Uncertainty in availability, makes ‘guchhi’ hunting a difficult occupation in Himachal
Reena Devi used to spend a good six to seven hours in one day, in the jungle around her house in Koti, Shimla, until last year. She would leave her…
Articles by Jigyasa Mishra
Jigyasa Mishra is an Independent Journalist who writes, illustrates, captures and paints rural issues from North India. She primarily focuses on gender, environment, art and culture.
Gond women take charge of water and farming in their village
Located in Amarpur block of district Dindori in Madhya Pradesh, Lalpur village is widely divided into two hamlets, Banwasi Tola and Muqaddam Tola. While Banwasi Tola depends on poultry as…
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