Articles

Bihana Didi: The Third Indian Scientist to Receive Norman Borlaug Award

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

As the industrial and service sectors have overgrown, agriculture’s share of the Indian economy has steadily decreased to less than 15%. However, the importance of agriculture in India’s economic and social fabric goes much beyond the boundaries ....

September 27, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , agriculture , Indian Economy , Food Security , Positive Bharat , rural development , Nutrition

Sohrai Painting: Ancient Tribal Art of Jharkhand gaining Popularity

Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

The Sohrai Paintings, an indigenous mural art found near the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand, have attracted attention nationally and internationally in recent years. These paintings have beautiful motifs depicting geometric shapes, animals, flowers, ....

August 29, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Women empowerment , Jharkhand , Positive Bharat , Sohrai-Khovar paintings , Tribal Art , matrilineal tradition , Isko rick site , National monument , GI tag , Mann ki Baat

Fighting Malnutrition by Revolutionising Ragi Cultivation in Jharkhand

Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

Millets were one of the first crops to be cultivated in India. Research indicates that millets were eaten during the Indus-Sarasvati culture (3,300 to 1300 BCE). Half of the people in Asia and Africa even now rely on millets as their main source of c....

August 22, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Jharkhand , Civil Services , Positive Bharat , Millets , Nutri-cereals , Malnutrition

India's Commitment towards Decarbonising the Planet: National Green Hydrogen Mission

Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

India's economy is expanding rapidly, resulting in a tremendous demand for resources and energy. Palpably, India's energy consumption has doubled in the last two decades and is expected to rise by another 25% by 2030. India currently imports 40% of i....

August 16, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , Africa , G20 , sustainable development , energy transition , green hydrogen , Positive Bharat , National Green Hydrogen Mission

Swamitva Yojana: Another Crucial Instrument of Rural Empowerment in India

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

The Government of India launched the Swamitva Yojana, also known as the "Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas" scheme. With the intention of giving rural property owners legal papers and facilitating the developm....

July 12, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Women empowerment , Panchayat , Drones , Positive Bharat , Survey of India , rural development , land records

India’s Connection with the STEMM Diaspora

Dr Saroj Bishoyi, Research Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

One of the most visible aspects of India’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership is the growing engagement with the Indian diaspora. In an effort to further strengthen India’s connection with the diaspora, the governmen....

July 10, 2023 Technological and Scientific Studies , technology , diaspora , innovation , Science , R&D , STEMM , Positive Bharat , NRI , IUSSTF , Non-Resident Unicorns , OCI , Pravasi Bharatiya Divas , PIO , Quad Fellowship , VAIBHAV Fellowship

Basanti Devi: An Environmentalist and a champion of Women Empowerment

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

Born in a village of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand in 1958, Basanti Devi’s life was never easy. She got married at the age of twelve, only to become a widow at fourteen. What transpired after that is nothing more than an inspiration for sever....

July 04, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Women empowerment , Environment , Positive Bharat , Kosi movement , deforestation , untouchability , social discrimination , padayatra , mahila mandal , firewood

Ice Stupas: Sonam Wangchuk’s Remarkable Blend of Ingenuity and Sustainability

Aarushi Gupta, Research Assistant, VIF Positive Bharat

In the enchanting region of Ladakh, nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, the Ice Stupas have become an awe-inspiring symbol of innovation and sustainability. These towering ice structures, inspired by traditional Buddhist stupas, are the brainchild....

June 29, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Water conservation , Ladakh , Sustainability , Positive Bharat , Sonam Wangchuk , Ice Stupa

Shalom Ooty: Empowering Women and Preserving Toda heritage

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

The Toda tribe is an indigenous community that lives in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. They are one of the regions smallest and most unique tribal groupings. The Toda have a distinct culture, language, and social structure that distinguishes them f....

June 26, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Positive Bharat , Toda tribe , Shalomooty , Tribal Embroidery , Art and craft , Preservation , heritage and culture

Downtown Heroes Football Club (FC): Kashmir Valley

Dr Arpita Anant, Research Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

The Kashmir Valley has been a disturbed area for several decades. It has witnessed the waxing and waning of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and this has had a deep impact on the lives of people. Several initiatives have been undertaken by the Union and ....

June 16, 2023 Jammu & Kashmir , India , Kashmir , Positive Bharat , Youth , Football