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Chipko a distant memory

India, April 20 -- The women who led the landmark environmental movement 50 years ago, speak to Down To Earth Whenever a dictionary of green terms is written, no matter in what language, it will cont... Read More


Joshimath evacuees return to their unsafe & damaged homes even as rehabilitation policy non-existent after 16 months

India, April 12 -- They say they have not been given enough compensation to restart their lives; workfor stabilisation of Joshimath has also not started Harish Lal and his family have returned to his... Read More


India's onion production expected to fall by over 15%; potato production by 2%

India, March 8 -- Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare releases First Advance Estimates of horticultural crops for 2023-24 Onion production is expected to decline by about 15 per cent and po... Read More


Centre hikes sugarcane fair and remunerative price amid farmers' protest

India, Feb. 22 -- FRP usually announced in June as sugar season starts from October; new price hikes by Rs 25 at Rs 340 per quintal In a surprising move aimed at appeasing approximately 50 million su... Read More


Just 3% of MNREGA job seekers received unemployment benefits, shows central panel report

India, Feb. 13 -- Department of Rural Development replies will look into the issue,state government's responsibility to pay interest accrued on unpaid allowances If a labourer does not find work with... Read More