Why are Chhattisgarh’s solar-powered systems in a state of disrepair?
Why are Chhattisgarh’s solar-powered systems in a state of disrepair?

By Gargi Verma

In forested hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, solar powered generators, which were pushed at a massive scale for nearly a decade, have fallen to disuse. Poor maintenance of solar units remains a huge problem. Maintenance technicians complain about irregular payments.

In forested hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, solar powered generators, which were pushed at a massive scale for nearly a decade, have fallen to disuse. Poor maintenance of solar units remains a huge problem. Maintenance technicians complain about irregular payments.

Low on maintenance, high on profit: Kadaknath, the black chicken, is a hit with poultry farmers
Low on maintenance, high on profit: Kadaknath, the black chicken, is a hit with poultry farmers

By Diti Bajpai

Poultry farming is witnessing a slump since some time now. Several poultry farms have shut down because farmers are unable to get prices to cover up their input costs. In such a situation, farmers doing Kadaknath farming are reaping profits. Due to the exotic nature of Kadaknath, its demand is escalating

Poultry farming is witnessing a slump since some time now. Several poultry farms have shut down because farmers are unable to get prices to cover up their input costs. In such a situation, farmers doing Kadaknath farming are reaping profits. Due to the exotic nature of Kadaknath, its demand is escalating

Uttar Pradesh to Set Up 1.5 Lakh Toilets, to Mobilise 11,000 Sanitation Workers for Mahakumbh 2025
Uttar Pradesh to Set Up 1.5 Lakh Toilets, to Mobilise 11,000 Sanitation Workers for Mahakumbh 2025

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Preparations are underway to organise the Mahakumbh at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. The state government is trying to ensure that the site of the grand fair remains free of open defecation. The site of the Mahakumbh spanning across 4,000 hectares will be divided into 25 sectors for efficient management.

Preparations are underway to organise the Mahakumbh at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. The state government is trying to ensure that the site of the grand fair remains free of open defecation. The site of the Mahakumbh spanning across 4,000 hectares will be divided into 25 sectors for efficient management.

Rural employment generation through biogas production in villages of India
Rural employment generation through biogas production in villages of India

By AR Shukla

Biogas is emerging as a promising renewable energy industry in India with a potential of 1,108 Terawatt-hour of biogas production in the country. The industry is labour-intensive and can provide employment opportunities in both skilled and unskilled categories.

Biogas is emerging as a promising renewable energy industry in India with a potential of 1,108 Terawatt-hour of biogas production in the country. The industry is labour-intensive and can provide employment opportunities in both skilled and unskilled categories.

COVID-19 Cases Rise in India: New JN.1 Variant Detected as States Prepare Response
COVID-19 Cases Rise in India: New JN.1 Variant Detected as States Prepare Response

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 virus was first detected in Kerala and now other southern states are witnessing a rise in the number of cases. Karnataka has made it mandatory for people above 60 years of age to mask up.

The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 virus was first detected in Kerala and now other southern states are witnessing a rise in the number of cases. Karnataka has made it mandatory for people above 60 years of age to mask up.

Amid rising heatwaves, ‘Cool-Roofs’ can save lives. Here’s how
Amid rising heatwaves, ‘Cool-Roofs’ can save lives. Here’s how

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Several states in north India are in the grip of an intense heatwave, which is likely to stay for the next 2-3 days. Heat-related deaths have been reported from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Adoption of simple and cost-effective ‘Cool Roofs’ can save lives.

Several states in north India are in the grip of an intense heatwave, which is likely to stay for the next 2-3 days. Heat-related deaths have been reported from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Adoption of simple and cost-effective ‘Cool Roofs’ can save lives.

Allahabad University protest explained: How fee hike led to students' stir & the way ahead
Allahabad University protest explained: How fee hike led to students' stir & the way ahead

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Students’ organisations in Uttar Pradesh’s Allahabad University have been up in arms ever since the institute’s administration announced a hike in fees last month. With the administration not compromising its stance on the rationale behind the fees hike, the protests against the decision are escalating with every passing day. Leaders from the opposition parties in the state have also expressed their support for the students. Here’s all that has happened in the story so far.

Students’ organisations in Uttar Pradesh’s Allahabad University have been up in arms ever since the institute’s administration announced a hike in fees last month. With the administration not compromising its stance on the rationale behind the fees hike, the protests against the decision are escalating with every passing day. Leaders from the opposition parties in the state have also expressed their support for the students. Here’s all that has happened in the story so far.

Do embankments cause floods or prevent floods? Experts are divided
Do embankments cause floods or prevent floods? Experts are divided

By Daya Sagar

Around 73% of Bihar’s total geographical area is prone to floods as plains of the state, which are close to Nepal, are drained by a number of rivers that have their catchments in the Himalayas of Nepal. These rivers and their tributaries carry high levels of discharge and sediment load, which are deposited on the plains of Bihar thus causing floods

Around 73% of Bihar’s total geographical area is prone to floods as plains of the state, which are close to Nepal, are drained by a number of rivers that have their catchments in the Himalayas of Nepal. These rivers and their tributaries carry high levels of discharge and sediment load, which are deposited on the plains of Bihar thus causing floods

यूपी बजट 2019: आवारा पशुओं के रखरखाव के लिए 448 करोड़ रुपए
यूपी बजट 2019: आवारा पशुओं के रखरखाव के लिए 448 करोड़ रुपए

By Diti Bajpai

Livestock Census 2019: Population up 4.6% to 536 million
Livestock Census 2019: Population up 4.6% to 536 million

By Diti Bajpai

The livestock census shows that the number of cows has risen by 18%, the population of donkeys dips 61%

The livestock census shows that the number of cows has risen by 18%, the population of donkeys dips 61%

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