Cuttack, Odisha | September 8, 2026: Jeevan Rekha Parishad (JRP) is expanding its efforts to improve access to safer drinking water in rural Odisha by establishing 10 technology-led, solar-powered Iron Removal Plants (IRPs) in Narasinghpur, Cuttack district. The initiative is being implemented with support from the Livpure Foundation and aims to address concerns related to…
Keonjhar, Odisha: In a remote village of Odisha’s Keonjhar district, a farmer’s determination to overcome chronic water shortages turned into an extraordinary community story. Daitari Naik, a farmer from Talabaitarani village in Banspal block, became known as the “Canal Man of Odisha” after carving a nearly three-kilometre water channel through the Gonasika mountain range to…
New Delhi, August 25, 2026: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has invited proposals for setting up and operating District Drug De-Addiction Centres (DDACs) in districts identified as having gaps in existing de-addiction services, according to information presented in a recent briefing on the government initiative. The initiative is being implemented under the National…
Mangaluru: At 83, retired teacher K. Narayana Naik continues to travel across Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts to help students from financially disadvantaged families access scholarships and continue their education. Known among students as the “Scholarship Master,” Naik has spent more than two decades helping students identify scholarship opportunities, complete applications and connect with…
Farmers are increasingly adopting sustainable agricultural practices through regular community meetings, shared learning and collaborative efforts aimed at improving farm productivity and household incomes. The initiative is being facilitated by Samekit Jan Vikas Kendra (SJVK) with support from DKA, with a focus on strengthening sustainable livelihoods and building greater resilience among farming communities. According to…
Umargaon: Government School Potafalia in Umargaon has been upgraded into a model school, with improvements aimed at providing students with better learning facilities and a more supportive educational environment. Details of the development were shared in a LinkedIn post highlighting the completion of the school transformation. The project includes improvements to the school environment and…
New Delhi, August 11, 2026: NGOs working on skill development and livelihood programmes for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), De-notified Tribes (DNTs) and Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) may have a significant government funding opportunity under the Centre’s Assistance for Skill Development scheme. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment’s current scheme information, updated on August 10,…
New Delhi: Four team members from Udayan Care have completed the three-month Frontline Leadership for Social Impact programme conducted by the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM). The programme focused on developing leadership and managerial capabilities among professionals working in the social impact sector. Over the course of three months, participants engaged in learning and…
Mumbai: Menstrual hygiene awareness continues to be a key focus in improving adolescent health, particularly among school-going girls. A recent orientation programme in Mumbai brought together students to discuss menstrual hygiene, the use of sanitary napkin vending machines, and ways to address common misconceptions surrounding menstruation. The programme was conducted by SAHARA JAN KALYAN SAMITI…
Agra: The Indian Medical Association has started a special organ donation campaign, which will continue till August 13. The main aim is to motivate families of brain-dead patients to donate organs and help save lives. A poster for this campaign was released on Monday at the IMA office in Tota Ka Tal. IMA President Dr….
