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An entire community kept in the dark
Ansara village, in Jahanabad district of Bihar, hasn’t had electricity for decades. In this report, Community Correspondent Asha Devi captures the lives of thousands of people who have lived their life in darkness. CALL TO ACTION: Call Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Varma, Block Development Officer of Makhdumpur Block, on +91-843118078, and...
Salahpur residents still crippled without electricity
The dalit suburban of Salahpur in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh houses 1000 people. Communities like dalits, gaud & vishwakarma live here. These 1000 people have never witnessed electricity in the leisure of their own homes. 67 years post independence, electricity remains a dream for the people of Salahpur. The...
10 Years No Light
“It has been around 10-11 years now, since we have had no electricity in our village.” Can you imagine living without electricity for 10 years! This is the reality for residents at Harijan Kalyan Tola Mushajari village, Bihar. Call to Action: You can help them. Call the number below and...
INSIGHT into Community Radio in Odisha
VV Correspondent Abhishek Dash reports from Dalipathna, Nuapada district, Odisha explaining how radio is one of the best mediums for villagers to gain insight into what government schemes are available and what their entitlements are. Purna Chandra Banchoor a resident informs Abhishek, “There is an organisation called ‘Chalo Chalo’...