
HRIDAY – Sustainable Development at the Heart of Rural Purulia
Figure 1 Participation of tribal women in Project HRIDAY Co-authored by Ms Rashmi Murali, Ms Manish Mishra, and Dr Amit Kumar Thakur Hura Block in Purulia, West Bengal, is a rural region rich in natural and cultural diversity. However, difficult terrain, soil erosion, water scarcity, limited infrastructure and connectivity continue to affect agriculture and livelihoods. Many families, particularly from tribal communities, have limited income opportunities and are often forced to migrate in search of work. To address these challenges, Life Insurance Corporation–Housing Finance Limited (LIC-HFL), through its CSR initiative, launched Project HRIDAY in Hura Block. Implemented by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the project focused on improving livelihoods in Bishpuria and Poramohuda through practical, sustainable solutions and creating opportunities








