Livelihoods

2025-01-17

From Struggles to Strength: Hemalata and Rasmita's Empowering Journey with SHG

2024-11-18

Fostering Growth: UANAT Project’s Partnership with Horticulture Departments

In the idyllic landscapes of Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in Odisha, a ray of hope shines bright for farmers seeking to elevate their agricultural practices and livelihoods. The Utkal Action for Agricultural Transformations (UANAT) Project, in collaboration with CYSD, emerges as this beacon of hope, supported by a significant infusion of 131.27 lakhs from the Horticulture Departments. Together, they embark on a transformative journey aimed at promoting cluster development and empowering farmers through a range of horticultural initiatives.

2024-11-18

Empowering Women: From NTFP Collectors to Millet Entrepreneurs

In the vibrant heart of Thakurmunda, nestled within the lush landscapes of the Mayurbhanj district, a community of resilient Santal tribal women is rewriting the narrative of their livelihoods. Traditionally known for their craftsmanship in crafting disposable plates from shal leaves and gathering firewood from dense forests, these women have embarked on a new journey of entrepreneurship.

2024-11-18

Transforming Agriculture with Millet Cultivation

Tavasarua villagers, mostly farmers, rely on agriculture for their livelihood. Owing to insufficient water for traditional paddy cultivation they face huge challenges. But, with the intervention of Odisha Millets Mission for promotion of millets in tribal regions like Kendujhar district, the farmers of Tavasarua in Saharapada Tahasil of the district could see new hope and success in agriculture despite limited rainfall.

2024-11-18

Sustainability Through Non-Pesticide Manure

Costly chemical input in agriculture can be seen as one of the reasons why so many conventional farmers are becoming indebted. Organic farmers protect themselves from this by producing their own inputs from organic matter. CYSD staff members involved in Odisha Millets Mission (OMM) programme have undertaken an intensive research and revealed that organic input can reduce the input expenditure cost of farmers.

2024-11-18

Monsoon Potato Brings Livelihood Transformation in Kashipur Block:

In the lush landscapes of Kashipur Block in Rayagada district of Odisha, a transformative episode unfolded in the life of Kamala Majhi, a 45-year-old tribal farmer from Mati Maa Producers Group, Bariaguda village. Traditionally engaged in cultivating crops like Ragi, Maize, Nizer, paddy, and minor millets, Kamala embraced a new opportunity brought forth by the intervention of CYSD-UANAT (Utkal’s Action for Agricultural Transformation) Project for cultivation of monsoon potatoes. Shift from traditional forest based livelihoods to agriculture was further encouraged by CYSD’s initiative to promote cash crops, particularly vegetable cultivation throughout the year.

2024-11-18

Micro Agri-Enterprise Empowers Malati Mohanta:

Champajhar, a revenue village in Thakurmunda Block of Mayurbhanj District of Odisha, is about 80 Km away from the district headquarters Baripada. People from heterogeneous castes like ST, SC, OBC and General are the main residents of this village.

2024-07-01

Non-Pesticide Management Practice Augmenting Surai’s Agriculture Production:

Adopting Natural Farming Practices, Surai Maji, a 46-year-old woman farmer of Ratachuan village in Kodipari Gram Panchayat, has broken the barriers in the agricultural landscape. In order to sustain the livelihood of her family – husband Lada Maji and three other members, Surai actively gets involved in both agricultural and non-agricultural activities.

2024-07-01

Embracing Monsoon Potato Farming – A Case of Subhasanti:

In a shift from traditional forest-based livelihoods to agriculture, tribal communities have transitioned towards cultivating cash crops, notably vegetables. The CYSD intervention has actively encouraged farmers to embrace year-round cultivation of cash crops, with Monsoon potato cultivation being a prime example of success in the Kashipur block during 2021 with collaboration with the District Horticulture Department.

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Livelihoods

From Struggles to Strength: Hemalata and Rasmita's Empowering Journey with SHG

Fostering Growth: UANAT Project’s Partnership with Horticulture Departments

Empowering Women: From NTFP Collectors to Millet Entrepreneurs

Transforming Agriculture with Millet Cultivation

Sustainability Through Non-Pesticide Manure

Monsoon Potato Brings Livelihood Transformation in Kashipur Block:

Micro Agri-Enterprise Empowers Malati Mohanta:

Non-Pesticide Management Practice Augmenting Surai’s Agriculture Production:

Embracing Monsoon Potato Farming – A Case of Subhasanti:

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Paramedics Empowering Maatru & Jaanch Committees in Sikharchandi Slum

Champion of inclusivity: Jharana Musuka’s inspiring journey of community empowerment

Kailash Sirika: Bridging Kolnara with Govt. Schemes through Panchayat Support Centre

Surakshya Project: Empowering Communities and Revitalizing Governance in Rural Odisha

From Struggles to Strength: Hemalata and Rasmita's Empowering Journey with SHG

Odisha Vikash Conclave-2024: Viksit Odisha @2036: Leveraging Demographic Intelligence for Development

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