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…
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…
