Kalahandi Rural Development Archives

LongStraw Carbon Brings Climate Action and Rural Employment Together in Odisha’s Tribal Heartland

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026Sheetal Singh maya

Kalahandi (Odisha) [India], July 9: LongStraw Carbon is demonstrating how climate action can generate meaningful rural livelihoods in Odisha’s Kalahandi district by transforming agricultural waste into biochar. This carbon removal solution also strengthens local economies and improves soil health. Kalahandi, located in the Eastern Ghats, is home to tribal communities including the Kondh, Gond, Bhunjia, […]

How Vedanta Aluminium’s ‘Milaap’ is redefining community engagement in Kalahandi

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026Sheetal Singh maya

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], February 05: Community engagement in regions like Kalahandi is rarely about scale or spectacle. It is about consistency, trust, and the credibility that comes from showing up repeatedly. Vedanta Aluminium’s Project Milaap, implemented at its Lanjigarh operations, is built on this understanding. Launched in December 2023, Milaap is the company’s Community Connect […]