Author name: ninad

Palliative care improves the quality of life for patients and their families facing life-threatening illnesses. In India, economically weak families struggle to access palliative care due to high treatment costs and insufficient healthcare infrastructure. littleMORE supports cancer patients and their caregivers at Tata Memorial Hospital with material, financial, nutritional, and moral support. The organization aims to provide palliative care through OPD services and residential facilities. A needs assessment study highlighted the demand for dedicated palliative care, current care provisions, access barriers, and challenges faced by stakeholders. Key findings emphasize the need for financial assistance, emotional support, and caregiver relief to ensure well-being…

Concern India Foundation, a non-profit established in 1991, focuses on developmental causes across India, empowering disadvantaged communities in education, health, and community development. With 33 years of impact, the…

India’s villages are the backbone of local self-governance, with the Gram Panchayat system being pivotal for national development. Despite Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of Gram Swaraj, where village assemblies would form the core of governance, rural areas have lagged behind urban centers in development, causing significant migration to cities. Rural areas face myriad challenges such as high poverty rates, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to essential services like education and healthcare. In 2021, rural poverty stood at 32.75%, with 25% of households lacking proper sanitation. The shortage of quality education and healthcare further exacerbates these issues. Gandhi’s vision stressed the importance of sustainable village development for national survival, emphasizing self-sufficiency and holistic progress. Addressing these concerns through strategic plans focusing on sustainable development goals is crucial for improving the socio-economic conditions and overall well-being of rural populations, thereby fostering a balanced and inclusive national development….

In today’s world, essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving should be…