Stubble burning banned, farmers stumped
While banning stubble burning is a positive step towards reducing air pollution in the Delhi-NCR sector, the farmers need support from the government to adopt measures to enable smooth crop rotation.
A large amount of crop residues are available in western UP and most of these are burnt in the field (Image: Ed Dunens, Flickr Commons)
Too close for comfort
A river threatens a village by eroding the mud, inching closer to the houses and hampering the villagers’ lives and livelihoods.
Villagers use boats to cross the river. (Photo courtesy: Gurvinder Singh)
Dam spells doom for villagers
Baldiha dam that once quenched the thirst of farmlands and provided livelihood to Odisha farmers is now bereft of water, thanks to the apathy of the administration.
Water flows into the dam. (Photo courtesy: Gurvinder Singh)
How rural women cope with climate risks
A new study suggests women belonging to marginalised societies possess the resilience and knowledge to cope with climate change.
Rural women use creative ways to manage food and nutrition security in their households. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
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