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Odisha is providing drinking water on tap: How did it achieve the monumental feat?

India, March 22 -- Controlling water leaks, elimination of contamination via outside water were among major challenges faced In 2017, the Odisha government initiated its 'drink from tap' mission for ... Read More


Ramlila Maidan Mahapanchayat ends with SKM call to intensify MSP fight

India, March 14 -- Our resolution a 'sankalp patra' againstthe "corporate, communal, dictatorial regime" at the Centre, says SKM The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) resolved to intensify its fight against... Read More


Over half of the 21st century irrigation expansion has been in water-stressed regions; India accounts for 36%

India, March 14 -- Over 90% of humanity's consumptive water use is used for irrigated agricultural production More than half (52 per cent) of the irrigation expansion has taken place in areas that we... Read More


Women's Day 2024: In Odisha, they provide subsidised food, measure water & restore common urban spaces

India, March 8 -- Women self-help groups in Odisha have become implementing partners for crucial government services A remarkable transformation is underway in Odisha. A unique dedicated workforce of... Read More


Women's Day 2024: Strength of a collective in a not-so-silent revolution

India, March 8 -- Kishori dals or girls' collective that began in Odisha village is helping ensure girls' rights On November 12, 2023, a pleasant December morning, a group of 17 adolescent girls from... Read More


After 10 years struggle, Mendha gets separate Panchayat status under Gramdan Act

India, March 8 -- Development means struggle of Mendha's residents for self-rule & sovereignty over their forests & land seems to be finally coming to an end The Maharashtra government recently notif... Read More


Rural poor lose 5% of income to heat stress every year, more vulnerable to future climate risks

India, March 5 -- Every day of extreme precipitation causes poor households to lose 0.8 per cent of their incomes relative to non-poor households With every day of extreme heat, poor rural households... Read More


How accurate long-range forecasts of monsoon onset can be climate adaptation tool for farmers

India, Feb. 29 -- Study looks into farmers' behaviour based on forecast information, insurance in 250 Telangana villages Can a highly accurate weather forecast change farmers' stated beliefs about mo... Read More


India, South Africa block attempt to include 'investment facilitation for development' agreement at WTO meet

India, Feb. 29 -- New issues should not be considered for ministerial mandates unless past decisions and unfulfilled mandates were acted upon, states India India and South Africa formally opposed the... Read More


Agriculture, fisheries take spotlight at WTO meet in Abu Dhabi

India, Feb. 28 -- India backs permanent solution for public stockholding of food grains even as developing nations attack it Agriculture and fisheries took centre stage on the second day of the World... Read More