Harsh reality goads Nepal NGOs into action

Environmental degradation in Nepal has spurred several non-governmental organisations into working on conservation measures, including teaching …

Soil scan

Soil testing can help farmers decide on the right mix of fertilisers and maximise benefits

The day of the birdwatchers

Even a simple avian head count could tell you about the health of India's wetlands

Beacons for the blind

Associations lending a hand in preventing and curing blindness

No greenhorns here

...in efforts at getting the environmental message across in moving images

Overcoming the gender barrier

Several voluntary agencies are working to provide greater control over natural resource use.

The healing touch

Centuries-old tribal knowledge about our environment is the wellspring of local health traditions

Containing calamities

There are many organisations in India that work towards mitigating the effects of natural disasters

Toiling unsung

Rural women manage the family and the field, yet most development programmes target just the male farmer

Back to the breast

Many organisations in the country are working at weaning parents from the bottle to mother's milk

New ventures offered computerised overview

A computerised information service on the relevant technology and potential for an industrial venture will soon be in the market.

Clean manufacturing, cleaner environment

Waste abatement measures can go a long way in controlling pollution and increasing efficiency, prove several surveys. Access to right technology …

Organising to check AIDS

Changing social attitudes and behaviour has helped in the control of AIDS.

Bringing technology to women

As part of women's welfare programmes, various NGOs are promoting the use of renewable and alternative energy.

People's participation in resource management

Evaluators of nature

Realising the virtues of organic farming

Several organisations, at home and abroad, are promoting organic farming as a method of food production that is both ecologically and socially …

Promoting the fight against medical malpractice

Several voluntary organisations have started taking up cases of medical negligence, even as the debate over the liability of doctors continues.

Livestock largesse

Farmers and livestock owners are herding in a fortune as the animal sciences go into overdrive and squeeze out maximum yields

Drought Action

Treasure tapping

Caring for the handicapped

Handicapped children are being helped to overcome their disabilities through special programmes and innovative schemes such as art.

Riding the wind

Wind energy promises a refreshing breather, providing a low-cost and ecofriendly alternative

Blueprints for change

Private sector gives urban rubbish a new look

With government efforts proving inadequate, private organisations recycle the lion's share of urban waste in India.