How one woman-led SHG turned a struggling bio-input unit into a thriving village enterprise
Introduction “I never thought our small centre could serve an entire block,” smiles a Udyamini didi from the Kuhukeka SHG in Haringhata. In Harinkhaola village, a group of determined women ...
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From Fields to Solar Futures
Roots in Farming Bijoy, an 18-year-old from the misty hills of Darjeeling, comes from a family of farmers. “My family are farmers. We work in agriculture, and our main ...
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From Struggles to Stability in the Solar Sector
Sarada Modak, from Nadia, grew up in a financially weak family with an annual household income of just ₹88,000. Even after completing ITI, she struggled to find stable ...
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Empowering Farmers, Strengthening Markets
Growing Together, Learning Together Matir Kotha Farmer Producer Company, located in Banshi, Bankura, brings together 462 shareholders who cultivate a diverse range of crops including paddy, potato, sweet potato, ...
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From Sustainable Cultivation to Strong Market Connections
Cultivating Change, Building Connections Defey Munal Farmer Producer Company Ltd., based in Sombary Bazar, Gorubathan in Kalimpong district of West Bengal, brings together 290 farmer members who cultivate high-value ...
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How Clean Energy Could Transform North Bengal’s Tea Gardens?
No lights after sundown. Irrigation struggles at every turn. These aren’t just minor inconveniences – they’re daily hurdles for thousands of small tea growers across North Bengal. The ...
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Steel with a Purpose: Paving the Way for a Low-Carbon Future
Steel is all around us – from the bridges we cross to the homes we live in. But what if we told you that something as solid and ...
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Communities at the Forefront: Inspiring Stories from Rural Bengal
Communities across rural West Bengal are at the heart of transformative change, embracing sustainable farming practices that improve livelihoods and protect the environment. Climate Smart Agriculture in India ...
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Cultivating a Sustainable Future with Climate-Resilient Agriculture
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, sustainable agriculture practices have become more crucial than ever. SwitchON's Climate Resilient Agriculture program empowers communities to adopt ...
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International Co-operative Day: The Power of Unity and Shared Prosperity within Women
In observance of International Cooperative Day, SwitchON Foundation brought together women entrepreneurs celebrating the pivotal contributions of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises to the local economy. This collaborative ...
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