Deepanwita Gita Niyogi Private forest owners have been restoring degraded lands, improving green cover and livelihood opportunities. The initiative helps in biodiversity conservation and maintenance of wildlife corridor as well Balkrishna Nathuram Bhomkar,a resident of Bopoli village in Satara district of Maharashtra, co-owns 18 acres of private forest with his family members. The village is part of… Continue reading Community restores private forests for sustainable future in India
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Indian Meteorological Department estimates rainwater harvesting potential of Maharashtra
Amruta Pradhan A study highlights that “rain is prime source of water” and suggests rainwater harvesting through rooftops as one of the crucial options. India Meteorological Department of Pune (IMD) functioning under Ministry of Earth Sciences has recently (Nov 2016) published a study titled “Rain water harvesting potential for different locations in state of Maharashtra”.[i]… Continue reading Indian Meteorological Department estimates rainwater harvesting potential of Maharashtra
Drought management: Successes in Solapur, India
Vijay Krishna The Solapur model under a Maharashtra government programme stands as a real example that could be successfully emulated On being urged to by an activist friend in the water sector, I visited the district of Solapur in the state of Maharashtra, India in August of 2016. Maharashtra, in western India, struggles periodically with severe… Continue reading Drought management: Successes in Solapur, India
Overfishing, change in climate cause dip in catch, Maharashtra, India
Ankita Sengupta Marine fish experts claim that overfishing, habit degradation and climate change have resulted in the decline Orignially posted at The Asian Age. Republished by SixDegrees on arrangement with author. Fishermen in Maharashtra may have resumed their activities after the monsoon break, but the state may be looking at a lower fish catch this year.… Continue reading Overfishing, change in climate cause dip in catch, Maharashtra, India
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