Srikakulam

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What palmyra palm means to Andhra

From thatch roofs to tasty vadas (fried fritters), parts of the palmyra palm are used in various ways, with even its sap being a summer delicacy. Here are some snapshots of how it’s used in rural Andhra Pradesh.

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Machine eases work, empowers Andhra women labourers

In Srikakulam, zero tillage in maize crop sowing through the double wheel marker reduces workload for women.

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Collective enterprise fights malnutrition with millets

A collective enterprise in coastal Andhra Pradesh is contributing towards better nutrition of women and children in tribal areas by producing millet biscuits, while also providing stable rural livelihoods