Rajasthan’s Right To Health Bill lacks teeth, say experts

Implementation timeframe, process missing from document

World Camel Day: Rearing as an art of healing

The relationship between camels and their rearers continues to be pronounced by centuries-old customs 

Simply Put: Gone with the wind mills

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This man changed the fortunes of a barren land using traditional water wisdom

A flood-ravaged desert turned into a home for 120 species of birds, 70 species of native trees and thousands of animals

Centre plans to construct 42 water harvesting structures every hour to counter monsoon deficit

As per government documents, the current year’s progress report on MGNREGA shows that around 33,000 structures have been completed and work …

Rajasthan camel breeders threaten to leave animals with district collectors

The breeders have demanded that state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot come up with a solution to their problems by November 26, 2020

Mange in Jaisalmer’s desert foxes worries experts

Unless the forest department treats infected foxes, the disease will spread, they warn

Rajasthan to create pneumoconiosis fund with DMF money

The fund will be used to execute a comprehensive policy on the disease, which is widely prevalent in the mining state

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With 10 acres of organic farm and traditional wisdom, this ‘family farmer’ can help you eat right

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A unique experiment to involve the people in bringing water to desert communities is under way in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan PCB’s Green Channel system for environmental monitoring is a panacea

Under the system, regional officers inspect operational units in advance and categorise them as complied or non-complied, streamlining CTO approvals