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 […]
West Bengal, India – In the rural district of Birbhum, West Bengal, dairy farming is emerging as a reliable means of enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The Institute for Motivating Self Employment (IMSE) developed a business plan to strengthen farmers’ dairy enterprises across several villages in the Birbhum District and provided grants to selected […]