Across India’s rural landscape, women form the backbone of agriculture. They sow seeds, manage livestock, conserve soil, save seeds, and sustain household food systems. Yet despite this central role, their ...

CATALYSING CHANGE IN RURAL MAHARASHTRA | In Narla village, Maharashtra, agriculture has become increasingly uncertain. Erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures have destabilised traditional cropping systems.

In the Northeast, the question is rarely, “Do women want to work?” It is, “What work is available and can survive distance, fragile infrastructure, and thin markets?” Across many districts, ...