This paper presents case studies of two tribal villages - Mendha Lekha and Jamguda - successfully running forest-based bamboo businesses under the community forest rights provisions of Forest Rights Act (2006). We have documented the issues faced by the villagers in claiming community forest rights, issues faced in harvesting and sale of bamboo, and business practices adopted by both the villages.

Responsiveness of Public and Private Education Providers During COVID-19: Parental Perspective from Jharkhand, India
The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted schooling across India, disproportionately impacting children in low-income and rural communities.