Between Farms and Factories: Rebuilding Agricultural Livelihoods through Agro Tech Park in Jharkhand’s Saraikela Kharsawan
Executive Summary This dissertation documents my journey as a Public Policy in Action (PPiA) Praxis Learner in Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, and focuses on the design and implementation of the Agro Tech Park (ATP) intervention in Kuchai block. It synthesises my quarterly reflections, intervention documents, and field experiences into a structured narrative intended for both […]
From Forest Produce to Livelihood Security: Strengthening Lac Economy in Jharkhand’s Simdega
Introduction I am placed as a Public Policy in Action (PPIA) Praxis Learner in Simdega district, Jharkhand, where I have had the unique opportunity to closely engage with both the District Administration and the local communities. This placement has enabled me to understand the lives and aspirations of the people while simultaneously contributing to developmental […]
Cyber Literacy to School Students Programme: Community-Led Model Engages Youth to Combat Digital Fraud in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon
Introduction The twenty-first century has been characterized by an unprecedented pace of technological innovation, reshaping global economies and societies. In the context of India’s rapid digitization, which saw its digital economy grow 2.4 times faster than the national economy between 2014 and 2019, the issues of Digital/Cyber safety and financial literacy of the new entrants […]