Village Festivals in Uttarakhand: Initiating Development

In the recent past many personalities from Uttarakhand have made their name in various fields at the national level. But if one looks at the villages of their ancestors, one realises that their region is still underdeveloped in all aspects of economy, migration being the direct cause of this consequence. Villages in Uttarakhand are getting … Read more

Farmer Agitation

The Farmer Agitation has led to mass awareness/education on  APMC-Mandi, FCI, MSP, Essential Commodities, PDS, Food security, Contact Farming and on Potential,  Prospect and problems with Indian Agriculture.

New farm Laws

A Public Policy is being opposed by a section of farmer’s organizations and opposition parties, before being implemented and evaluated. Policy Cycle is an intricate process in Indian Democarcy.

Colonial Impact on Uttarakhand: A Historical Perspective

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Uttarakhand (given to the people as Uttaranchal on 1st August 2000 and is now the twenty seventh state of Indian republic), which lies in the Himalayan heartland, is victim of over-exploitation of its natural resources and of ‘development’ resulting in socio-economic dislocation. This region has witnessed alienation of the village people, increasing workload on women … Read more

Uttarakhand Disaster: Results of increasing anthropogenic activities. by Dinesh Godiyal

Natural calamities on earth can not be predicted; however the trend of increasing frequency of occurrence has been realized since last few decades. Despite improvement in Science and Technology, increases in the loss of assets and human life have been seen due to such calamities. But the big question is, is it the nature which … Read more

Maithi Movement: An Introduction

Let every Marriage be a sweet occasion Plant a tree for beautiful memory परिणय बंधन की मधुर बेला पर एक पौध रोपकर केवल शादी को यादगार ही नही बनाया जा सकता अपितु धरती के प्राकृतिक संसाधनों के सरंक्षण एंव संबर्द्धन की दिशा में यह महान योगदान भी है। मैती का अर्थ: बेटी जिस गांव में … Read more

Himalayan Berry Bedu

The Himalayan Berry- Bedu …..now remains 0nly in the famous song of Uttarakhand…….Bedu pako Bara Masa……. The Fruit is hardly eaten by the Villagers, unlike the Kafal, which also sold in the local market in the season

Village festival in CHAI

A three days village festival on 19, 20 and 21 June 2010, was celebrated in village Chai, P.O. Kunjoli, Patti-Kaudiya, via. Lansdowne, District Pauri Garhwal. The occassion was the inaurgration of renovated Durga temple. On the first day a health camp was organized by the village committee for the area and a team of doctors … Read more