By Dr SB Misra
By Shweta Tiwari
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.
By Gurvinder Singh
Residents of three villages – Piyala, Kalipur and Waria – in Durgapur, West Bengal complain they are forced to eat and breathe black dust emanating from the nearby thermal power plant. The air, admits the pollution control board, is heavily polluted, and there are allegations of flyash being dumped in the local water bodies. A ground report.
Residents of three villages – Piyala, Kalipur and Waria – in Durgapur, West Bengal complain they are forced to eat and breathe black dust emanating from the nearby thermal power plant. The air, admits the pollution control board, is heavily polluted, and there are allegations of flyash being dumped in the local water bodies. A ground report.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Like edible oils, India is also dependent on the import of chemical fertilisers which are vital for the country's food production. Natural gas is the primary component used in manufacturing these fertilisers and Russia which is waging a war in Ukraine is the biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) which means the subsidised prices at which the Indian farmers buy these fertilisers will shoot Indian government's expenses.
Like edible oils, India is also dependent on the import of chemical fertilisers which are vital for the country's food production. Natural gas is the primary component used in manufacturing these fertilisers and Russia which is waging a war in Ukraine is the biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) which means the subsidised prices at which the Indian farmers buy these fertilisers will shoot Indian government's expenses.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 virus was first detected in Kerala and now other southern states are witnessing a rise in the number of cases. Karnataka has made it mandatory for people above 60 years of age to mask up.
The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 virus was first detected in Kerala and now other southern states are witnessing a rise in the number of cases. Karnataka has made it mandatory for people above 60 years of age to mask up.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Around 2 lakh farmers from India and abroad will be participating in the Krishi Kumbh fair which will be organised in Lucknow in December. Farmers will be learning agricultural innovations and techniques from the experiences and experiments of fellow cultivators as well as agricultural scientists.
Around 2 lakh farmers from India and abroad will be participating in the Krishi Kumbh fair which will be organised in Lucknow in December. Farmers will be learning agricultural innovations and techniques from the experiences and experiments of fellow cultivators as well as agricultural scientists.
By Gargi Verma
In forested hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, solar powered generators, which were pushed at a massive scale for nearly a decade, have fallen to disuse. Poor maintenance of solar units remains a huge problem. Maintenance technicians complain about irregular payments.
In forested hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, solar powered generators, which were pushed at a massive scale for nearly a decade, have fallen to disuse. Poor maintenance of solar units remains a huge problem. Maintenance technicians complain about irregular payments.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Food production involves hidden costs pertaining to the environment and health. According to a report published by FAO, India accounts for the third highest hidden cost in agriculture across the world.
Food production involves hidden costs pertaining to the environment and health. According to a report published by FAO, India accounts for the third highest hidden cost in agriculture across the world.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
In the wake of the rising monkeypox cases in Africa, the US, and Australia, the global public health body has assured that there is no need for mass vaccinations against the zoonotic virus. So far, 131 cases have been reported outside Africa. Details here.
In the wake of the rising monkeypox cases in Africa, the US, and Australia, the global public health body has assured that there is no need for mass vaccinations against the zoonotic virus. So far, 131 cases have been reported outside Africa. Details here.