Weekly News and Policy Updates

Madhya Pradesh's climate smart villages provide lessons in climate change adaptability

A Climate Smart Village project initiated by the state government on natural farming in Madhya Pradesh villages has yielded highly successful results setting an example for other villages in India to follow.

House panel suggests prepaid cards for power to save groundwater

 India's first round the clock solar power plant in Modhera village Gujarat, threatens livelihoods of pastoralists 

Tamil Nadu unveils organic farming policy with a focus on promoting chemical-free agriculture

Decentralised solar is transforming rural India

Centre in final stages of notifying emissions trading scheme

Funds allocated for MGNREGA in the Budget 2023-24 adequate for just 17 days of work

The Budget 2023-24 has earmarked Rs 60,000 crore for MGNREGS, that promises a minimum of 100 days of work.  This allocation has been found to be the lowest in the history of MGNREGA in terms of Gross Domestic Product, and has been down to 0.198 percent of the GDP.

Haryana becomes 'Har Ghar Jal’ state

Green growth finds prominence in the Union Budget 2023-24

India issues notice to Pakistan seeking modification to Indus Waters Treaty