Ranchi
Mangoes bring sweet returns in Jharkhand
From barren fields to flourishing mango orchards, Rajkumar Yadav's journey showcases the transformative impact of Birsa Harit Gram Yojna on rural livelihoods in Jharkhand.
‘More than my food business, it’s about uplifting my community’
A training programme prompted her to start her own ragi-based food business. After a successful start, she has expanded the business and now trains other women in her village for better livelihood.
Jharkhand’s tribal cuisine gets a trendy twist
A team of young professionals is giving a contemporary touch to Jharkhand’s tribal food through an agro-tourism venture, which offers a fine dining and farm-stay experience to visitors on the outskirts of Ranchi while empowering local villagers.
A ‘berry’ good farmer leads the way in Jharkhand
Switching from traditional crops and adopting new techniques, a woman farmer – in addition to being a mother and a college student – tastes sweet success growing strawberries.
From tribal roots to a fashion icon: Jharkhand model redefines beauty standards
Anjel Mareena Tirkey from Jharkhand has broken the societal norms of her conservative Oraon tribal community to realise her dream of pursuing a career in the modelling and entertainment industry.
MGNREGA — How more rural women can join the workforce
Appointing women mates has increased the participation of women in the rural workforce. But identifying and addressing issues will ensure choosing the right candidates and produce better results.
From toil to triumph
Driven by the need for an increased income, this homemaker from a Jharkhand village started a bio-resource centre, fostering healthier crops and paving the way towards adopting sustainable agricultural practices.
Millet farmer cooking up a storm in her Jharkhand bakery
After taking to modern farming methods and getting a higher yield, this woman farmer from Hutar village in Jharkhand embarks on a successful entrepreneurial journey by making and selling millet sweets.
Jharkhand’s first breast milk bank for premature babies
Rani Hospital in Ranchi offers a lifeline for vulnerable newborns, ensuring pasteurised breast milk for them, promoting health, reducing infections and fostering a community of selfless donors.
Young football coach helps girls kick their way to empowerment
From a stone hurled at her to being locked up by her family, teen Muskan Kumari endured pain. But her passion for football is taking her places.