Signs of Change

In the small hamlet of Tad Tola in Kechki Panchayat, Latehar district, lives Rukmini Devi, a 33-year-old widow and mother of three children. Belonging to the Cairo tribal community, her life changed dramatically after the death of her husband, a government employee. The family initially managed with the pension she received, along with modest earnings […]

Madhuban Tola, one of the remotest hamlets of Pokhari Kala in Latehar district, had long lived in silence and struggle. With about sixty households, this small settlement faced day-to-day hardships because of its broken road, lack of drainage, and absence of health facilities. Children trudged through muddy paths to reach school, while families battled diseases

In the Maoist-affected village of Kaima, under Nawagarh Panchayat of Latehar Block, a remarkable transformation is unfolding. What was once one of the most backward schools in the district, plagued by low enrolment and absenteeism, today stands as a symbol of community awakening and educational revival. Until a few years ago, parents hesitated to send