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For years, access to water in Indra Tola, Noamundi, Jharkhand meant compromise.Women walked long distances to fetch wate...
24/04/2026

For years, access to water in Indra Tola, Noamundi, Jharkhand meant compromise.

Women walked long distances to fetch water. Wells ran dry, and the only available water was unsafe, so it was treated with bleach to prevent bacterial growth. Daily routines, health and education were all shaped around this uncertainty, until a decision changed not just the infrastructure but the way this community witnessed life.

A group of women came together, questioned the status quo and chose to act. What followed was a clean, direct way for water supply to every home.

Watch the full story to know what made this shift possible: https://youtu.be/xZEKCFGRN4U

Women's representation as business owners is currently a work in progress, which is steadily picking up its pace at the ...
18/04/2026

Women's representation as business owners is currently a work in progress, which is steadily picking up its pace at the grassroots level. Women have long been a part of the workforce, yet never owned it, but in Gopalpur, that distinction is changing.

Led by Jhili Das, the Jai Jagannath Food Producer Group operates as a collective women-led enterprise where members manage production, finances and day-to-day decision-making. Their work has steadily moved beyond the village and is taking them to platforms like Gopalpur Beach festivals, fairs in Bhubaneswar and larger public marketplaces. Today, they cater to school functions and Education Department events, often serving over 500 people at a time, reflecting both the scale they have built and the trust they have earned.

With a project cost of ₹5.5 lakh this year, the enterprise generated a profit of ₹1,47,705, maintaining a 29% margin, showing that what they are building is not just active, but sustainable.
What began as a small effort to create local work has evolved into a structured business serving large gatherings and local institutions.

Read the complete story here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/work-worship-ownership-gopalpur-also-building-leadership-bgy1c

14/04/2026

Let's understand that the real impact of sport is not just seen on podiums and finishes, but in the journeys that slowly transform an individual and ultimately an entire community.

Reva’s discipline at nine, Manas’s resilience after bullying, Hiba’s return from injury to national success and Arindam’s shift from athlete to coach, each story reflects what becomes possible when the right support systems exist.

Grassroots sport creates a foundation that offers structure.

Where there is uncertainty, the community provides direction; where there is doubt, right training provides opportunity.

When these systems are strengthened, sport does more than train individuals; it builds confidence, continuity and communities that carry progress forward.

Reva, 9, trains in karate at Jamshedpur, where she has been practising since the age of four.Her introduction to the spo...
12/04/2026

Reva, 9, trains in karate at Jamshedpur, where she has been practising since the age of four.

Her introduction to the sport came from her mother’s aspiration for her to join the Indian Army, shaping an early focus on discipline and physical training. With consistent emotional and financial support from her mother and grandparents, she has been able to follow a routine that demands far more than her age would suggest.

“Dieting was the toughest part. Avoiding junk food was a challenge,” she says, reflecting the everyday discipline behind her training. Reva is currently a brown belt in Goju Ryu and has already competed at national-level championships, securing a gold and silver at the 2023 KGP Nationals, followed by double bronze at the 2024 National Karate Championship in Kharagpur.

Looking ahead, she aims to represent India at the Olympic Games, join the Indian Army and continue advancing in karate at the highest levels.

Arindam Battacharjee’s journey in sport spans over two decades, from a young athlete training in Jamshedpur to a nationa...
11/04/2026

Arindam Battacharjee’s journey in sport spans over two decades, from a young athlete training in Jamshedpur to a national-level weightlifting champion and now a sports educator.

He started at 16, pursuing bodybuilding before transitioning to weightlifting. Within a short period, he progressed from state competitions to national championships, culminating in three gold medals at the 45th Junior National Weightlifting Championship in 2008. He met with significant financial challenges throughout his career. Meeting the dietary demands of weightlifting was difficult due to the monetary crisis, and at one point, a local priest and a local friend supported him to help sustain his training, demonstrating the strength of community support at the right time. This definitely allowed some more time, but it could not withstand the growing financial pressure. Arindam finally stepped away from competitive sport.

His determination did not end with competition; it evolved. Today, he coaches Kho Kho, guiding young athletes to national-level performance, while shaping pathways that make the journey more accessible for those who follow.

