Subhasmita Nanda, a quiet and reserved woman from a humble village near Balasore, Odisha, harbored a dream: to forge an independent life and career beyond the familiar confines of her home and small town. She understood the inherent challenges of this ambition, particularly for women in Odisha, a state historically

Across India—and in many other countries ​around the world—there ​is a collective wisdom which exists ​a​mong women, ​m​ost especially rural women. This is a deep, inherited wisdom, passed down through generations which concerns the many ways one can grow, prepare, and preserve food. If you’ve ever seen a woman walking through her farm, instinctively checking the moisture

In the month of April, beneath the generous canopy of an age-old mango orchard, the 17th annual Gems of Araku ceremony took place. This picturesque location, familiar to and cherished by many Naandities who have visited and worked in the Araku region, provided a most fitting setting to celebrate the

For over 25 years, Naandi has remained a steady force in grassroots, women-led development, particularly in the fields of education, employment, and agriculture. There is, however, a particular field, a literal field, that we feel holds enormous potential to shape girls and young women into confident leaders. That field is

Cotton. A crop and textile that has woven itself into our lives, to quite literally touch us all. We wear and use it daily and probably forget its journey from field to fabric. So much so that one is more likely to use the word ‘cotton’ in association with everyday

Fifteen years! That’s how long Naandi has been steering the Job Factory programme. Our objective is to up-skill youth across India, inviting them to absorb and apply 21st-century skills and entrepreneurial tools to enter job markets and turn their passions into professions.  After months of collaboration between Naandi’s Job Factory

Throughout India’s agricultural history, millets were a popular crop frequenting the diets and cultivated farmlands of many agrarian communities. These small but resilient grains—ragi, jowar, bajra, and many more varieties—formed the backbone of rural food systems in many parts of  India. They were grown by smallholder farmer families who preserved

In Part 1 of the Fun@25 story, we introduced the vision behind the event – how it was designed to bring Naandi employees together for a day of camaraderie, creativity, and athleticism. Now, in Part 2, we take you behind the scenes… Finding suitable venues for hosting Fun@25 posed quite

It’s not every day that you see your colleagues — usually dressed in office attire, typing away at emails, or rushing to and from meetings and work trips — decked out in sports gear and sprinting across a field! Nor is it common to hear a soft-spoken team member belt

Farmer engagement is one of the most crucial steps in launching an organic-regenerative agriculture project. It marks the beginning of a journey with farming communities, where our objective is twofold: to help farmers understand our work and the benefits it offers to their families and farmlands, and to ensure that

At Naandi, we are dedicated to guiding young people into the job market and to staying in touch with alumni. One recent and inspiring alumni story is that of Sadhna Gupta – a young woman from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, whose hard work and determination have made her a role model

1 November is a special day on Naandi’s annual calendar. It marks Naandi’s anniversary (or birthday!) – a day that sparks a sense of accomplishment, unity, and celebration amongst all employees across India. This year’s Naandi Day called for celebrating 26 years of the organisation’s impact, and amidst the joys