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Women of Raika Mala spend several hours every day fetching water from the green, murky johad.

Water scarcity defines life in this Rajasthan village inside Sariska’s protected core, as women spend hours fetching contaminated water

12 Feb 2026

6 min read

Mukesh Kumar Gurjar of Nangalheri village has not used chemical fertilisers this year.

DTE Ground Report: A village in eastern Rajasthan has vowed to do away with chemical farming; but organic agriculture will take time to catch on

05 Feb 2026

3 min read

A tribal woman makes a basket from bamboo cane.

Budget 2026-27: 20 per cent increase in allocation of Livelihood Mission for women empowerment

01 Feb 2026

2 min read

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