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Food insecurity among communities requires assistance from time to time. Distribution of dry ration was undertaken to reach out to resource poor families after conducting a thorough needs assessment.

A pilot to support resource-poor families is underway in the state of Mizoram. Understanding the high demand for broiler chicken meat, DCI supplied 100 broiler chicks including feed to impoverished families.

The Integrated Livelihood Project NEIDA conducted comprehensive baseline surveys across 200 villages in Arunachal Pradesh to assess current livelihood conditions and identify intervention areas.

DCI prepared a comprehensive Baseline Survey Report for NEIDA to estimate access to basic water, sanitation, hygiene and associated knowledge, attitude and practices in Mizoram across 2,044 households.

DCI launched a humanitarian assistance program aimed at malaria reduction in endemic regions of Mizoram, focusing on awareness, prevention, and community health education.

In partnership with Feeding India by Zomato, DCI has been implementing daily feeding programs to combat hunger and malnutrition in urban and semi-urban communities.

An effort to build relationships with waste pickers and recognize their role in achieving a circular economy. DCI visited municipal waste dump sites to provide awareness on occupational health hazards and social security schemes.

DCI provided winter blankets and warm clothing to economically weaker sections of society during the harsh winter months, ensuring dignity and comfort for vulnerable populations.

A Community Resilience Survey was carried out in multiple villages under Bihaguri Block of Sonitpur District in Assam to find where flood shelters need to be constructed for disaster risk reduction.

DCI conducted a comprehensive KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices) Survey focused on women's mental health in Kamrup Metropolitan District to understand community perceptions and needs.

DCI provided immediate food grain assistance during the 2020 Assam floods and subsequent Cyclone Amphan, reaching thousands of displaced and affected families with emergency provisions.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, DCI distributed food grains to vulnerable populations in multiple districts, supporting families unable to access regular food supplies due to movement restrictions.

During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, DCI reached out to homeless, destitute, and street-dwelling populations with food and essential supplies to prevent spread and ensure survival.

DCI conducted awareness campaigns on the environmental and health hazards of electronic waste, promoting proper recycling practices and sustainable consumption among communities and educational institutions.

A critical perspective on elephant conservation in Northeast India. The conflict between wild elephant populations and human communities requires strategic approaches to landscape management, railway safety protocols, early warning systems, and dedicated food sources to ensure the survival of these magnificent species.

DCI prepared a Baseline Survey Report for NEIDA to estimate access to basic water, sanitation, hygiene in Mizoram.

An effort to build relationships with waste pickers and recognize their role in achieving a circular economy.