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Empowering the nation, Skill India reaffirms Fark Dikh Raha Hai
Launched in 2015, Skill India Mission under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has benefitted more than 1 crore people annually, paving the way for India to become the Skill Capital of the world. Its three most significant interventions; Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme and Industrial Training Institutes has transformed the skilling ecosystem and helped millions secure a better livelihood.
Improved Agriculture with Springshade Development
Introduction The Mahabari Deopani area in Dooars region of West Bengal has perennial springs which are the only source of water for drinking and domestic consumption. In the last 3 years, these springs had started drying up and turned seasonal. Consequently, the homemakers had to trek upstream for about 500–700 m through sloped terrain to fetch water. Recharging of groundwater by checking run-off was found to be the only solution to rejuvenate the spring.
Gifts of soap enhance Hygiene Behaviour
The district administration of Latehar in Jharkhand has been gifting soaps to families in backward villages, located far from the block headquarters of Garu. Their intension is to seek their collective effort to fight against the practice of open defecation in their villages. The move by the block sanitation committee has enhanced people’s personal hygiene behavior.
Announcement of Winners of SRIJAN (Station Rejuvenation Initiative by Joint Action) Competition and Logo Design & Punchline Creation Contest
Indian Railway Station Development Corporation (IRSDC) had conducted the ‘SRIJAN’ contest under the aegis of Indian Railways for implementing low-cost-high-impact ideas on its station redevelopment projects, the logo design and punchline creation contest. All three were crowdsourced through the MyGov portal.
Barefoot Ambassador for Organic Farming in Kerala – Alice Vijayan
Being grown up in a farmer’s family, Alice has a passion for agricultural development in her area. Her father, who is a well-known agriculturist of her area, has inspired her to take up agriculture as a primary source of livelihoods. Until her marriage, she used to help her father in the agricultural activity in the village. Soon after her marriage, she continued to be involved in agriculture in a different way like adopting the modern practices which are more sustainable and lucrative as compared to traditional farming.
Soak Pits: One Stop Solution for Paharpur
Introduction Uttari Noneya and Enarwabhar villages, which were located in Paharpur block in Purbi Champaran District of Bihar, had no proper drainage system. As a result, wastewater was stagnating near the houses, creating unhygienic conditions and providing a breeding ground for mosquitoes. To address this issue, it was decided to provide soak pits to individual households in these villages. The primary objective of this intervention was not only to improve the hygiene in these villages but also to use the wastewater for recharging the groundwater.
The transition from a House-Wife to an Agro-Entrepreneur – Sarala A. Bangare
Sarala, was a poor woman who used to depend on rainfed single cropping farmlands from her in laws. She got training on agro-ecological practices as a Krishi Sakhi during the process. She also dug a well through MGNREGS, installed a drip irrigation system, taking a loan from SHG, introduced chemical-free Rabi season vegetables in her field. She has inspired another 20 women from SHGs. She also has addressed the challenges of vegetable marketing through collectivization at Producer’s Group (PG) level, doing the business of organic products and earning about Rs 90,000 per annum).
Candle Light Vigil around Traditional Water Bodies
With a view to generating awareness about the importance of water conservation and the need to protect traditional water bodies, a candle light vigil was organized around the Collectorate Pond in Bhojpur district of Bihar on 3rd September, 2019.
Winner Announcement of CIPAM-DIPP’s Logo Design and Slogan/Tagline Writing Competitions for Geographical Indications of India
The Cell for IPR Promotion and Management under the aegis of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, launched the Logo Design and Slogan/ Tagline Contests for Geographical Indications of India (GI) between 18th October, 2017 to 1st December 2017, in collaboration with mygov.in platform.
The transition from agriculture to transport for livelihoods – Kismati Devi
Kismati’s family mostly depends on agriculture followed by livestock rearing, and daily wages to feed the 6-member family. Her family owns only three bighas of agricultural land. The production from this land is insufficient to attain the food security of the family. The total cereals and pulse production from her own property provides them food for only six months, and the rest of the month’s food items is purchased from outside, with the income generated through daily wages.
Discovering the Skill Stars of India
Participate in India’s Skill Competition, IndiaSkills 2020 and get a chance to represent India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 When Faruk Ahmed ran away from home at the age of 16, little did he know he would go on to represent his country one day. Scared from confronting his father about his exam result, Farukh ended up boarding a train to Bengaluru. After spending sleepless nights at shelter homes, Farukh met a steward at a baking academy. Unknown to the world of baking, he joined the house-keeping staff. With his observant eyes and mind, Farukh’s chemistry with baking thus began.
Orang National Park: A Quiet Rendezvous with Nature
Orang National Park, located in the districts of Darrang and Sonitpur, is very popular among tourists for its rich flora and fauna. Known for its numerous wetlands, man-made water bodies and a wide spectrum of wildlife, Orang is one of the magnificent National Parks of the State. Due to its proximity to three rivers namely Pachnoi, Belsiri and Dhansiri, Orang forms a vital part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot.