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Charting the course of water: Historical narratives and contemporary solutions
Posted on 30 Dec, 2023 07:48 PMRostow's five developmental stages assert that every society undergoes these phases to attain a developed stage. Originally crafted to morally legitimise colonialism, the theory neglects to address the environmental and cultural constraints inherent in the development process.
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Creating scalable, sustainable agriculture programs
Posted on 28 Dec, 2023 01:34 PMThe agrarian complexities India faces are large-scale and systemic, intertwined with socio-economic and environmental issues.
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Assessment of India's preparedness: Implementing effective social protection
Posted on 27 Dec, 2023 08:48 AMClimate change poses urgent risks, especially for vulnerable communities. Social protection programs, traditionally focused on poverty alleviation, now play a crucial role in building climate resilience.
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Empowering women farmers through collective action: The case of Odisha
Posted on 25 Dec, 2023 04:17 PMWomen play a crucial role in agriculture in India
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Agricultural landownership among rural women in India
Posted on 24 Dec, 2023 09:23 AMIt is now widely recognised among policymakers and practitioners that women’s ownership of agricultural land is an important determinant of their economic and social status, physical security, and the wellbeing of their family informs this paper titled 'How many and which women own land in India?
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Voices at COP28 and the power of language
Posted on 22 Dec, 2023 05:37 PMOne of the most notable points of contention at the COP28 summit, hosted this year by the United Arab Emirates, was around language. The language chosen to describe the future of fossil fuels.
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Employment potential of India's Jal Jeevan Mission
Posted on 19 Dec, 2023 01:29 PMThe year 2019 marked a significant turning point for rural drinking water supply in India with the initiation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, aiming to provide tap water connections to every rural household.
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Waste pickers in India's informal sector contribute up to 80% of plastic waste collection
Posted on 18 Dec, 2023 07:42 PMA study published by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and supported by Roland Berger highlights potential pathways to significantly increase waste collection and plastic recycling rates globally.
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Arghyam: A praxis on regenerating a groundwater civilisation
Posted on 18 Dec, 2023 05:17 PMArghyam, which started as a funding organisation, has evolved into an influential voice in the water ecosystem. At present, it works with a network of organisations on water security solutions across the country.
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Tribals in Kerala revive an age old tradition by cultivating millets
Posted on 18 Dec, 2023 04:50 PMTribals in Kerala cultivate millets, revive an age old tradition
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