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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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Outdated norms deprive poor of accessing benefits under 2003 G.R. of Govt.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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 1 month 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 1 year 1 month ago