Non-farm Sector Livelihoods

Author : Brajesh Pandey and Saheli Khastagir Every year, planet earth generates over 2 billion tons of municipal waste, which is a global crisis threatening the environment, health and safety,

Authors : Tejas Kadam, Vatsal Amuda, Aaditya Jadhav, Yashvi Thakur, Soumyadip Saha In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the potential of technology to empower women entrepreneurs is profound. This case

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Authors : Poulami Bhattarcharyya, Saksham Jha, Ritu Sengupta In the bustling town of Channapatna, nestled in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka, known for its traditional wooden toys, a struggle is

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Authors : Ananthi R, Anju Kamal In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of women launching and growing their own businesses. Our current Indian entrepreneurship environment

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Authors : Tejbir Singh Soni, Syed Mohammad Adeel Abbas and George Philip Rina’s daily routine begins at 5:30 a.m. as she rises to seize the day. She diligently manages all

Authors : Dr. Manmohan Moharana, Dr. Chitta Ranjan Moharana & Mr. Sarada Prasad Panda This case study highlights the empowerment of women through Self-help groups (SHGs) in Odisha. The Odisha