Vignettes, diaries, videos, conversations: every entry in this section brings you up-close with us and our work
Our three operating units — Field Institutions, Grants and Universities — function in an integrated manner to fuel the Foundation’s motto of contributing towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. We bring you a collection of narratives from all three units, straight from our people and partners across India. These stories, in the form of videos, animation, interviews and journals, showcase the journey and the Foundation in its various fields of work.
Fruits of Labour: A Success Story in Livelihoods
At nearly 80, when most people his age are slowing down, Mahangu Kumhar chose to begin again.
Gram Panchayat Help Desk: Bridging the last mile in welfare delivery to the rural poor
A collaborative initiative between PRADAN and Gram Panchayats in Jharkhand
Empowering villagers to access their rights
Explore how Nagarik Sahayata Kendra is bridging last mile delivery of entitlements and redressing public grievances in rural Jharkhand.
‘Jungle is our life’: Indian villages collectivise, harness decades-old laws to protect forests
A federation of gram sabhas in Maharashtra is using India’s forest rights laws to guard their green cover and earn steady incomes.
Gram Sabha ki Kahani
An inspiring collection of narratives from rural Jharkhand. This series underscores the importance of strong local democratic institutions such as the panchayat.
