One missed opportunity, 330 million drought-stricken Indians
We could have been drought-proof by 2010 had we only harvested rainwater. Sixteen years later, India's villages are paying the price
Venezuela imposes 2-day working week for government employees
The reduced workweek will extend throughout May
Notes from the field: Rural transformation and MGNREGA
MGNREGA has been successful in Madhya Pradesh. Can the scheme also provide solutions for the current drought in the region?
A clear picture of Maharashtra's water distribution model
Lessons from semi-arid regions on how to adapt to climate change
Building on local experience and having access to current and expected climate trends is crucial to adapting to climate change for …
Maha-drought no worry for IPL
The inaugural match of the Indian Premier League 2016 will be held as scheduled at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on April 9. Meanwhile, large …
Government to pay Rs 11,000 crore for MGNREGA in drought-hit states
While hearing a case on the matter, the Supreme Court slammed the Centre for its ‘non-serious’ attitude and directed it to give …
Several African countries in need of food assistance
Drought associated with El Nino has affected agriculture prospects in Southern Africa
Dam the drought
From drought-hit Jharkhand, an inspiring story of a village that became water-secure more than 30 years ago
Irrigation sector gets boost in Union Budget
Apart from generous budgetary allocation, the government will utilise MGNREGS to increase the water harvesting potential of drought-…
Budget attempts to provide relief to drought-hit farmers
But boost in agriculture budget not enough, say experts
Did 2015 make us more climate wise?
Last year, weather records were broken left, right and centre all over the world as the world witnessed cold waves, heat waves, droughts, …