RANJAN PANDA & PRAGATI PRAVA While trees are important to enrich all forms of ecosystems, there have been criticisms from various sections of society and experts to the obsession with planting trees. Scientists and experts have raised serious concerns regarding the effectiveness of such drives. They have said that the science behind it could be dangerously… Continue reading Forests or plantations: What can heal an ailing earth? These indigenous women have some conservation tips
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Wind from the sea is changing, cities need to change
City-dwellers can no longer ignore the destruction of coastal green corridors such as the mangrove forests. They can’t either leave all responsibility to the urban local bodies and government. They have to work with the city authorities on a climate resilient plan and also support the communities – both urban and rural – in the… Continue reading Wind from the sea is changing, cities need to change
Tribunals alone can’t save dying rivers in India: Experts
The 2nd Odisha River Conference organised on April 22 and 23 by Water Initiatives Odisha (WIO) and Mahanadi River Waterkeeper, along with about 25 partner organisations, concluded with a strong message asking governments to recognise the Rivers’ Right to Life in line with that enjoyed by Indian citizens, and help them flow freely in healthy… Continue reading Tribunals alone can’t save dying rivers in India: Experts
Woman mason rebuilds life after devastation of Cyclone Phailin
Subhashree Sahoo Stepping into the exclusive male preserve of masonry, Damayanti Patra of rural Ganjam has shown exemplary determination to overcome personal tragedy and natural disaster to secure a sustainable vocation. Damayanti Patra stands out at a construction site. She is a mason, and it is not common to come across a woman mason in… Continue reading Woman mason rebuilds life after devastation of Cyclone Phailin
What’s common between bureaucrats salaries, business persons tea and farmer suicides in India?
In the early 1990s, when the new economic policy of reforms was introduced in India, the trickle down theory was more aggressively propagated. Who have actually gained riches and who have been marginalized? This morning I woke up to few very interesting news. News 1: Seventh Pay Commission for 23.55 per cent hike in pay of… Continue reading What’s common between bureaucrats salaries, business persons tea and farmer suicides in India?
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