Chandan Kumar, Project Coordinator, CYDA The 2025 flood caused damage beyond imagination in Punjab. It took away homes, livelihoods, and a sense of safety. Many people stood helplessly and watched everything disappear. Yet, in the middle of this loss, there were also stories of courage, support, and humanity. Ranjit (name

Suryakant Chavan, Watershed Expert, CYDA Diksal village in Sangola block is known for its drought-prone conditions, where farming has always been a struggle. With an average annual rainfall of only 623 mm (2025) and groundwater levels dropping to around 5 meters below ground level, farmers usually faced continuous problems and

Bapu Narute is today recognised as a successful entrepreneur and the founder of Manashanti Chai Bar. His journey did not begin with big business dreams, but with a simple village life, strong values, and many responsibilities. Bapu comes from an agricultural family. He grew up in a rural area with

Somnath Dabhade, Assistant Director, CYDA We are all aware of the ongoing war and its impact on daily life. One of the major challenges emerging from this situation is the shortage and rising cost of LPG gas. This has directly affected household cooking and increased the financial burden on families,

By Soumyashree Mohanty, Research and Documentation Unit, CYDA We use digital platforms every day. We scroll, watch, and react without thinking about how the system works. Many times, we see a warning before sensitive content. It tells us that the content may include violence, abuse, or disturbing visuals. We are

Dr Nageswara Rao, Joint Director, CYDA The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a peer-reviewed annual report published by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide. In 2024, the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV) at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, joined as an academic partner responsible for calculating and developing