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How citizen science is revolutionizing water management in Indian agri

India’s water crisis isn’t just a story of scarcity. It’s a story of who gets to measure, manage, and make decisions. Across the country, farmers are stepping up as citizen scientists, using simple tools to reshape how we understand and protect groundwater.

How polyhouse farming in Rajasthan’s desert is turning farmers into millionaires

The 500-odd farmers of Gurha Kumawatan, a village in arid Rajasthan, are now millionaires thanks to polyhouse farming. Their hard work, innovation and unlimited ambition offers a path to prosperity for others in India.

What is the Agri Stack?

Agri Stack is a governance model that promises to bring inclusivity and transparency in agriculture, like Aadhaar did for direct benefit transfer in distribution of welfare schemes.

From Udaipur to Okinawa riding on orange peel

Narayan Lal Gurjar is a young innovator from rural Rajasthan whose work has global impact.

How plums can be a juicy business for India’s Himalayan farmers

Delivering delicate plums from the orchards of Himachal to consumers in southern India is a race against time.