In the small village of Kurla under Tangarpalli block, Sundargarh District the story of Subarna Teli is inspiring many women to dream bigger and become self-reliant. What started as a small initiative two years ago has now become a successful livelihood activity that supports her family and motivates her community. Like many rural women, Subarna once had limited opportunities to earn an income independently. Determined to improve her family’s livelihood, she participated in m

Did you know? When watermelon comes in contact with water then its price significantly drops. Transportation being another major issue the produce was not able to reach distant markets. But this time LA’s partner FPO Barkote FED FPCL had decided for an intervention putting farmer’s interest first. Under the guidance of Lambodar Pradhan, CEO of Barkote FED FPCL, the farmers pooled their resources together. They organized transport, coordinated logistics and made sure their wat

As we reflect on the past year, Team Livelihood Alternatives (LA) extends heartfelt gratitude to all who have been part of our journey. With the mission to strengthen agricultural practices and enhance livelihood opportunities, Team LA has remained steadfast in its commitment to empowering farming communities and driving sustainable growth. Through innovative programs and dedicated support, we have worked together to create lasting positive change in the lives of those who cu

Team Livelihood Alternatives (LA) extends heartfelt gratitude to all who have been part of our journey. With the mission to strengthen agricultural practices and enhance livelihood opportunities, Team LA has remained steadfast in its commitment to empowering farming communities and driving sustainable growth. Through innovative programs and dedicated support, we have worked together to create lasting positive change in the lives of those who cultivate our land and sustain our

Balipatana (Khordha Dist): Strong belief with specific goal and hard work always leads to success. This has been proved by the mushroom...

Prasanna Swain of Kolipokhari village in Balipatana area, nearly 36 km far from Bhubaneswar becomes an example for his fishery and...

The climate of Keonjhar district is favorable for finger millet cultivation and requires less water and less labor for this cultivation....

As the consulting partner for its CSR partner, SoA–CII has established several livelihood centres across the Banspal, Telkoi, Harichandanpr, Ghatagaon, Joda, and Jhumpura blocks of Keonjhar district, as well as the Sukinda and Danagadi blocks of Jajpur district. These centres aim to support rural start-up enterprises by offering guidance on product innovation, technology support, common infrastructure facilities, capacity building, and training. Additionally, they will facili