By गाँव कनेक्शन
India’s only woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi not only launched Project Tiger to save the big cat but also helped in the enactment of a series of environmental protection laws.
India’s only woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi not only launched Project Tiger to save the big cat but also helped in the enactment of a series of environmental protection laws.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The Union government has informed the Parliament that between 2017-18 and 2021-22, India’s electronic-waste generation has increased from roughly 0.7 million tonnes to 1.6 million tonnes. Read on to know about the environmental and health impact of e-waste which is on a constant increase.
The Union government has informed the Parliament that between 2017-18 and 2021-22, India’s electronic-waste generation has increased from roughly 0.7 million tonnes to 1.6 million tonnes. Read on to know about the environmental and health impact of e-waste which is on a constant increase.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
By Aishwarya Tripathi
Entrepreneurs, farmers, fisherwomen, policymakers, financers, investors, researchers — all under the same roof. The National Summit on ‘Powering Sustainable Livelihoods’ brought together these stakeholders to elaborate on the future of clean energy and decentralised renewable energy systems. The efforts are towards a larger global goal of energy transition from fossil fuels to green energy
Entrepreneurs, farmers, fisherwomen, policymakers, financers, investors, researchers — all under the same roof. The National Summit on ‘Powering Sustainable Livelihoods’ brought together these stakeholders to elaborate on the future of clean energy and decentralised renewable energy systems. The efforts are towards a larger global goal of energy transition from fossil fuels to green energy
By गाँव कनेक्शन
In response to questions raised in the Upper House, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that 90,001.15 hectares of forest land has been diverted for non-forest use in the last five years. Almost 62% of compensatory afforestation funds remained unutilised.
In response to questions raised in the Upper House, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that 90,001.15 hectares of forest land has been diverted for non-forest use in the last five years. Almost 62% of compensatory afforestation funds remained unutilised.
By Ranvijay Singh
Worldwide, there are 422 trees per person, but India has only 28 trees per person. On one side, the tree population isn't strong and on other side, trees are constantly being chopped off in the name of urban development
Worldwide, there are 422 trees per person, but India has only 28 trees per person. On one side, the tree population isn't strong and on other side, trees are constantly being chopped off in the name of urban development
By Jyotsna Richhariya
With an aim to construct 50,000 ponds for conserving water by August 15, 2023, Mission Amrit Sarovar not only seeks to boost water security in the country but millions of rural residents are also finding a livelihood opportunity in the construction of these ponds. Uttar Pradesh has a target of constructing 11,638 such ponds. Read on to know more.
With an aim to construct 50,000 ponds for conserving water by August 15, 2023, Mission Amrit Sarovar not only seeks to boost water security in the country but millions of rural residents are also finding a livelihood opportunity in the construction of these ponds. Uttar Pradesh has a target of constructing 11,638 such ponds. Read on to know more.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The Bill seeks to modify the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 which restricts the diversion of forested lands for non-forest purposes including clearing of any forest land or its portion for mining, agriculture or infrastructural projects. It is passed it Lok Sabha but is yet to be debated and passed in the Upper House and achieve President's assent before it becomes an Act or the law.
The Bill seeks to modify the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 which restricts the diversion of forested lands for non-forest purposes including clearing of any forest land or its portion for mining, agriculture or infrastructural projects. It is passed it Lok Sabha but is yet to be debated and passed in the Upper House and achieve President's assent before it becomes an Act or the law.
By Swati Subhedar
The apex court has set October 21 as the next date of hearing in the case. It has also asked the environment ministry to be made a party to the case
The apex court has set October 21 as the next date of hearing in the case. It has also asked the environment ministry to be made a party to the case
By Ashis Senapati
Two German Shepherd dogs and six drone cameras are being used by the forest staff of the Similipal Tiger Reserve to check wildfires and also nab criminals who try to set the jungles on fire. Last year, the tiger reserve was ravaged by uncontrollable forest fires.
Two German Shepherd dogs and six drone cameras are being used by the forest staff of the Similipal Tiger Reserve to check wildfires and also nab criminals who try to set the jungles on fire. Last year, the tiger reserve was ravaged by uncontrollable forest fires.