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Potatoes: Buried Treasure in Gurez Valley
Potatoes: Buried Treasure in Gurez Valley

By Gaon Connection

People in the Gurez Valley of Kashmir still rely on the ancient practice of storing potatoes under the frozen ground, which is a climate-resilient technique of safeguarding seeds and harvest in the bitter winters.

People in the Gurez Valley of Kashmir still rely on the ancient practice of storing potatoes under the frozen ground, which is a climate-resilient technique of safeguarding seeds and harvest in the bitter winters.

Potatoes: Buried Treasure in Gurez Valley
Potatoes: Buried Treasure in Gurez Valley

By Tauseef Ahmad

People in the Gurez Valley of Kashmir still rely on the ancient practice of storing potatoes under the frozen ground, which is a climate-resilient technique of safeguarding seeds and harvest in the bitter winters.

People in the Gurez Valley of Kashmir still rely on the ancient practice of storing potatoes under the frozen ground, which is a climate-resilient technique of safeguarding seeds and harvest in the bitter winters.

Is cutting trees the only way to development? Experts are divided
Is cutting trees the only way to development? Experts are divided

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

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

The silent sufferers of Assam floods
The silent sufferers of Assam floods

By Shivani Gupta

As of July 22, as many as 199 animals perished in the Kaziranga National Park, home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros. Experts feel the highlands in the park are not enough to house so many animals and the government should take measures to help these animals that suffer silently during floods, year after year, as the Park, situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra river, is prone to consistent floods

As of July 22, as many as 199 animals perished in the Kaziranga National Park, home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros. Experts feel the highlands in the park are not enough to house so many animals and the government should take measures to help these animals that suffer silently during floods, year after year, as the Park, situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra river, is prone to consistent floods

The Saga of the Scarlet Semal
The Saga of the Scarlet Semal

By Ramesh Pandey

The semal tree is in all its glory with its crown of scarlet flowers. Its gum, immature fruits, young roots and buds have several medical properties. This tree is associated with folklore and is significant in the socio-ethnic lives of people across the India-Nepal border.

The semal tree is in all its glory with its crown of scarlet flowers. Its gum, immature fruits, young roots and buds have several medical properties. This tree is associated with folklore and is significant in the socio-ethnic lives of people across the India-Nepal border.

A taste of success with Assam tea
A taste of success with Assam tea

By Gaon Connection

A young tea planter in a remote corner in Cachar district, Assam, has plans to make his village a major tea producing hub. He worked as a security guard in Bengaluru to save a little money to start tea cultivation on his ancestral land in Sonachera-2 village.

A young tea planter in a remote corner in Cachar district, Assam, has plans to make his village a major tea producing hub. He worked as a security guard in Bengaluru to save a little money to start tea cultivation on his ancestral land in Sonachera-2 village.

A taste of success with Assam tea
A taste of success with Assam tea

By Sayantani Deb

A young tea planter in a remote corner in Cachar district, Assam, has plans to make his village a major tea producing hub. He worked as a security guard in Bengaluru to save a little money to start tea cultivation on his ancestral land in Sonachera-2 village.

A young tea planter in a remote corner in Cachar district, Assam, has plans to make his village a major tea producing hub. He worked as a security guard in Bengaluru to save a little money to start tea cultivation on his ancestral land in Sonachera-2 village.

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.

Odisha: From dehumanising street acts to weaving mats, a tribal community has travelled a long way
Odisha: From dehumanising street acts to weaving mats, a tribal community has travelled a long way

By Ashis Senapati

The younger generation of Mundapota Kela tribe in Odisha has grown up watching the male members hold their breath and bury their heads in soil to earn a living. Many of its members are now weaving mats and brooms from date-palm leaves to make the ends meet. However, the community still has no access to safe drinking water.

The younger generation of Mundapota Kela tribe in Odisha has grown up watching the male members hold their breath and bury their heads in soil to earn a living. Many of its members are now weaving mats and brooms from date-palm leaves to make the ends meet. However, the community still has no access to safe drinking water.

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