By Rahul Jha
Bihar's Kosi river is known to change its course of flow thereby submering new lands. Who does this submerged land belong – the government or the local villagers who farmed it before it got submerged by the river? A survey to address land titles in the state has run into rough weather as villagers along the Kosi, which brings devastating floods, fear the government will take over their farmlands.
Bihar's Kosi river is known to change its course of flow thereby submering new lands. Who does this submerged land belong – the government or the local villagers who farmed it before it got submerged by the river? A survey to address land titles in the state has run into rough weather as villagers along the Kosi, which brings devastating floods, fear the government will take over their farmlands.
By Mithilesh Dhar
Last month, floods caused massive damage in many states. Farmers who lose their crops are the silent sufferers as most of them don't even get compensation. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, between 1953 and 2017, on an average, floods have damaged crops worth Rs 1,679 crore every year
Last month, floods caused massive damage in many states. Farmers who lose their crops are the silent sufferers as most of them don't even get compensation. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, between 1953 and 2017, on an average, floods have damaged crops worth Rs 1,679 crore every year
By Rahul Jha
The Bihar government has officially declared 11 districts as drought-hit. Meanwhile, several other districts have been hit by the floods this month in October. Agricultural scientists warn that the changing monsoon rainfall patterns were a direct threat to the livelihoods of millions of farmers in the state, and there is a need to adopt alternative farming practices.
The Bihar government has officially declared 11 districts as drought-hit. Meanwhile, several other districts have been hit by the floods this month in October. Agricultural scientists warn that the changing monsoon rainfall patterns were a direct threat to the livelihoods of millions of farmers in the state, and there is a need to adopt alternative farming practices.
By Ankit Rathore
Deficient monsoon rainfall has affected millions of farmers across 65 districts in Uttar Pradesh. While they are demanding an official declaration of drought, farmers from at least 18 other districts in the state were hit by floods leading to further crop losses. The state government has announced a drought survey and also flood relief. But farmers say it is too little, too late.
Deficient monsoon rainfall has affected millions of farmers across 65 districts in Uttar Pradesh. While they are demanding an official declaration of drought, farmers from at least 18 other districts in the state were hit by floods leading to further crop losses. The state government has announced a drought survey and also flood relief. But farmers say it is too little, too late.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
'The State of Rural India Report 2021' is a unique compendium of 14 themes and 60 stories that define the key happenings and developments in India's villages in 2021.These broad themes include The Second Wave; Health; Agriculture; Livelihood; Water; Disasters; Forest and Wildlife; Climate Change; Adivasi; Gender Matters; Education, Youth & Sports; Art, Craft & Tradition; Agents of Change; and Food, Festival & Culture.
'The State of Rural India Report 2021' is a unique compendium of 14 themes and 60 stories that define the key happenings and developments in India's villages in 2021.These broad themes include The Second Wave; Health; Agriculture; Livelihood; Water; Disasters; Forest and Wildlife; Climate Change; Adivasi; Gender Matters; Education, Youth & Sports; Art, Craft & Tradition; Agents of Change; and Food, Festival & Culture.
By Rahul Jha
Farmers lose standing crops, homes and livestock to fires caused by stubble burning, short circuits and electricity theft. Rising temperatures and the westerly winds fan the flames in the summer season when the incidence of fires increases 40-50%.
Farmers lose standing crops, homes and livestock to fires caused by stubble burning, short circuits and electricity theft. Rising temperatures and the westerly winds fan the flames in the summer season when the incidence of fires increases 40-50%.
By Chandrakant Mishra
Many decades back, wells were not only chief source of drinking water and irrigation for people, they were also part of the villagers' culture and tradition. However, depleting underground water level seems to be changing all that and the climate change seems to be the biggest culprit
Many decades back, wells were not only chief source of drinking water and irrigation for people, they were also part of the villagers' culture and tradition. However, depleting underground water level seems to be changing all that and the climate change seems to be the biggest culprit
By Gaon Connection
Just two farmers remain in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh who continue to cultivate the famous Banarasi paan leaf. Mira Devi is one of them. Gaon Connection caught up with her to know why betel leaf farmers were turning to daily wage works.
Just two farmers remain in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh who continue to cultivate the famous Banarasi paan leaf. Mira Devi is one of them. Gaon Connection caught up with her to know why betel leaf farmers were turning to daily wage works.
By Dewesh Pandey
Just two farmers remain in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh who continue to cultivate the famous Banarasi paan leaf. Mira Devi is one of them. Gaon Connection caught up with her to know why betel leaf farmers were turning to daily wage works.
Just two farmers remain in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh who continue to cultivate the famous Banarasi paan leaf. Mira Devi is one of them. Gaon Connection caught up with her to know why betel leaf farmers were turning to daily wage works.
By Nidhi Jamwal
The Himalayan nation is known to have over 6,000 rivers and 96 per cent of its electricity needs are met through hydroelectric power. But, with climate change, as temperatures rise, glaciers melt and rainfall patterns become erratic, it is important to adopt an energy mix that promotes solar power generation. And this can be achieved alongside Nepal’s hydropower projects.
The Himalayan nation is known to have over 6,000 rivers and 96 per cent of its electricity needs are met through hydroelectric power. But, with climate change, as temperatures rise, glaciers melt and rainfall patterns become erratic, it is important to adopt an energy mix that promotes solar power generation. And this can be achieved alongside Nepal’s hydropower projects.