Starvation deaths in Odisha: Here are some recommendations to address it

Most of the government’s social security and safety nets have failed miserably to address the immediate needs of the starving population

Kalahandi’s Kutia Kondhs: Subsistence a struggle for this tribe of nature worshippers

Despite living in abject poverty and depending on natural resources for survival, the Kondhs do not use wood from the forests for fuel and also …

How important are migratory birds in an era of climate change

As many as 1,349 species of birds have been recorded as of 2019, of which 78 are endemic to the country and 212 species are …

Why insects are crucial for ecological balance

Several species of insects are at the brink of extinction; this can have a cascading effect on upper levels of the food pyramid and shake …

There’s biodiversity in our backyard and it can help us fight malnourishment

Green leafy veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals

Community-based natural resource management in Himachal still weak

A host of measures are needed to ensure community-based natural resource management and better provisioning of ecological services for the …

Ten myths and fallacies about afforestation

It is no panacea for increasing green cover

Native tree species are climate resilient, maintain ecological balance

Introducing exotic species and promoting monoculture plantations in forest areas, village common lands have caused disastrous impacts on the …

Is the government marketing millets right?

India requires policy changes to make millets an effective tool against malnutrition