Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

Girls Inspired To Study

 
/ August 22, 2011

In Uttarakhand, girls are traveling far from their villages to pursue further study.

Weddings Getting Shorter, Less Costly

 
/ August 4, 2011

In Uttarakhand, people are choosing shorter wedding ceremonies to reduce the costs of marriage.

Keeping Alive Gandhi’s Legacy

 
/ July 11, 2011

On the foothills of the Himalayas, Kausani ashram educates girls following Gandhian principles.

Unplanned Expansion Causes Chaos

 
/ June 6, 2011

Migration into Gairsain results in disorderly development.

Slapdash Road Repair For Minister’s Visit

 
/ June 2, 2011

After years of disrepair, a road was hurriedly constructed overnight for the Chief Minister’s visit in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand.

Learning Together, Eating Separately

 
/ May 10, 2011

In Gairsen, Uttarakhand, embedded caste practices prevent children from sitting together at their midday meal.

Women’s Day Celebrations Empower And Inspire

 
/ April 21, 2011

In Gairsen, Uttarakhand, women gather and share their views and experiences on Women’s Day.

Storing Up For The Winter

 
/ April 12, 2011

In Uttarakhand, women use a traditional method to store grass for their cattle.