The Ministry of Rural Development–assisted SARAS Fair, organized by JEEVIKA (SRLM Bihar) at Gandhi Maidan, Patna (12–28 Dec 2025), is celebrating rural entrepreneurship at a national platform. Proud to share that NIDAN, in partnership with GAIN (Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition) and JEEVIKA, is supporting the SHG-led microfood enterprise of Sangam CLF, Mushahari, Muzaffarpur in bringing…
By Asmita Tyagi, BA LL.B. Student Combination of the remedial, rights-based legislation, The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, was enacted to redress forty years of historical judicial and administrative antagonism towards street vendors in India. The Act, which was based on constitutional guarantees under Articles 14, 19(1) (g)…
The Ministry of Rural Development–assisted SARAS Fair 2025, organized by JEEVIKA (SRLM Bihar) at Gandhi Maidan, Patna from 12–28 December 2025, is providing a vibrant national platform to celebrate rural entrepreneurship, innovation, and women-led enterprises from across the country.
Women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Bihar are emerging as powerful agents of change—strengthening livelihoods while addressing critical nutrition challenges within their communities.
As part of the Integrated Rural Development and Model Village Programme, a vibrant Sports Day was successfully organized at ZP School, Biladi village, Dhule. The event aimed to encourage physical fitness, teamwork, and overall personality development among students. A range of sports activities, including Kho-Kho, running races, and Kabaddi, were conducted with great enthusiasm. A total of 136 students actively participated, showcasing energy, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the day. The Sports Day provided students with an opportunity to learn beyond classrooms, helping them develop essential life skills such as cooperation, confidence, and leadership. Such initiatives play a crucial role in promoting holistic development and quality education in rural schools, ensuring the physical and mental well-being of children.
Under the Integrated Rural Development Project, women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Madhubani district participated in an exposure visit to Sudridh Mishrit Aahar Utpadan Kendra, Muzaffarpur—a successful example of a community-led livelihood initiative. The exposure visit aimed to provide practical learning opportunities by showcasing a functioning model of sustainable and inclusive rural livelihoods. During the visit, SHG women interacted with members of the production unit to understand operational processes, quality standards, collective management, and market linkages involved in fortified food production.
NIDAN actively participated in the Bihar Saras Mela by promoting enterprise stalls run by grassroots entrepreneurs, creating a vibrant platform for showcasing locally made products and livelihood initiatives.
Today, we proudly inaugurated the Recreation Centre for Older Age Persons at Narvhal Village. The event was successfully organized by our team. Hon. Mr. Narayan Kachave, Sarpanch of Narvhal Village, and Mr. Anand Sir and his team from HG Infra graced the occasion with their presence. This center has been established to provide a joyful and engaging space for senior citizens where they can spend quality time pursuing their hobbies like reading books, playing board games, and socializing with friends. Together, we aim to bring happiness and togetherness to our elders’ lives.
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental education, NIDAN, under the LICHFL Hriday Project, has successfully established a vermi compost pit at B.D. College, Patna.
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