If you have a great idea, we have the land…

- Uma Shankari There used to be an advertisement for Titan watches a few years ago: ‘If you have the inclination, we have the time.’ I would like to say, ‘if you have a great idea, we have the land, a house, a village and a history to offer.’ Someone may ask, ‘what about money?’...

Urbanisation and New Agroecologies

The Story of Bengaluru’s Peripheries By Sheetal Patil, Dhanya B, Raghvendra S Vanjari, Seema Purushothaman Rural–urban interfaces worldwide are increasingly witnessing massive transformations in the structure, functions, and services of complex ecosystems of these zones. An attempt has been made to understand the transitions triggered by urbanisation in the peri-urban agricultural systems of Bengaluru. Using...

Opportunities at Vidya Bhawan

Vidya Bhawan Society (VBS) is a group of educational institutions based in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the conviction that quality education, with emphasis on character building, could mould children and teachers as responsible citizens and leaders who value social justice and inclusion.  Beginning with the founding of a small school in 1931, VB...

Photo Exhibition – The City and the Farms

The City and the Farms  - agriculture in periurban Bengaluru  Photo-exhibition hosted by Azim Premji University On September 15, 16 and 17, 2017 at Vismaya Hall, Rangoli Metro Art Centre, M.G. Road, Bangalore “Experience the nature bliss”, exhorts a huge hoarding put up against the idyllic backdrop of verdant farmlands and grazing cattle in Mudenahalli...

Vacancy for in Natural Farming Project for Govt of Andhra Pradesh

Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS) , Government of Andhra Pradesh is working on climate resilient zero budget natural farming .To cover 5 lakh farmers under Natural Farming spread over 300 clusters in 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh. This ambitious project is looking for Young  Professionals  and  Project Executive   with  relevant experience  of  0-3  years ,3-5 years respectively   in...

Program Manager @ Profugo Social Ventures Pvt Ltd.

PROFUGO CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT Program Manager Position Description Profugo is a grassroots development organization involved in International Development. Our mission is to provide communities with access to tools and resources that enable them to build a better quality of life. Our vision is creating a world where brighter futures are possible because all communities have...