The strategic objectives and challenges of India's BioE3 Policy

The promise and pitfalls of India’s BioE3 Policy

This article traces the evolution of the legislative framework for water pollution in India and its implications for wastewater treatment standards in the country. 

India’s efforts at water pollution control: Legislative frameworks and real-world impacts

The Wayanad landslide underscores the impact of climate change, deforestation, and unplanned development on disaster vulnerability. Learn about the causes, consequences, and lessons to be learned.

Wayanad landslide tragedy: Balancing nature and development

Millions of trees are fast disappearing from India's farmlands. What are its implications for agriculture and the environment?

The disappearing trees over Indian farmlands

A silent crisis in Indian farmlands: The disappearing trees 

Environmental tech startups: Powering a sustainable future

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Agriculture, an important sector of our economy accounts for 14 per cent of the nation’s GDP and about 11 per cent of its exports. India has the second largest arable land base (159.7 million hectares) after US and largest gross irrigated area (88 milion hectares) in the world. Rice, wheat, cotton, oilseeds, jute, tea, sugarcane, milk and potatoes are the major agricultural commodities produced. More importantly, over 60 per cent of the country’s population, comprising several million small farming households, depends on agriculture as a principal income source and land continues to be the main asset for livelihood security. 