IMD predicts a normal monsoon
The country had recorded a rainfall of 97 percent in 2016 and 98 percent last year during monsoon which runs from June to September.
A normal monsoon is good news for India's economy. (IWP Flickr photos)
Tourism increases black carbon in air
A study finds an increased concentration of black carbon in Gangotri region during tourist seasons.
Black Carbon Monitoring Station at Chirbasa near Gangotari. (Photo credit : Dr P.S. Negi, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun)
Tackling fluorosis by following Nalgonda's lead
Engaging with the fluorosis problem in Nalgonda gave the FKAN a chance to understand the problem and apply the solutions nationally.
Shifting to non-fluoride affected food and increased nutrients is necessary to deal with fluorosis (Image: Fluoride Knowledge and Action Network)
Sharing water, reaping benefits
This study finds that smallholder farmers who undertake group micro irrigation through pooling of land and water resources greatly benefit through increase in productivity and profit margins.
Sprinkler irrigation in Narayanganj block, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh (Image Source: WOTR)
Saving Jhabua’s children from fluorosis
INREM Foundation’s work helped develop protocols on designing proactive action on safe water and nutrition to help mitigate fluorosis in Jhabua.
Nutrition garden developed in Jhabua for sustainable nutrition and resistance from fluorosis among villagers.
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