People's Archive of Rural India

By Mahibul Haque. Hanif Ali crafts wooden ploughs and an array of farming implements such as rakes, yokes, mallets and more. The veteran craftsman of precision tools says the growing preference for tractors has dented demand. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/gQKhKxeR

Now that everyone's back to business, here are some lessons from Shalini Singh's 20 years in journalism that you may find helpful at work (or otherwise). Happy 2025!

We are proud to announce the recipient of the inaugural TM Krishna-PARI Award, instituted in 2025 to honour individuals who bridge the worlds of art and journalism: Labani Jangi Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gtw853fr

The founder editor of the People’s Archive of Rural India, P. Sainath, looks back on its evolution. Link to the full piece: https://lnkd.in/giMeD-CX

Suffice to say, these ten years have shaped the way we think about much of India.

Breaking the Silence: Journey of SGBV Survivors – 🔴Live Tomorrow!🔴 Join us for a live session with People's Archive of Rural India (PARI) reporters as we bring forward the stories of five #SGBV survivors. Together, we’ll explore their journeys of resilience and the significant barriers they faced in accessing healthcare. Why should you tune in? 💬 Real Stories of Resilience: Hear stories of SGBV survivors that highlight their strength and determination. 🔊 Raise Awareness: Learn about the critical healthcare challenges faced by SGBV survivors. 🛑 Insights into Barriers to Care: Gain a deeper understanding of the barriers that prevent survivors from receiving the support they need. ❓ Engage with Our Panelists: Participate in a live Q&A session. Mark Your Calendars: 📅 Date: 16th December 2024 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM IST / 7:30 AM UTC 🔗 Event Details: https://lnkd.in/gUCcwvAs #SGBVAwareness #PublicHealth #PARI #SGBV #HealthcareAccess

Ramya is a trans woman, called thirunangais in her Irular community. She says the civic and political agency of trans women like her is growing, and she plans to stand for panchayat elections soon. Full story by Smitha Tumuluru: https://lnkd.in/gJu9ApCZ

Unique to each community, godna is the art of tattooing practiced mainly by women in Jharkhand. This ancient art is believed to have healing powers, but the tattoos also serve as reminders of caste, gender and other social markers. Full story by Ashwini Kumar Shukla: https://lnkd.in/gz_CaTRX

Folks, do not forget to send in your applications for the PARI & Mrinalini Mukherjhee Foundation Fellowship Program. In our efforts to create a systematic record of the incredible diversity of rural India, we call for applications for six Junior Fellowships, each required to develop four multimedia stories over a period of eight months for PARI’s online platform. Today is the last day. Deadline at midnight IST. Fom: https://lnkd.in/gUczPrZY

Congratulations Smitha Tumuluru! This is PARI's first award in this category. You can read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gvgJa5yA