Biodiversity

Heavy metals can harm aquatic life in freshwater bodies

Common lands make up one-fifth of India’s landmass and play an important role in meeting the subsistence and livelihood needs of more than 350 million rural population, and are of great social and cultural significance to rural communities. However, they are still officially designated as ‘wastelands’ since colonial times informs this paper titled '

Solar powered irrigation has led to improvement in the nutritional status of Chattisgarh tribals 

What are grasslands

Madhya Pradesh leads in controversial tree plantations under the green credit programme

While dams are said to play a crucial role in meeting growing water demands, generating energy, and protecting from floods, controlled water release from dams can significantly impact the ecosystem of estuaries and the fish living in its waters.

What are estuaries

Traditional water mills can be a promising solution to Arunachal's growing power crisis

Maldharis demand land rights as government readies Banni grasslands of Kutch for cheetah breeding

The Fishers Union, Manipur calls for a ban on activities that undermine Loktak Lake conservation

The All Loktak Lake Area Fishers Union, Manipur (ALLAFUM) has raised its voice against unsustainable practices and fishing activities that can undermine the health and biodiversity of Loktak lake and emphasised the importance of community involvement in lake conservation.

Challenges persist: Limited headway in reclaiming Southern Ridge despite NGT oversight for three years