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 …
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
West Bengal’s tea-tribe voters have a jumbo problem
Workers in Majherdabri tea estate say no candidate is addressing their fear of elephant attacks
Sharad Pawar introduces Agricultural Biosecurity Bill
Proposed legislation seeks to bring plant, animal and marine protection under one authority
BJP attempts to garner anti-dam votes in Assam
Manifesto promises fail to impress. Steps proposed by BJP to address concerns arising from large dams will not solve anything, say activists
Drought-prone Banda district awaits the shower of poll promises
Poverty, hunger and deprivation plaguing the Bundelkhand region hardly become a poll issue
Congress manifesto: right to health is next on agenda
Grand old party of India renews some old promises and makes some new ones, but will Congress live up to its promises if it wins a third term?
The evolution of the food Bill
The Bill, originally drafted by the National Advisory Council, saw several changes and got diluted over the past three years
Ganga speaks volumes on flawed govt plan, yet makes no poll ripples
Uttar Pradesh's rivers find no mention in election discourse despite clean-up projects being the keystone of the Centre
Pepper spray: Why it is so dangerous
Corneal abrasions and ulcers are not rare events when patients are exposed to pepper spray, suggest studies
Indian political parties must prioritise climate change on their manifestos
This would help in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensure that the country is on a sustainable and resilient path towards a better future
As told to Parliament (December 8, 2022): Annual PM10 levels dropped in 95 cities this year
Twenty cities met National Ambient Air Quality Standards for PM10 in 2021-22 compared to 4 in 2017-18
Forest Rights Act to cast its shadow on polling in Himachal Pradesh
A large section of people in the hill state are united in their stand to boycott the elections as successive governments have failed to implement FRA
Pathalgadi rebellion takes shape of a new crisis at election time
Scared of mistreatment, 30 villages in Khunti district of Jharkhand have decided to boycott elections
Why are Wayanad tribals, farmers wary of poll promises?
It seems that tribal leaders, farmers and environmentalists are not impressed with Rahul Gandhi contesting from their constituency
Bachelors' villages in Bihar announce poll boycott
Residents of twin villages in Kaimur district say government move to shift polling station 8 km away will dent their chances of finding brides
Blood donation declines sharply in West Bengal in poll season
Students’ unions and trade unions that actively participate in blood donation camps are busy campaigning
New Consumer Protection Bill promises a much wider scope
The establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority empowered to take action against defaulters is the most novel feature of the Bill
After a week in office, Modi government sets its agenda
The new government faces its first parliamentary session. Down To Earth puts together the agenda of the government in key sectors
Uttarakhand disaster robs Congress of all seats in state
In February this year, the UPA had replaced Vijay Bahuguna with Harish Rawat as chief minister of the state
MoEF accepts Western Ghats boundaries suggested by Kerala
Extensive lobbying by the Congress-led state may have led to the decision, it is believed
Election 2014: How green are our political parties?
A look at the future of green clearances through the manifestos of political parties in the electoral fray