Noamundi College continues to strengthen its learning environment, with the addition of a STEM Lab, Geography Lab, Readi...
10/04/2026

Noamundi College continues to strengthen its learning environment, with the addition of a STEM Lab, Geography Lab, Reading Room and the re-launch of its Multi-Skill Development Centre. The initiative is part of a partnership between Axis Bank and Tata Steel Foundation. The focus is on strengthening existing higher education infrastructure. Serving a large tribal student population, many of them first-generation learners and women, the college plays a critical role in supporting higher education in the region. These facilities aim to deepen practical learning, provide dedicated academic spaces and build vocational skills training within the campus itself.

09/04/2026

In Meramandali, Odisha, small efforts to improve everyday income gradually began to take shape with small but significant efforts.
Over time, through Gruhalaxmi Cooperative Society (GCS), these efforts began to connect. Today, over 2,200+ women are part of this collective, with many running small businesses from grocery shops and tiffin services to poultry, tailoring and craft work. Some have also taken on the role of trainers, helping others learn and find their footing.
What is being built here is steady progress, with women continuing to support each other in improving their work and everyday lives.

Watch the complete story here: https://youtu.be/5I8gEmW8CTY?si=UVKlzvu592omIcZX

On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the theme “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers” highlights ...
06/04/2026

On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the theme “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers” highlights sport’s role in enabling social inclusion, reducing inequality and connecting communities across generations and geographies.
At the grassroots level, this impact is both visible and immediate.
Across community grounds and training spaces, sports such as kho-kho, football, volleyball, hockey, archery, karate and weightlifting create environments where access is prioritised. These are spaces where individuals come together, often across age groups, backgrounds and abilities, to participate, engage and grow.
In doing so, sport begins to bridge gaps between opportunity and access, between individuals and systems and between fear and success. At the same time, it challenges barriers that often limit participation, whether social, economic or structural.
Strengthening grassroots sport is therefore critical. It ensures that these shared spaces continue to exist and evolve, making sport not just a pathway for performance, but a platform for inclusion, livelihood and collective progress.

04/04/2026

Education starts long before the classrooms. It starts with people choosing to understand their responsibility in the kids’ and ultimately the community's future.
In Dhenkanal, Odisha, that effort reaches 53,000+ children across 500 government schools and 670+ Anganwadi centres. 2,000+ children have returned to the classrooms through non-residential bridge centres and are learning with confidence. In this consistent shift, the focus remains on helping every child stay connected to education.

This is just a glimpse.
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/yd5iTfE56To

People with autism are often asked to navigate a world that isn’t designed for them. A world full of instructions. But f...
02/04/2026

People with autism are often asked to navigate a world that isn’t designed for them. A world full of instructions. But for many, the challenge is not a lack of ability; it is the environment.

A “Day Without Demands” begins with a simple question: “What if we stopped asking people with autism to adjust first?” Instead, foster a space that adapts, where they can move, pause, repeat, create or simply observe at their own pace. For people with autism, comfort is the starting point for any meaningful engagement. This World Autism Awareness Day, we are reminded that inclusion is not about helping people fit into our systems, but instead building an ecosystem that is flexible and inclusive.

People with autism experience the world in ways that are deeply unique, often more vivid, more sensitive, and more nuanc...
02/04/2026

People with autism experience the world in ways that are deeply unique, often more vivid, more sensitive, and more nuanced than we may fully understand. The question is how we can shape a world that feels right for them.

This World Autism Awareness Day, we choose understanding over assumptions, and acceptance over expectations. For parents and caregivers, every child finds comfort and confidence when given the freedom to explore their surroundings at their own pace. And for all of us, it is a reminder to pause, to listen with intent, and to create spaces that are patient, inclusive, and kind.

Because inclusion begins when every individual is allowed to simply be-without pressure, without judgment.

26/03/2026

This ground has seen more than matches; it has seen journeys.
Morning practices at 6 a.m., running drills, jump training, ball control, basically learning discipline before learning to win.

From school-level participation to Odisha state teams across the U-14, U-16, U-19, and U-21 categories and further to the sub-junior national trials, this pathway shows what consistent grassroots exposure can achieve.

Out of 36 national-level players, 17 are girls, which shows a significant shift. Parental belief has evolved. A father who once hesitated to send his girl into the fields has today begun to encourage her. Villagers who once watched began to say, “Play for the national team.”

That shift is the greatest achievement.

Volleyball here is more than just medals; it is about discipline, access to education through sports certificates and breaking social hesitation around girls in the sport.

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