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Biomass is a vital resource for the biofuel industry, and even the valuable cashew, known as the ‘golden jewel’ of Indian agriculture, can be converted into energy fuel.

Micro irrigation in India

Access to safe drinking water and sanitation, reliable water-supply for agriculture and industry, and protection against droughts and floods are essential for human and economic development, says a World Bank report “Water for shared prosperity” released recently at the 10th World Water For

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

India's centralised mining of sub-soil minerals is rapidly changing the forested landscapes.

India has only 4 percent of the world's freshwater resources that must meet the demands of 16 percent of the global population that resides in the country.

Women play a central role in providing, managing, and safeguarding water. Yet, the waterscapes across the world are distinctly gendered in that productive use of water gets ascribed to men while reproductive use gets ascribed to women. That is, drinking water and sanitation are considered a woman’s domain, while irrigation is regarded as a man’s domain.

Rivers play a crucial role in providing water for essential daily activities like drinking, bathing, and washing besides industrial and agricultural needs. However, many of them get loaded with substantial amounts of waste from industries, domestic sewage, and agriculture, rendering rivers unsuitable for human use. 

India is heavily reliant on coal for its energy needs, with coal-fired power plants contributing significantly to the countr

What do forests, air, and groundwater have in common?