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Budget beyond gender
Women are not considered farmers despite their active participation in farming in rural India. A gender responsive budget and its implementation are essential to support and empower women farmers. Posted on 08 Apr, 2017 08:00 PM

Sneh Bhati, a 52-year-old farmer from Madanpur Khadar in Delhi’s fringes finds the change in the landscape of her 100-year-old village in the last two decades remarkable. Yet it has not taken away the rural charm.

It's her field too: Policies and budgets for women are a good beginning towards gender parity in agriculture.
Uttarakhand to conserve its natural resources
Policy matters this week Posted on 04 Apr, 2017 06:21 AM

Uttarakhand takes decisions to save its natural resources

The Ganga emerges from the Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Water in TN's reservoirs dips
News this week Posted on 04 Apr, 2017 05:58 AM

Just seven to eight percent water left in TN’s reservoirs

TN farmers in the midst of a crisis. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Problems of mine: When coal threatens Raigarh
From increasing health issues among residents to declining forest produce, coal mining in Chhattisgarh has devastating outcomes. Posted on 30 Mar, 2017 05:50 PM

It was in the late 90s that Raigarh emerged as the hub for power, coal mining and sponge iron in Chhattisgarh. The coalfield in Mand Raigarh is spread over an area of more than 1,12,000 hectares with an estimated 21,117 metric tonnes of coal. 

A villager looks at the changing landscape due to coal mines at Kosampalli village in Raigarh.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Solar water pumps
What are solar water pumps? What are their advantages over traditional water pumps? Here are the answers to all your questions on solar water pumps. Posted on 29 Mar, 2017 06:10 PM

This is a simple guide that answers some of the most popular questions related to solar water pumps. This list of Q&A will help you understand what they are and their growing importance these days. Please click on a question for detailed information.

Submersible pumps of 2HP (Source: Sehgal Foundation)
Profit of loss: When growth harms the earth
Development projects from across India are flouting environmental norms, says a recent CAG audit report Posted on 28 Mar, 2017 10:50 AM

At the Sainj Hydroelectric Power Project in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, muck dumping sites were inadequate and damaged resulting in the muck directly flowing into the river. Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Bihar had to install instruments to control air, water, noise and dust pollution, develop green belt and recycle treated effluent.

CAG found development projects not meeting conditions of environment clearances.
Ganga, Yamuna now living entities
Policy matters this week Posted on 28 Mar, 2017 06:31 AM

Ganga, Yamuna have been recognised as living entities

Ganga river at Kachla, Uttar Pradesh (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
No clean water for millions in rural India'
News this week Posted on 28 Mar, 2017 06:12 AM

Seven percent of rural India has no access to clean water: World Water Day report

Water scarcity in rural India. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Can Sewri get back in the pink?
Sewri wetland is known for many winged visitors including flamingos that come for blue green algae annually. It is under threat, thanks to rapid urbanisation. Posted on 24 Mar, 2017 09:59 AM

Mangroves form an integral part of the landscape of Mumbai and are essential in maintaining the stability of the coastline.

The pink guests of Sewri. (Source: India Water Portal)
What's conservation without local hand?
A study from the Sundarbans shows that conserving biodiversity by excluding indigenous populations has threatened not only the survival of the forest but also the sustainability of the region. Posted on 24 Mar, 2017 09:48 AM

Can forest conservation policies that ignore the livelihood needs of local, indigenous populations succeed in protecting biodiversity and wildlife?

Experiences from the Sundarbans show that such policies not only result in the suffering of the local population, it also leads to the exploitation of natural resources and biodiversity in the region.

Mangroves of the Sundarbans. (Source: Nature Environment & Wildlife Society - NEWS)
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