By गाँव कनेक्शन
As per the findings of a study conducted on the implications of the absent mechanisms to remove sulphur dioxide from the emission of the Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station, the poor air quality led to 80,000 sick leave days in Maharashtra in 2020. More details here.
As per the findings of a study conducted on the implications of the absent mechanisms to remove sulphur dioxide from the emission of the Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station, the poor air quality led to 80,000 sick leave days in Maharashtra in 2020. More details here.
By Chandrakant Mishra
प्रदेश के कई गाँव ऐसे हैं, जहां बिजली के खंभे तो लगे थे, लेकिन वहां बिजली नहीं पहुंची थी। योगी सरकार के प्रयास से अब उन गाँवों तक भी बिजली पहुंच गई है। प्रदेश सरकार के हर गाँव तक बिजली आर्पूति करने के वादे के बाद गाँवों में बिजली की दशा सुधरी है, मगर लक्ष्य अभी काफी दूर है।
प्रदेश के कई गाँव ऐसे हैं, जहां बिजली के खंभे तो लगे थे, लेकिन वहां बिजली नहीं पहुंची थी। योगी सरकार के प्रयास से अब उन गाँवों तक भी बिजली पहुंच गई है। प्रदेश सरकार के हर गाँव तक बिजली आर्पूति करने के वादे के बाद गाँवों में बिजली की दशा सुधरी है, मगर लक्ष्य अभी काफी दूर है।
By गाँव कनेक्शन
In wake of the heatwave conditions prevailing in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the authorities to ensure that there were no unnecessary power cuts in the state. But what is the situation in the rural areas of UP, how long are the daily power outages? Gaon Connection spoke with villagers and many complained of daily power cuts of 7-8 hours.
In wake of the heatwave conditions prevailing in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the authorities to ensure that there were no unnecessary power cuts in the state. But what is the situation in the rural areas of UP, how long are the daily power outages? Gaon Connection spoke with villagers and many complained of daily power cuts of 7-8 hours.
By Nidhi Jamwal
There is a need to reinvent the PM-KUSUM scheme by bringing in equity and gender into India’s ambitious plan to solarise the agriculture sector. Solar irrigation pump sets must enable farmers to earn by selling 60-70 per cent of their solar generation.
There is a need to reinvent the PM-KUSUM scheme by bringing in equity and gender into India’s ambitious plan to solarise the agriculture sector. Solar irrigation pump sets must enable farmers to earn by selling 60-70 per cent of their solar generation.
By Gurvinder Singh
West Bengal is India's top paddy growing state. Bardhaman region in the state, which is known as the rice bowl of Bengal, has received minus 47% deficient rainfall leading to a drastic reduction in paddy sowing. A Gaon Connection ground report as part of its Paddy Pain series.
West Bengal is India's top paddy growing state. Bardhaman region in the state, which is known as the rice bowl of Bengal, has received minus 47% deficient rainfall leading to a drastic reduction in paddy sowing. A Gaon Connection ground report as part of its Paddy Pain series.
By Laraib Fatima Warsi
Power outages no longer affect small business owners in villages of Uttar Pradesh who have installed solar panels for uninterrupted power supply, and have reduced their monthly electricity bills.
Power outages no longer affect small business owners in villages of Uttar Pradesh who have installed solar panels for uninterrupted power supply, and have reduced their monthly electricity bills.
By Parul Kulshreshta
Several districts in Rajasthan are in the grip of a severe cold wave. According to IMD, this is the first time since January 3, 2014, that the temperature has dipped to minus 2.7 degree Celsius. Mustard crop is badly damaged and several other crops have suffered losses too.
Several districts in Rajasthan are in the grip of a severe cold wave. According to IMD, this is the first time since January 3, 2014, that the temperature has dipped to minus 2.7 degree Celsius. Mustard crop is badly damaged and several other crops have suffered losses too.
By Dr SB Misra
As of now, Gram Pradhans only have rights, but no responsibility. The Centre should act as a facilitator to resolve issues of farmers pertaining to irrigation, canal, tube wells, support prices and seed-fertilizers. The Gram Pradhans can be vested with statutory responsibility and some honorarium to supervise its functioning. There should be absolute decentralization of local administration till the level of Panchayat
As of now, Gram Pradhans only have rights, but no responsibility. The Centre should act as a facilitator to resolve issues of farmers pertaining to irrigation, canal, tube wells, support prices and seed-fertilizers. The Gram Pradhans can be vested with statutory responsibility and some honorarium to supervise its functioning. There should be absolute decentralization of local administration till the level of Panchayat
By Nidhi Jamwal
While power projects bring prosperity to the nation, people living in its shadow are often left behind when it comes to enjoying the benefits. Development projects must prioritise health and livelihoods of local populations. Development has to be ‘just’.
While power projects bring prosperity to the nation, people living in its shadow are often left behind when it comes to enjoying the benefits. Development projects must prioritise health and livelihoods of local populations. Development has to be ‘just’.
By Nidhi Jamwal
Under the Centre's KUSUM scheme, farmers are provided huge subsidy to adopt off-grid solar-powered agricultural pumps to meet the irrigation needs. But, in drought-hit parts of Vidarbha and Marathwada, about four months a year these solar pumps are of no use as water sources dry up. Experts call for reinventing the scheme
Under the Centre's KUSUM scheme, farmers are provided huge subsidy to adopt off-grid solar-powered agricultural pumps to meet the irrigation needs. But, in drought-hit parts of Vidarbha and Marathwada, about four months a year these solar pumps are of no use as water sources dry up. Experts call for reinventing the scheme