Wayanad District

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Floating solar plan for Jayakwadi Dam under NGT fire
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 03 Aug, 2024 11:50 AM

Solar power project faces environmental backlash

View of the Jayakwadi dam taken from the causeway (Image: Shankar S, CC BY 2.0)
Wayanad landslide tragedy: Balancing nature and development
There is a need for a multi-faceted approach to disaster management, combining advanced monitoring, early warning systems, community preparedness, and sustainable land use practices to mitigate future risks. Posted on 02 Aug, 2024 01:13 PM

The serene and picturesque district of Wayanad, Kerala, recently witnessed a catastrophic landslide, leading to immense loss of life and property. On the fateful night of July 30, 2024, Wayanad, known for its lush greenery and scenic landscapes, was struck by a massive landslide.

Aftermath of a 2022 landslide on Nedumpoil ghat road (Image: Vinayaraj, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)
Huge dam proposed in Arunachal
News this week Posted on 25 Oct, 2017 09:48 AM

Niti Aayog proposes 300-metre high dam in Arunachal Pradesh

A river in East Siang (Source: Wikimedia)
Cool off at Kuruvadweep island
This photo essay showcases Kuruvadweep island, a picture- perfect summer getaway in Kerala. Posted on 05 Jun, 2013 12:09 PM

Wayanad Map - Kuruwa DweepWhat’s the best way to find out if a spot is ‘touri

The Kabini as it flows through Wayanad (Source: Seetha Gopalakrishnan, IWP)
Rare floral diversity in the Western Ghats forests
Many plants are in equal danger of becoming as extinct as some animals. Does anyone care? Posted on 03 May, 2013 02:29 PM

A fluttering butterfly or a dashing cheetah immediately bring vivid images to mind. Does the image of a plant stir us as much? Are we as fascinated watching a flower bloom? Probably not. Maybe that’s why there is such a large focus on endangered animals and birds and not so much on plant species that are dying out.

System of rice intensification (SRI) in Wayanad, Kerela - experiences of RASTA
This document deals with the experience of RASTA, a Wayanad based NGO, in system of rice intensification (SRI) in the area Posted on 04 May, 2009 12:46 PM

The System of Rice Intensification, (Madagascar) method was developed in Madagascar island by the farmers and NGOs under the leadership of a local priest. The concept of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) focuses on managing the soil, water, plants and nutrients in a balanced relationship, enabling maximum growth of rice plants.

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