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Empowerment through CFRR: The tribals of Kamepur in Chhattisgarh consider rights over the forest as 'actual' freedom

New Delhi, July 31 -- Summary In Kamepur village, Chhattisgarh, the Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR) have transformed the tribal community's relationship with the forest, granting them true ind... Read More


Empowerment through CFRR: In Chhattisgarh's Amaad, the forest has become more secure and produce collection has increased

New Delhi, July 30 -- This is the second of a 3-part series Amaad is one of the 134 villages of Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district that have received Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR). The Gram ... Read More


Empowerment through CFRR: How Chhattisgarh's Karlajhar village was able to stop forest fires

New Delhi, July 29 -- Residents of Karlajhar became alert when flames were seen in the forest near the Chhattisgarh village at 10 pm on March 13, 2025. Karan Singh Nag gathered about 15 people and imm... Read More


Decades of drought end in deluge: Bundelkhand sees 200% surge in rainfall, kharif crops ruined

New Delhi, July 18 -- Summary Tikamgarh and Niwari in MP recorded 212% and 315% more rainfall respectively All 14 dams in Lalitpur are full to capacity, water being released Kharif crops like peanut... Read More


How India moves: Public transport is missing in the industrial city of Bhilai, with mobility dependent on private vehicles

New Delhi, June 13 -- Ghanshyam Vishwakarma is in a hurry. His feet are pedalling his cycle hard. Sixty-five-year-old Vishwakarma wants to reach the Boria gate of the Bhilai Steel Plant as soon as pos... Read More


How India moves: During peak hours, Raipur crawls slower than a bicycle

New Delhi, June 11 -- The growing number of vehicles on the roads of Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, is contributing to an increase in road accidents. According to the Road Accidents in India 20... Read More


How India moves: Raipur's public transport system in decline amid population boom

New Delhi, June 10 -- Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, is now classified as a metropolitan city, with an estimated current population exceeding 1.9 million. According to the 2011 census, the city'... Read More


How India moves: Local trains and city buses are Raipur's most affordable commute options but least trustworthy

New Delhi, June 6 -- In Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, the options for public transportation are limited to autos, e-rickshaws, private vehicles, city buses, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services... Read More


How India moves: In Raipur, e-rickshaws and autos are a bane and a boon

New Delhi, June 5 -- Satya Thakur, 24, spends a total of three hours each day commuting between her home and coaching centre - amounting to 18 hours a week, excluding Sundays. She lives in Tikrapara,... Read More