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Maha battle over water
Teaser: The Mahanadi’s water is important for both the farmers and industries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Instead of squabbling over it, the states need to come up with a plan to use the water...
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Kerala declares its districts drought-hit
Teaser: News this week All 14 districts in Kerala have been declared drought-hitAfter witnessing a 34 percent deficit in rainfall during the south-west monsoon, the Kerala government has declared all...
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Crop change for better yield ?
Teaser: Crop patterns in India are changing without consideration for local agro-climatic conditions. This puts a burden on environment, incurring huge long-term losses.The past few months saw...
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Twin lakes of Bhoj
Teaser: The lakes of Bhoj wetland that are home to many bird species and provide water to the local residents are now polluted and need urgent attention from the government. The Bhoj wetland is...
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No land for nomads
Teaser: The lives of Dhangars in Maharashtra is a perfect example of the threats faced by pastoralists in India due to rapid urbanisation and hostile state policies. Dhangars, a semi-nomadic group in...
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Grand scheme to befriend farmers
Teaser: Despite farmers’ apprehension, the new crop insurance scheme, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, is considered a game changer.“Agriculture is a highly risky venture,” says Nagi Reddy, a farmer...
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Breathing life into Baitarani
Teaser: The river basin of Baitarani is facing many challenges in these changing times. Initiatives are on to protect it. Pranab Choudhury has been actively engaged with the causes of the poor and the...
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Cyclone Vardah hits TN
Teaser: News this week Cyclone Vardah makes landfall in TN, causes massive damageVery severe cyclone has hit the north coastal districts of Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu causing heavy rains...
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Summer of discontent
Teaser: A wetland which is one of the Ramsar sites in India, struggles to maintain its character due to lack of water.On a 29 sq km tract of land in Bharatpur, Rajasthan lies the wildlife reserve,...
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NGT takes note of Chambal river e-flow
Teaser: Policy matters this week NGT seeks MP, Rajasthan's opinion on maintaining e-flow in Chambal riverThe National Green Tribunal has ordered the Madhya Pradesh and the Rajasthan governments to give...
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When riverbed becomes real estate
Teaser: The banks of Yamuna have witnessed many forced evictions of illegal settlers over the years. The officials, however, turn a blind eye to encroachment by massive infrastructures. Shalu’s...
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Wildlife board clears Ken-Betwa project
Teaser: Policy matters this week Wildlife board gives its nod to the Ken-Betwa river linking project The National Board for Wildlife has given its green signal to the Ken-Betwa river linking project...
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States fail to tackle groundwater crisis
Teaser: News this weekA majority of states fail to stop overexploitation of groundwaterThe central government has informed the parliamentary committee that most of the states have not complied with the...
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Maharashtra gears up for irrigation projects
Teaser: Policy matters this weekMaharashtra approves cost overrun in irrigation projects, set to complete Gosikhurd projectThe Maharashtra government has given its approval for the cost overrun of more...
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State of rivers goes south
Teaser: Rivers turn muck in many stretches in south India calling for action before they dry up completely. At a time when the government’s attention is steered towards the concerns of the northern...
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TN suffers the worst north-east monsoon in 140 years
Teaser: News this weekTamil Nadu declares droughtFollowing the suicide of 144 farmers in the state, the Tamil Nadu government has declared a drought. The country is experiencing the worst ever...
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Acquired lands lay barren, SC questions states
Teaser: Policy matters this week Why are lands acquired from farmers barren? SC asks statesThe Supreme Court has issued notices and sought responses from the Centre and the state...
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Opposition to Teesta Stage IV hydel project
Teaser: News this weekPeople of Sikkim stand against Teesta hydel projectThe proposed 520 MW Teesta Stage IV hydropower project in Sikkim is being opposed by the indigenous Lepchas, a local community...
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NGT to hear PIL on Ganga clean-up
Teaser: Policy matters this week NGT to hear petition on Ganga revival on a day-to-day basisThe National Green Tribunal has decided to hear a petition filed in 1985 on the Ganga river clean-up on a...
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All eyes on agriculture
Teaser: With the budget 2017-18 round the corner, we look at the needs of the agriculture sector in the country and what the budget can offer to support its growth.The agriculture sector in India’s...
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