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Can SSE pull FPOs out of stagnation?

On this page The average size of landholdings in India has experienced a significant decline over the years, dropping from 2.28 hectares in 1970-71 to 1.08 hectares in 2015-16. This trend of agricultural land fragmentation is expected to persist in the future, driven by factors such as population growth, inheritance

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Integration of Mental Health in Primary Healthcare – Best Practices and Learnings

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises the need for integrating mental health into primary healthcare. Community-based models, focusing on active community engagement have proven effective for delivering comprehensive care, and bridging care and access gaps in the service delivery mechanism. The implementation of such models, however, is impeded by three

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Harnessing Social Stock Exchange for Farmer Producer Organisations

Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are collective entities formed by farmers to pool resources, share knowledge, and engage in collective action. They play a crucial role in empowering farmers, promoting sustainable practices, and addressing the challenges of fragmented landholdings. However, the growth of the FPO ecosystem has stagnated due to challenges

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Effect of Climate Change on Public Health

Climate change is a pressing global issue with wide-ranging implications for environmental and human well-being, demanding urgent action for mitigation and adaptation. It poses significant threats to human health due to direct and indirect impacts like degraded air quality that exacerbate respiratory ailments, and rising temperatures and intensified extreme weather

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