One District – One Digital Library for all
Introduction: Inspired by the success of Saksham Surajpur and Sashakt Dantewada, the visionary theme of “One District One Digital Library for All Citizens” envisions a transformative digital library system accessible to every individual. These pioneering initiatives in Surajpur and Dantewada districts of Chhattisgarh have empowered students and citizens through the centralized availability of vast educational […]
Nidaan Shivir: Bastar role-model Vinit Nandanwar is bridging the gap between Samaj and Sarkaar with ‘Proactive Governance’.
The District administration of Dantewada under the leadership of the District Collector Vinit Nandawar has valiantly reached out to remote villages through “Nidaan Shivir” (diagnostic camps). Collector himself a local role model, who is an inspiration for many in the Left-Wing Extremism affected region of Bastar, has been fearless in his approach of putting an […]
Adversities made this Chhattisgarh’s IAS, a glimpse of hope for more than 50,000 families
His own struggle to get his Caste Certificate made during the school days, wandering from door to door of government offices followed by the lengthy procedure and complex documentation for a Certification which is his birth right. This young boy then and therewith got determined to put an end to this struggle and vexation for […]
16 years old helps women to become entrepreneurs
“When we were living in Texas, I grew up watching my mother taking up pottery after quitting her corporate job in 2006, a move she resorted to so she could spend more time with my brother and me. While she started pottery in our garage as a way of de-stressing, she soon became skilled in […]
Winning hearts with algae-based biodegradable leather
The bio-leather, created in 2020 from a mix of algae and organic waste, is an attempt to reduce “white pollution” — the plastic trash left behind in the water — as well as the impacts of the leather tanning industry. It mimics animal leather only in appearance, but the creator claims it is cruelty-free, waterproof, […]
Batteries Made From Aloe Vera
The fast development in portable power-consuming gadgets is driving up global demand for battery cells. Every year, customers discard billions of batteries, all of which contain dangerous or corrosive chemicals. Some batteries include toxic elements such as mercury, lead, and lithium, which degrade into hazardous waste and pose health and ecosystem risks if they leach from landfills. […]
Learning for a Change
“Change is the result of all true learning.” – Leo Buscaglia The story of Saranya, a grade 8 student at Worli Naka Hindi Medium School in Mumbai, exemplifies this quote. Long ago, Saranya’s family migrated from Salem, Tamil Nadu, to Mumbai in search of better prospects. Her father, a school dropout, lost his ability to […]
Unlocking Lifelong Learning in Jammu and Kashmir
High up in the mountainous terrain of Pir Panjal in Jammu and Kashmir, the Road To School program, implemented by Learning Links Foundation, has successfully unlocked doors to lifelong learning for two young girls. Aimed at addressing the learning needs of children in rural, tribal and low-income communities, the Road To School initiative is being […]
Meet the Indian young changemakers recognised by “The Changemaker Awards” for driving social change
The Tale of Humankind has selected 15 young changemakers from across India for the first edition of its Changemaker Awards. The initiative’s aim is to acknowledge & applaud the efforts of young changemakers who are going above & beyond to sustain a positive change in the community & work to make this world a better […]
A time to learn through Play during COVID-19 for Samay
Children all over the world are enduring disrupted routines during the lockdown triggered by COVID-19 and subsequent school closure. Underserved kids are especially faced with hardships and learning losses due to the economic and digital disparity. Samay (name changed) has also had it harder. The 13-year-old from Sagroli, Nanded in Maharashtra had a strictly routined […]
