Gujarat

Banni grasslands in the Bhuj taluka of Kachchh district in Gujarat are spread over an area of 2600 km² and are the largest natural tropical grasslands in the Indian subcontinent that thrive in arid conditions with an average annual rainfall of a mere 317 millimetres. Droughts are a common occurance in Banni. 

Maldharis, migratory pastoralists of Banni

“Achaar matt chhuo”, “Avoid taking a head shower”, “Don’t go to places of worship”

Wastewater is not considered different from freshwater in recent years and is often termed as 'used water' or 'return flow' that can be reused. This realisation of the advantages of  wastewater has led many states to devise policy measures that prescribe wastewater allocations for various users.

NGT rebukes CPCB's 'gross misuse' of environmental funds

Tamil Nadu’s initiative to enhance water policy and management: Updates expected by January

In India, more than half of the net sown area is rainfed during the monsoon season, which runs from June to September. Climate change affects farming practices, which affects the crucial kharif crop and jeopardises food security. It also affects the monsoon onset in central and northern India.

Hamirsar is a 450-year-old artificial lake that bears the name of Rao Hamir, the founder of Bhuj and Rao Khengarji I's father, who founded the Kutchi Jadeja dynasty.

Carbon market on the anvil in line with emissions trajectory

Considering the global trend of alarming deforestation, it is very important to study various forest management strategies to understand their effectiveness and limitations. It is important to conserve the forests, but the economic sustainability of the people directly linked with the forests cannot be ignored.

Informal housing caters to over one-third of the population in our cities, who cannot afford formal housing. Cities are known as engines of economy and this economy consists of over 90 per cent informal sector workers. However, housing requirements for these people have never got utmost priority by governments, post-independence.