Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 5 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh chapter of the sixth India Rural Colloquy (IRC) opened with a strong call to recognise small farmers and women-led institutions as the foundation of rural transformation. The India Rural Colloquy (IRC), the flagship event of Transform Rural India (TRI), returns for its sixth edition in 2026. "Small farmers and women from Self-Help Groups are the true catalysts of rural transformation. Taking this vision forward, TRI organised the State chapter of the India Rural Colloquy around the theme 'Grassroots Leadership for Viksit Chhattisgarh.' Insights emerging from these conversations will translate into actionable pathways towards a flourishing rural India.