Adivasis in Jhargram fight a divided battle for the same aim in LS polls
In these General Elections, tribals in West Bengal are sparring among themselves over politicising their struggle for tribal rights
MP raises antibiotics in chicken issue in Lok Sabha, urges government to act
Recent study by Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment had found that 40 per cent of tested chicken samples were contaminated …
As Bihar’s politicians forget water bodies in poll din, citizens issue declaration to remind them of the precious resource
The Jal-Jan Declaration highlights floods and droughts in the state and urges politicans to come out with solutions
Environment in elections: Tamil Nadu has voted and activists believe 2018’s Sterlite controversy will help DMK in state
Incumbent fulfilled its promise to shut down the plant, which satisfied state’s people
Upset over onion export ban, this Maharashtra taluka has shut doors to Lok Sabha campaigning
Farmers in onion belt vow to express resentment during elections, point out opposition parties also failed to offer respite
Parliamentary Digest (August 2, 2022): Less wheat harvested than expected due to heatwaves
All that was discussed in the House through the day
As told to Parliament (April 5, 2022): India’s doctor-population ratio is 1:834
As told to Parliament (February 10, 2022): India investing in nuclear power to provide clean electricity
As told to Parliament (July 28, 2021): Bihar has the lowest score on SDG index
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day
As told to Parliament (March 8, 2021): Minister denies tribal peoples are protesting in Kevadia Colony near Statue of Unity
As told to Parliament (February 11, 2021): No ban on petrol, diesel cars in near future
As told to Parliament (September 21, 2020): No data on farmers’ suicides, admits government
As told to Parliament (June 27, 2019): Rs 3,470 crore spent on POSHAN Abhiyaan
Standing Committee asks MNRE to apprise it of efforts to assess tidal energy potential
In theory, estimated potential of tidal and wave power in India is 12,455 MW and 41,300 MW, respectively
Poshan Abhiyan scheme lags behind its target
The focus of the scheme was to reduce stunting in children aged between 0 and 6 years from 38.4 per cent to 25 per cent by 2022; but recent study …
Renew political commitment for MGNREGA, MPs write to PM
Severe funds crunch and lack of payments show that the Union government has failed to protect the legal entitlement of millions of rural workers, …
Rajya Sabha paves way for Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill to become an Act
The bill was passed unanimously by the house after much discussion and withdrawal of amendments by opposition members on assurance by the …
Environment in elections: Sea erosion is key election issue in Odisha’s Satabhaya
Villagers, opposition criticise state government’s failure to address erosion issues in this Kendrapara village
BJP manifesto repeats promises of Congress, AAP
But with better delivery systems and institutional reforms
International Women’s Day: Self-help groups are institutions with bargaining power today; now it is time for the next step
Self-help groups bring about socio-economic empowerment of women by providing access to income-generating opportunities. Focus should now be on …
Forest Rights Act could play decisive role in LS polls: Report
One-fourth of constituencies in mainland India have FRA implementation as a core issue and can influence winning margins, finds a study
As told to Parliament (December 14, 2023): Over 500,000 tonnes of e-waste collected and processed in 2021-22
As told to Parliament (March 10, 2021): 280 million LPG consumers in India
As told to Parliament (September 17, 2020): Andaman and Nicobar tribes being watched closely for COVID-19
As told to Parliament (June 25, 2019): Fewer claim settlements didn't affect farmers