, aided by a government subsidy, are slowly taking to hydroponics to grow exotic vegetables and leafy greens under controlled temperature in poly houses.
The much-maligned khaaps still have potential
Though rigid at times, the centuries-old informal social institution of khaap can still be effective in solving issues if it adapts to the needs of a changing society.
Mewa Rani’s journey for a healthier Haryana
India has over a million local community health workers in the country. In Malab village of Nuh district of Haryana, Village Square met 32 years old health worker Mewa Rani at an Anganwadi centre.
Toilets as bride price scripts sanitation success in Haryana
A social marketing campaign urging parents of brides to demand toilets at marriage negotiations has led to a dramatic increase of 21% in private sanitation coverage in Haryana, particularly in rural areas