Community Correspondents
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Healthy Tea: A Well Kept Secret!
Villagers of Gairsen harvest naturally growing tea in wild forest land.
Teacher Overcomes Mountain Barriers
A dedicated teacher prioritizes educating children in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand to his own personal comfort.
Pilgrim Bearers Of Kedarnath
Old or sick pilgrims are carried up to the Kedarnath shrine on the backs of men who compromise their health in the process.
Young JournalistBrings Change
Teenage journalist in India’s Uttarakhand fights for children’s rights, helps enroll girl from poor family into school.
Himalaya Celebrates Shepherds’ Return
Andudi or Butter festival of Uttarakhand state is a celebration of the Shepherds’ homecoming by their community.
Uttarakhand’s Migration Woes
The state has very high rate of migration: 25%. It also has 58% unemployment rate
‘Gharats’: Vanishing Water Mills
‘Gharats’ or water flour mills run on a stream’s kinetic energy to turn the shaft of the grinding mill.
India’s Invisible Workforce
Over 90 percent of women in India work in the informal economy.