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The Ordeal of Getting a Disability Certificate in Rural India
55 percent of persons with disabilities in Bihar do not have disability certificates, and the reasons range from tedious processes to stigma and apathy.
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While Mining Giants Rejoice, Adivasis are Left with No Water
As the Odisha Mining Corporation diverts water resources for its iron ore mines, local communities face a drought-like situation.
A Contentious Triple Talaq Bill
The triple talaq bill, waiting for the Rajya Sabha's approval, has left people debating about whether it will actually protect Muslim women's rights.
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Rural Water Supply: The Devil is in the Details
The National Rural Drinking Water Programme seems to be meeting its targets but the quality of service is questionable, putting rural households at high risk.
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Red Tape Leaves Widows Without Welfare
Widows in a West Bengal village have been living in more difficult conditions than they should because they are not receiving the state’s welfare intended for them.
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Spike in Deliveries after Health Centre Gets Water Supply
A Health Centre in Chhattisgarh was running without regular water supply for three years, affecting the health and well-being of about ten villages.
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Bamboo Poles As Electricity Poles in this Bihar Village
While the government blows its own trumpet claiming rural electrification milestones, the case of Brahampuri, makes one question the quality of such public amenities.
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Living with Food Insecurity in Uttar Pradesh
Many residents of Shivpuri village in Uttar Pradesh are living in vulnerability without the food security that comes with having a ration card.