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Livelihoods
In Kashmir, an imperilled zone of peace
" ... a number of peaceful protests were organised here and in Srinagar and no incident of violence was ever reported,”
Environment and Ecology
Farmers revert to traditional bio-fences for multiple benefits
"With trees like kiluvai you can feel a cooler micro-climate in the farms, and observe more moisture retention"
Food and Water
Organic farm lessons for school students
Students are being trained in organic vegetable farming for which kitchen gardens have been developed in each school.
Health and Hygiene
The story of a doctor who reunites lost, mentally-ill patients with their families
As soon as he entered the house, a commotion broke out. His elderly parents began crying with joy. Why?
Economics and Technologies
Chemistry Nobel Prize has a rural Odisha connection
The Maligaon Solar Micro-Grid is the first instance where a village level electricity generation unit has used Lithium Ferro-Phosphate batteries.
Environment and Ecology
In Gorakhpur, Citizens Use Nature to Prevent Floods
Better agricultural productivity and livelihoods meant that farmers would not feel pressured to sell their land to developers.
Environment and Ecology
Phasepardhis, from Hunters to Keepers: Journey of Transformation
Phasepardhis, an adivasi community, use their traditional knowledge to regenerate grasslands and support its wildlife, enhancing livelihoods
Environment and Ecology
Sikkim sees surge in butterfly biodiversity
What do farms have to do with butterflies?
Livelihoods
For vote-seekers, a manifesto from livestock breeders
Compensation is due for grazing-land in forests, lost when a dam is being built or development projects are undertaken.