Amita Bhaduri

Advancing animal welfare in India
India stands at a critical juncture in animal welfare, with the well-being of over 3.8 billion animals hanging in the balance. Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
Contemporary practices cause profound animal suffering (Image: pickpik; CC-0)
Floating solar plan for Jayakwadi Dam under NGT fire
Policy matters this fortnight Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
View of the Jayakwadi dam taken from the causeway (Image: Shankar S, CC BY 2.0)
Wayanad landslide tragedy: Balancing nature and development
There is a need for a multi-faceted approach to disaster management, combining advanced monitoring, early warning systems, community preparedness, and sustainable land use practices to mitigate future risks. Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
Aftermath of a 2022 landslide on Nedumpoil ghat road (Image: Vinayaraj, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)
Weed wars: The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice
Recognising the limitations of relying solely on herbicides, a strategic shift towards preventive measures is crucial Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 2 weeks ago
Relying solely on chemicals to keep weeds at bay isn't sustainable and can harm the environment. (Image: Needpix)
PMAY paradox: Policy gap leaves Bhuj's poor homeless
Outdated norms deprive poor of accessing benefits under 2003 G.R. of Govt. of Gujarat Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 3 weeks ago
Bhuj's fight for land rights (Image: Rita Willaert, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
Can India survive the heat?
Heat Action Plans of most cities are not designed for implementation, says iFOREST. Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 3 weeks ago
None of the HAPs have developed specific action plans for hotspots and vulnerable populations. (Image: peakpx, CC0)
Tap into the numbers: Budget insights on WASH
The budget allocation for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation reflects a steady upward trajectory, underscoring the importance of scaling financial commitments to meet the growing demands of the WASH sector. Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 3 weeks ago
Child drinking water from handpump in Guna, Madhya Pradesh (Image: Anil Gulati, India Water Portal Flickr)
Fortifying the grid: Odisha's climate resilience
Developing power sector resilience to extreme weather events in coastal areas: Lessons from Odisha Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 3 weeks ago
Coastal cyclones, fragile grids (Image: Wikimedia Commons; Tony Webster; CC BY 2.0)
Leveraging technology to address water scarcity
Bridging the water gap with technology Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 3 weeks ago
Harnessing technology for water security (U.S. Department of Agriculture, CC-CC0 1.0)
Assam floods: A tale of resilience and relief
More than relief: Caritas India and Siemens empower flood-affected communities in Assam Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 3 weeks ago
Caritas India: A beacon of hope in Assam’s floods (Image: Caritas India)
19 years later, Mumbai still drowning
Mumbai 2005 floods: What has changed and what has to be done going forward? Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 3 weeks ago
Mumbai's struggle for resilience against floods (Image: Shreyans Bhansali, Flickr Commons, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
Reusing wastewater, rethinking water: Maharashtra's roadmap
How Maharashtra turns wastewater into a resource Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 4 weeks ago
Reusing wastewater for a secure future (Image: CEPT)
Toolkit for developing city action plans for reusing treated wastewater
Strategic approach to managing urban water resources sustainably Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 4 weeks ago
Water treatment plant (Image: Rawpixel; CC0 License)
How caste, credit, and crops shape microirrigation in semi-arid India
Unveiling state-specific drivers of drip and sprinkler irrigation adoption in India Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 4 weeks ago
Drip irrigation in Kerala (Image: Vis M, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)
No scientific evidence linking Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution
Policy matters this fortnight Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months ago
Stubble burning (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Scaling climate adaptation technology for a just transition
The 2024 heatwave in India highlights the urgent need for a just transition in climate adaptation, emphasising inclusive and resilient strategies to protect vulnerable communities and mitigate the social and economic impacts of extreme weather events. Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months ago
Championing inclusive and resilient climate solutions (Image: Asian Development Bank, CC BY-NC 2.0)
India should be spearheading the circular shift in the global south
With its rising innovation and technology culture and its reputation as a global growth engine, India has the ability to assist the Global South's circular transition. Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months ago
India's circular ambition (Image: Markus Winkler, Pexels)
How can India break the disaster cycle?
Considering India's diverse geography, what actions can be taken to address specific natural disasters like floods, droughts, or landslides Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months 1 week ago
Floods induced by climate change (Image: CC0 1.0)
From scarcity to sharing: How farmers are managing groundwater in Rayalaseema
Community governance for groundwater management Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months 2 weeks ago
Jasmine on the fields as part of the groundwater collectivisation agreement at Kummara Vandla Palli village, Sri Satya Sai District. (Images: WASSAN/Swaran)
Scarcity squeeze: Moody's says India's water crisis could cripple economy
Policy matters this fortnight Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months 2 weeks ago
More action is needed to ensure a sustainable water future for India (Image: Wasim Raja, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY 2.0)
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