Wealthier urban households contribute much more to air pollution and GHG emissions
Wealthier urban households contribute much more to air pollution and GHG emissions

By Yash Khandelwal

A modest 10% reduction in energy consumption from wealthier urban households, which can be achieved from energy conservation and the adoption of efficient power sources, can reduce particulate pollution by 7.1 %, 8.4 %, and 6.2 % in Delhi, Coimbatore, and Rajkot respectively.

A modest 10% reduction in energy consumption from wealthier urban households, which can be achieved from energy conservation and the adoption of efficient power sources, can reduce particulate pollution by 7.1 %, 8.4 %, and 6.2 % in Delhi, Coimbatore, and Rajkot respectively.

Regenerative Agriculture: To benefit people, nature and climate
Regenerative Agriculture: To benefit people, nature and climate

By Sumit Roy

The growing awareness about the negative impact of unsustainable food production on the planet has led to ideas about reformed and resilient methods of food production systems, with a focus on soil and biodiversity preservation. The pivotal point of Regenerative Agriculture, ReAg, is to improve soil health over time.

The growing awareness about the negative impact of unsustainable food production on the planet has led to ideas about reformed and resilient methods of food production systems, with a focus on soil and biodiversity preservation. The pivotal point of Regenerative Agriculture, ReAg, is to improve soil health over time.

While large parts of the country reel under floods, drought like conditions stare farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand
While large parts of the country reel under floods, drought like conditions stare farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand

By गाँव कनेक्शन

India as a whole has received 11 per cent above normal rainfall in the southwest monsoon season, so far. But Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand have received deficient rainfall. Millions of farmers in these states are bracing up for huge losses of their kharif paddy crops. Good rains are forecast in the coming few days but will that be enough? A ground report.

India as a whole has received 11 per cent above normal rainfall in the southwest monsoon season, so far. But Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand have received deficient rainfall. Millions of farmers in these states are bracing up for huge losses of their kharif paddy crops. Good rains are forecast in the coming few days but will that be enough? A ground report.

Bastar: A Special Task Force Camp Converted into a Tourist Resort Employs Surrendered Maoists
Bastar: A Special Task Force Camp Converted into a Tourist Resort Employs Surrendered Maoists

By Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

Two young men who surrendered to the Chhattisgarh government after working at Maoist camps, find new life at a Special Task Force camp that has been converted into a resort by the tourism department. Next time you visit Bastar, try and stay at this resort located just five kilometres away from the picturesque Chitrakote waterfalls.

Two young men who surrendered to the Chhattisgarh government after working at Maoist camps, find new life at a Special Task Force camp that has been converted into a resort by the tourism department. Next time you visit Bastar, try and stay at this resort located just five kilometres away from the picturesque Chitrakote waterfalls.

Uttarakhand's health centres sans health facilities
Uttarakhand's health centres sans health facilities

By Megha Prakash

Tying pregnant women to cots and carrying them to the nearest health centre, lack of sterilised delivery sets and neonatal resuscitation kits, missing mobile medical units and vacant health posts in rural areas. A Gaon Connection report on how villagers in rural parts of the hill state struggle for basic healthcare

Tying pregnant women to cots and carrying them to the nearest health centre, lack of sterilised delivery sets and neonatal resuscitation kits, missing mobile medical units and vacant health posts in rural areas. A Gaon Connection report on how villagers in rural parts of the hill state struggle for basic healthcare

96% lightning deaths are in rural India; 77% of them are of farmers. A Ground Report from Bihar and UP
96% lightning deaths are in rural India; 77% of them are of farmers. A Ground Report from Bihar and UP

By Rahul Jha

Despite technology that forecasts lightning strikes and mobile phone applications that pre-warn people, a large number of men and women in rural India are killed every year due to lightning. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh report the maximum casualties. Villagers continue to be ignorant about simple protective and preventive measures they can take.

Despite technology that forecasts lightning strikes and mobile phone applications that pre-warn people, a large number of men and women in rural India are killed every year due to lightning. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh report the maximum casualties. Villagers continue to be ignorant about simple protective and preventive measures they can take.

Trouble in the Rice Bowl of Bengal
Trouble in the Rice Bowl of Bengal

By Gurvinder Singh

West Bengal is India's top paddy growing state. Bardhaman region in the state, which is known as the rice bowl of Bengal, has received minus 47% deficient rainfall leading to a drastic reduction in paddy sowing. A Gaon Connection ground report as part of its Paddy Pain series.

West Bengal is India's top paddy growing state. Bardhaman region in the state, which is known as the rice bowl of Bengal, has received minus 47% deficient rainfall leading to a drastic reduction in paddy sowing. A Gaon Connection ground report as part of its Paddy Pain series.

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