Women nurturing mangroves In Putiachak village of Dulduli gram panchayat of Hingalganj block, three women’s groups were formed and are being engaged in the plantation of saplings, watering, pit digging and fencing for the protection of the mangroves. Around 10 bighas of land were covered under the plantation consisting of 45,000 mangrove saplings from fve …
Mangroves – The pride of Sundarbans What makes Sundarbans so special is, without doubt, the presence of mangroves. In fact, a healthy mangrove belt is a prerequisite for the complete formation of the islands. The root structure of mangroves not only plays a crucial role in the formation of the islands but also prevents soil …
Sundarbans, an ecological marvel Mangroves The pride of Sundarbans Not many places in the world hold more ecological signifcance than the Sundarbans. An archipelago (Archipelago is a group of islands over rivers, lakes, or oceans), the Sundarbans is located in West Bengal and consists of 102 islands. The region is a network of tidal waterways, …
Livelihood through Millets Millets are not just ‘Nutri-cereals’ that can help us tackle climate change or food insecurity, but are also a source of livelihood for budding women entrepreneurs. Take the case of Bolra Yellamma. Before joining the Women Skillpreneurship Development Program (WSDP) of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) in partnership with the …
Sustainable Livelihood is the way forward! To envision green, clean and empowered societies, it is of utmost importance that we advance towards sustainable livelihood opportunities. This is exactly what the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) is doing in partnership with the HCL Foundation in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Madurai. Their project focuses on providing employment …
Invading the Economy If you think that the spreading of invasive species is an isolated event and does not have any larger consequences for a country then this study will shock you. According to a study titled ‘Massive economic costs of biological invasions despite widespread knowledge gaps: a dual setback for India’ by Alok Bang …
The Great Invasion In the long history of march of civilisation, humans have made terrible mistakes knowingly or unknowingly but one mistake which stands out and is generally given less attention is transporting animals and plants from one part of the world to another. To some, it might not even sound like a mistake, after …
Sikkim: 100% organic Sikkim is the only Indian state with 100% organic farming activities. The state achieved this goal in 2016 and has continued to be on the organic track for the past many years. Starting this transition in 2003, all the farming activities of the state are done without any unnatural or chemical interference. …
Organic Farming is the Natural Farming Organic farming is a style of farming that does not utilise artificial pesticides or manures. Instead, the entire functioning depends on natural pest controls and natural manures based on animal and plant waste material such as cow dungs and neem leaves. Such a type of farming is not new …
Green Yatra towards Women Empowerment Neelam and Laali are landless farmers who reside in the Dankaur Village of Gautam Buddha Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh. They started working in nearby farms due to food shortages during the lockdown. Since work in the village did not promise them sufficient food or decent shelter, they decided to …
