Author name: Chaupal

For centuries, Adivasi villages in Surguja have depended on the forests around them. In many ways, they are inseparable. The identity, culture, and everyday life of these communities are deeply connected to these forests.

In many rural homes, getting fresh vegetables every day is not as simple as it sounds. Markets are far, incomes are uncertain, and oſten families have to manage with whatever is available. In such situations, a small kitchen garden can make a big difference.

Forest-dwelling communities, over centuries, have maintained a sacred relationship with the land, not only for their livelihood, but also for their very identity and rootedness. Yet, for decades, these communities remained at the receiving end of exclusion and denied their rightful claim to the lands they cultivated and cherished.

For many families in rural areas, government schemes are not just benefits; they are what keep the household going. A ration card means food on the plate, a pension brings some dignity in old age, and an Ayushman card can protect a family from heavy medical expenses.