West Bengal, India – Across the villages of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India, goat rearing has long been a supplementary livelihood, enough to help households reduce vulnerability, but not sufficient to bring significant economic stability. In most households, goat rearing is managed by women while their husbands pursue other work. This arrangement allows women […]
Jharkhand, India – India is one of the world’s largest producers of tassar silk, with major production areas spread across several states, specifically those in forest-dependent areas, including Jharkhand. Tassar silk is produced from silkworms that live in the wild and feed on forest trees. Tassar silk is known for its rich texture and natural […]
The Institute for Motivating Self Employment (IMSE), the North East India Committee on Relief and Development (NEICORD), and the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) conducted the national wrap-up of the APFP-FO4A program in India. The event was attended by farmers’ groups involved in the program, as well as other partners. The workshop highlighted the program’s […]