Fisheries
The unsung women fishers of Wular lake
posted 1 week 6 days agoNestled in the north Kashmir region is Wular lake, India’s largest freshwater lake or wetland.

Ganga's riverine communities in troubled waters
posted 4 months 2 weeks agoA large section of the population living in the Ganga river basin still depends on the river for daily use activities and livelihood. Hence, the cleaning of the Ganga river’s water and making it safe for use remains a major goal for policymakers.

Livestock rearers and fishers bear the brunt of cyclone Amphan
posted 4 months 4 weeks agoThe Amphan cyclone that struck the Sundarbans in the month of May this year has wreaked havoc in the area destroying lives and livelihood. A lot of the locals living in the Sundarbans depend on animal husbandry and fishing to earn a living. The cyclone destroyed animal rearing shelters and swept away most of the cattle and domestic animals.

When solving one problem triggers another
posted 5 months 1 week agoCome monsoons and vector borne diseases start making headlines every year in many parts of India, especially mosquito borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya and Japanese encephalitis.
What are vector borne diseases

Environmentalists voice concerns against the draft EIA notification 2020
posted 6 months agoDraft EIA notification 2020 attracts criticism from experts

Boosting rural livelihoods using agriculture and MGNREGA amidst Covid-19
posted 6 months 2 weeks agoAs the Covid-19 pandemic was leaving deep scars around the globe, it forced governments to take measures to protect citizens and ensure food security for its people. In India, initially, it looked as if the remote rural areas would skirt the pandemic.

Dams spell doom for freshwater fish
posted 6 months 3 weeks agoDams threaten freshwater biodiversity

Climatic shocks wreak havoc on the Mahanadi delta
posted 11 months 3 weeks agoThe Mahanadi delta in Odisha is a composite delta fed by water, sediments and nutrients from a network of three major rivers: Mahanadi, Brahmani and Baitarini. The coastline of the delta is approximately 200 km long, extending from the Chilika lagoon in the south to the Dhamara river in the north.

The Karnataka State Water Policy 2019
posted 11 months 3 weeks agoThe water crisis in Karnataka has not only led to severe agrarian distress in the eastern plains region but also created an acute shortage of domestic water, in both rural and urban areas. The 21st century has seen significant changes in demography, economy and agriculture, increasing the demand for water in the state.

Government notifies new wetland conservation rules
posted 1 year agoEnvironment Ministry notifies new wetland conservation rules
