Forests

The imperils of climate change are many, with its impacts — both sudden and slow-onset — having extreme repercussions. The increasing temperature, erratic and incessant rainfalls, melting of glaciers, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), declining snowfall, soaring heatwaves, frequent drought spells and irregular monsoon patterns keep the people on the sidelines.

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 '

India has a large expanse of common lands that meet the livelihood needs of over 350 million people.

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

Concerned about arsenic in food, NGT seeks government response

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India has taken notice of a media report suggesting the presence of arsenic in food, particularly rice.

An innovative bioengineering technology implemented under the PMGSY has saved Nog village in Himachal from floods

When heavy rainfall led to floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, one village stood out. This is the village of Nog where landslides and floods did not have an impact because of the innovative soil bioengineering approach implemented in the area. 

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

SC orders probe into illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge, criticises DDA for environmental damage

Uttarakhand is grappling with devastating forest fires, with adverse effects rippling across various aspects of life in the region.

The looming water scarcity in the Deccan Plateau states