09/09/2026
VIEWS-India E-Newsletter | August 2026 Edition
Voices of Change. Communities in Action.
From empowering farmers and strengthening village participation to youth-led community dialogues, girlsβ empowerment, inclusive learning, and disaster response, August was a month of collective action, resilience, and grassroots impact across Odisha. πΎπ§π½π€π
π° Highlights from this monthβs edition:
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86 Village Development Committees participated in the Special Gram Sabha and presented their Village Development Plans.
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Marginal farmers in Ganjam, Gajapati & Mayurbhanj received continuous handholding support and agricultural tools to strengthen sustainable livelihoods.
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Farmers across four Gram Panchayats received support under Shree Anna Abhiyan to strengthen ragi cultivation and access to procurement.
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Parvatiβs Ragi Journey: From traditional farming to improved productivity, income, and stronger livelihood security.
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Seven youth-led Mohalla Sabhas generated community awareness on child marriage, substance abuse, safe migration, public health, hygiene, and environmental protection.
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44 adolescent girls participated in menstrual awareness and Community Champion Training, promoting dignity and ending menstrual stigma.
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Women strengthened their pathways towards skills, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment through tailoring training, with 120 participants.
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Safe Space Mapping empowered adolescent girls to recognise risks, speak up, and build stronger voices for their safety.
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Inclusive learning and accessibility: Health, SRH awareness, and audiobook training supported students with visual disabilities.
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150 flood-affected families in Bhadrak received essential relief support, with a focus on persons with disabilities and vulnerable households.
π¬ These stories reflect how community voices, youth leadership, inclusive action, and strong partnerships can create lasting change and more resilient communities.
π Read the full August 2026 E-Newsletter and discover the stories of change!
Together, letβs continue building resilient communities and creating pathways to dignity, opportunity, and hope. π±π