Rajasthan: Digging ponds to capture rainwater helps Dholpur farmers cultivate wheat for the first time
Rajasthan: Digging ponds to capture rainwater helps Dholpur farmers cultivate wheat for the first time

By Manoj Choudhary

A state government scheme in Rajasthan to encourage rainwater harvesting is bearing fruit as for the first time, the farmers in the water-strapped Gironiya village, are cultivating wheat in the rabi season, and their mustard production has reportedly increased manifold.

A state government scheme in Rajasthan to encourage rainwater harvesting is bearing fruit as for the first time, the farmers in the water-strapped Gironiya village, are cultivating wheat in the rabi season, and their mustard production has reportedly increased manifold.

Of trunks, tribes and incredible tales
Of trunks, tribes and incredible tales

By Pankaja Srinivasan

Nearly 200 kilometres away from where The Elephant Whisperers was shot, in a camp in Top Slip, Coimbatore, mahouts, kavadis and kumki elephants offer a rich repository of stories.

Nearly 200 kilometres away from where The Elephant Whisperers was shot, in a camp in Top Slip, Coimbatore, mahouts, kavadis and kumki elephants offer a rich repository of stories.

Maharashtra: 1,300 lives could be saved in 2020 if Chandrapur power station had emission safety mechanism, finds Study
Maharashtra: 1,300 lives could be saved in 2020 if Chandrapur power station had emission safety mechanism, finds Study

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.

At this village school in Karnataka, every drop of rainwater is harvested and reused
At this village school in Karnataka, every drop of rainwater is harvested and reused

By Gaon Connection

The government school in Kora village in Tumakuru has enough water for drinking, cooking, washing and gardening purposes thanks to the rainwater harvesting system installed with the help of the non-profit Biome.

The government school in Kora village in Tumakuru has enough water for drinking, cooking, washing and gardening purposes thanks to the rainwater harvesting system installed with the help of the non-profit Biome.

At this village school in Karnataka, every drop of rainwater is harvested and reused
At this village school in Karnataka, every drop of rainwater is harvested and reused

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

The government school in Kora village in Tumakuru has enough water for drinking, cooking, washing and gardening purposes thanks to the rainwater harvesting system installed with the help of the non-profit Biome.

The government school in Kora village in Tumakuru has enough water for drinking, cooking, washing and gardening purposes thanks to the rainwater harvesting system installed with the help of the non-profit Biome.

How Effective are Air Purifiers in Keeping Pollution Levels Low and Our Homes Safe?
How Effective are Air Purifiers in Keeping Pollution Levels Low and Our Homes Safe?

By गाँव कनेक्शन

With no respite from the alarming air pollution levels during the winters, indoor air purifiers are gaining popularity. How do these air purifiers work? How effective are these devices?

With no respite from the alarming air pollution levels during the winters, indoor air purifiers are gaining popularity. How do these air purifiers work? How effective are these devices?

We have lost 22 lakh ponds since independence. Let that sink in
We have lost 22 lakh ponds since independence. Let that sink in

By Ranvijay Singh

As per an estimate, the country had about 24 lakh ponds during independence. Looking at the 5th Minor Irrigation Census (2013-14), one would find only 2.41 lakh ponds registered now in the official records. It means that we have lost about 22 lakh ponds since Independence. But how?

As per an estimate, the country had about 24 lakh ponds during independence. Looking at the 5th Minor Irrigation Census (2013-14), one would find only 2.41 lakh ponds registered now in the official records. It means that we have lost about 22 lakh ponds since Independence. But how?

Odisha: Local fishers, villagers help conduct the world's first fishing cat census in Chilika Lake; 176 fishing cats reported
Odisha: Local fishers, villagers help conduct the world's first fishing cat census in Chilika Lake; 176 fishing cats reported

By Ashis Senapati

The Chilika Development Authority is working on a five-year action plan for fishing cat conservation in Chilika. The fishing cat is listed under the endangered species in the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a high threat of extinction in the wild.

The Chilika Development Authority is working on a five-year action plan for fishing cat conservation in Chilika. The fishing cat is listed under the endangered species in the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a high threat of extinction in the wild.

Lenovo announces launch of its Work For Humankind India project to support millets farmers in Kerala
Lenovo announces launch of its Work For Humankind India project to support millets farmers in Kerala

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Kanthalloor, a pristine location, is home to 13 tribal wards that have traditionally farmed millet for generations. Using Lenovo technology, volunteers, local students, and influencers will collaborate to make alasting positive impact in a currently underserved community whilst working remotely. The India edition of Lenovo’s global Work For Humankind initiative commemorates the International Year of Millets.

Kanthalloor, a pristine location, is home to 13 tribal wards that have traditionally farmed millet for generations. Using Lenovo technology, volunteers, local students, and influencers will collaborate to make alasting positive impact in a currently underserved community whilst working remotely. The India edition of Lenovo’s global Work For Humankind initiative commemorates the International Year of Millets.

Birsa Munda — ‘Dharti Aaba’ who Championed the Rights of Tribal People
Birsa Munda — ‘Dharti Aaba’ who Championed the Rights of Tribal People

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Son of the soil, Birsa Munda, a revolutionary tribal leader of Jharkhand was born on November 15, 1875. Hailed as the ‘Father of the Earth’, his birthday is also celebrated as Jharkhand Foundation Day.

Son of the soil, Birsa Munda, a revolutionary tribal leader of Jharkhand was born on November 15, 1875. Hailed as the ‘Father of the Earth’, his birthday is also celebrated as Jharkhand Foundation Day.

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