Among the top 10 poorest states, Bihar stands out as the fifth poorest, with approximately half of its population living below the poverty line. Similarly, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh also face significant poverty
Rural women from nondescript villages in Jharkhand’s Dumka district are treading on a new, self-reliant path by growing lemongrass along with traditional crops like wheat, paddy, pulses and oilseed.
Shahid Chowk in Palamau, Jharkhand, now dubbed Labour Chowk, sees hundreds of migrant workers daily seeking jobs post-pandemic. With wages low and work scarce, many, like Santosh Vishwakarma, struggle to feed their families, yet refuse to leave home again