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 10 months 4 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 10 months 4 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 11 months 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 11 months 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Outdated norms deprive poor of accessing benefits under 2003 G.R. of Govt.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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 1 week 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 11 months 1 week 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 11 months 1 week 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 11 months 2 weeks 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 11 months 2 weeks ago