ProPoor.org Newsletter (January 4, 2018)

Below are the development news stories from South Asia, featured 'sign of light' and latest updates from the ProPoor community ...


Headlines:
Odisha Tribal Group Denied Access to Forest
The bone of contention is the core area of the Similipal Tiger Reserve where the Mankidia tribe eke out a living by collecting Siali fibre.
Interview: Fritjof Capra
Famous physicist and writer Capra made a plea to distinguish between real and virtual wealth and not to measure well-being in millions of dollars.
More than Half the Kids Anemic in Maharashtra
Iron deficiency leaves 53% of kids in Maharashtra anemic. India ranks 170th in world for prevalence of anemia amongst women.
Arunachal Pradesh Becomes Open Defecation Free
It was made possible after the government offered an additional incentive of Rs 8,000 per toilet
Read more news stories >>

Signs of Light:
Uttarakhand to Pass Organic Agricultural Act
Following the footsteps of Sikkim, which is first fully organic Indian state, Uttarakhand is all set to roll out Organic Agricultural Act in the month of January in 2018. This Agriculture Act will pav ...
Read more 'good news' stories >>

Blog News:
Kamala Mills Fire: Meet the 2 Security Guards Who Saved Over 150 People
Insights - Happy 2018 !
Diba Skill Development Foundation
To learn about new NGOs and other stories added this week, read more on the ProPoor Blog >>

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