Environment and Ecology
Indian tribe revives heirloom seeds for health and climate security

“The soil is us. We live in these hills as one entity, and that is most important.”

Environment and Ecology
New and Useful from the Old and Useless

The weavers use about 5 kilos of the fabric extracted from old clothes to create a bedcover or other article

Food and Water
Organic theatre, conceptualised by SN Sudheer, is breaking new ground in Kerala

To empower the farmers and stakeholders in the panchayat, make them aware of the importance of protecting their water bodies and environment.

Environment and Ecology
Meet Taukeer Alam, the school dropout who has become one of Uttarakhand’s top birders

He handles field equipment with ease, enters field data in computer, analyses video footage of woodpeckers, initiates nature clubs in villages...

Environment and Ecology
Reviving Naulas, The Ancient Water Temples Of The Kumaon Himalayas

Naulas are fine examples of dry-masonry, stone architecture as well as the art and science of water purification

Food and Water
Tribals urge parties to ensure food security

"Tribals have an enormous storehouse of knowledge on food gathering, shifting hill cultivation, pastoralism, labour and handicrafts,”

Food and Water
Ambrosial nectar for malnourished children

Milk with ashwagandhadi churnam and loha bhasmam showed excellent results in a month; children in good health over the last four years.

Environment and Ecology
Bhimshankar village makes the most of nature’s trail

While promoting ecotourism, the villagers try to maintain a balance between conservation, livelihood and convenience

Food and Water
Government of India (GoI) asks states to learn from Odisha Millet Mission (OMM) model

"All the states to adopt and learn from the OMM model for its emphasis on reviving millets on farms and on plates! "