Aparna Pallavi
Aparna Pallavi
"Battles over land" - Land as commodity and land for livelihoods - Special issue from Infochange
Posted on 18 Jun, 2011 12:48 AMWhat are the laws governing acquisition? What is the social impact of a development-at-all-costs policy? Can those who owned and lived off the land have a stake in its development?
Saving rice - Ambitious plans to increase productivity
Posted on 24 Dec, 2010 10:13 AMRice is at the heart of a fierce strategy debate as the country prepares to launch the second Green Revolution in the eastern states. Policymakers and scientists have drawn up ambitious plans to increase the productivity of this cereal which feeds two-thirds of Indians.
Enormous funds are being poured into research aimed at improving seed varieties, with a heavy focus on developing hybrid rice. Is it the right option for millions of small rice farmers who are already battling high input costs and increasingly unpredictable weather? Or does part of the solution lie in efficient methods of cultivation that will cut down water use and improve yield?
"Gujarat farmers fight against climate change: Adopt technoloxxgy to conserve resources and maximize benefits" : News roundup (15-21 October 2010)
Posted on 22 Oct, 2010 11:25 AMClimate Change
Malwa is thirsty: Indore under water emergency - A Down To Earth Feb 15 2009 Report
Posted on 29 Apr, 2009 11:20 AM"Malwa is thirsty: Indore under water emergency": A Down To Earth Feb 15 2009 report, on the severe water crisis in Indore city and the ineffective measures taken by the local government to find long term solutions.