Tag: Jharkhand
Government Hospital in Jharkhand Leads by Example
At 167 deaths for every one lakh live births, India’s maternal mortality rate is still much higher than the Sustainable Development Goals target of 70. How can government hospitals help change the figure?
Inside Jharkhand: A Tale of Two Hospitals
At 167 deaths for every one lakh live births, India’s maternal mortality rate is still much higher than the Sustainable Development Goals target of 70. How can government hospitals help change the figure?
Pension Schemes Fail Village Elderly
An elderly woman in Jharkhand is forced to pick leaves and weave baskets for a measly income, despite being entitled to a monthly payment under the Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme.
Painting a New Story: Sohrai Art in Jharkhand
Traditionally painted by women, Sohrai and Khovar are indigenous art forms depicting weddings, harvests and life in the forests.
Public Health in Jharkhand: One Crumbling Health Centre for 8000 People
Reports on maternal and child deaths come in from different parts of the country everyday: no surprise given that the public health infrastructure is in shambles.
Malnourished Democracy
The death of an eleven-year-old in Jharkhand has once again focused attention on the abysmal performance of the world's largest democracy in fighting hunger and malnourishment. But what happens once the media's glare shifts?
Impact: Accused in Jharkhand Witch Hunting Case Arrested
Tireless efforts from Correspondent Nirmala Ekka and AALI have forced the officials to take action.
Sindoor: Symbol of Marriage or Misogyny?
From tax reforms to Bollywood movie tropes to everyday realities-- there is no escaping the symbols of marriage that only apply to women.