Government should immediately declare drought in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Government should immediately declare drought in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

By Vikrant Singh

The latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates drought conditions in 196 districts of the country. Of these, 65 districts are from Uttar Pradesh and 33 are from Bihar. The government should declare a drought and compensate the farmers for the loss of crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

The latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates drought conditions in 196 districts of the country. Of these, 65 districts are from Uttar Pradesh and 33 are from Bihar. The government should declare a drought and compensate the farmers for the loss of crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

Here’s What Agriculture Ministry Told Rajya Sabha When MSP Was Demanded For Horticulture Crops
Here’s What Agriculture Ministry Told Rajya Sabha When MSP Was Demanded For Horticulture Crops

By Gaon Connection

In the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Union Agriculture Ministry was asked about the possibility of declaring the minimum support price [MSP] for horticulture crops. In its reply, the ministry mentioned the parameters on the basis of which MSP is decided. Details here.

In the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Union Agriculture Ministry was asked about the possibility of declaring the minimum support price [MSP] for horticulture crops. In its reply, the ministry mentioned the parameters on the basis of which MSP is decided. Details here.

Here’s What Agriculture Ministry Told Rajya Sabha When MSP Was Demanded For Horticulture Crops
Here’s What Agriculture Ministry Told Rajya Sabha When MSP Was Demanded For Horticulture Crops

By गाँव कनेक्शन

In the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Union Agriculture Ministry was asked about the possibility of declaring the minimum support price [MSP] for horticulture crops. In its reply, the ministry mentioned the parameters on the basis of which MSP is decided. Details here.

In the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Union Agriculture Ministry was asked about the possibility of declaring the minimum support price [MSP] for horticulture crops. In its reply, the ministry mentioned the parameters on the basis of which MSP is decided. Details here.

The GI-tagged Kallakurichi wooden craft of Tamil Nadu
The GI-tagged Kallakurichi wooden craft of Tamil Nadu

By Satish Malviya

Kuppu Swamy grew up watching his father and grandfather working with blocks of wood, from which would emerge beautiful idols. He is a Kallakurichi craftsman too. His wooden carvings range from a foot to four to five feet high idols of Gods.

Kuppu Swamy grew up watching his father and grandfather working with blocks of wood, from which would emerge beautiful idols. He is a Kallakurichi craftsman too. His wooden carvings range from a foot to four to five feet high idols of Gods.

Age no bar: This 71-year-old performs yoga on a BMX cycle at the top of a 600-ft high cliff
Age no bar: This 71-year-old performs yoga on a BMX cycle at the top of a 600-ft high cliff

By Moinuddin Chishty

Without any support, Khivraj Gurjar balances himself on a bicycle at a 120-ft high uneven upland. The hilly tract is surrounded by a deep trench on its side. Nevertheless, he manages to perch over the cliff, and pose various asana while balancing on the front wheel of his bicycle

Without any support, Khivraj Gurjar balances himself on a bicycle at a 120-ft high uneven upland. The hilly tract is surrounded by a deep trench on its side. Nevertheless, he manages to perch over the cliff, and pose various asana while balancing on the front wheel of his bicycle

Reach of development amenities poorer in Adivasi villages as compared to the non-Adivasi villages of same geography: Report
Reach of development amenities poorer in Adivasi villages as compared to the non-Adivasi villages of same geography: Report

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The State of Adivasi Livelihoods Report 2021, released by a Delhi-based non-profit, revealed that tribal villages are deprived of public services that are available to non-Adivasi villages in the same region. Details here.

The State of Adivasi Livelihoods Report 2021, released by a Delhi-based non-profit, revealed that tribal villages are deprived of public services that are available to non-Adivasi villages in the same region. Details here.

Assam most vulnerable to climate change in the Indian Himalayan Region
Assam most vulnerable to climate change in the Indian Himalayan Region

By Nidhi Jamwal

A recent scientific assessment of climate vulnerability in the Indian Himalayan Region has ranked Assam as the most vulnerable state and Sikkim as least vulnerable to climate change. Overall, the entire region is under severe threat due to the changing climate

A recent scientific assessment of climate vulnerability in the Indian Himalayan Region has ranked Assam as the most vulnerable state and Sikkim as least vulnerable to climate change. Overall, the entire region is under severe threat due to the changing climate

Kashmir’s strawberry farmers in the red
Kashmir’s strawberry farmers in the red

By Gaon Connection

Gaasu is known as the Strawberry Village of Kashmir as more than 1,000 families in the village are involved in the cultivation of berries. But, thunderstorms and hailstorms in April and May have led to a poor harvest this season.

Gaasu is known as the Strawberry Village of Kashmir as more than 1,000 families in the village are involved in the cultivation of berries. But, thunderstorms and hailstorms in April and May have led to a poor harvest this season.

Kashmir’s strawberry farmers in the red
Kashmir’s strawberry farmers in the red

By Fahim Mattoo

Gaasu is known as the Strawberry Village of Kashmir as more than 1,000 families in the village are involved in the cultivation of berries. But, thunderstorms and hailstorms in April and May have led to a poor harvest this season.

Gaasu is known as the Strawberry Village of Kashmir as more than 1,000 families in the village are involved in the cultivation of berries. But, thunderstorms and hailstorms in April and May have led to a poor harvest this season.

Bamboo Based Cyclone Shelters Offer Safe Haven to Communities in The Sundarbans
Bamboo Based Cyclone Shelters Offer Safe Haven to Communities in The Sundarbans

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

Health-cum-storm shelters are coming up in the Sundarbans which regularly faces an onslaught of cyclonic storms. Local materials, such as bamboo and mud, are being used to build these climate resilient shelters.

Health-cum-storm shelters are coming up in the Sundarbans which regularly faces an onslaught of cyclonic storms. Local materials, such as bamboo and mud, are being used to build these climate resilient shelters.

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