Lack of modern energy sources increase health risk for Nagaland's rural women

Depending on traditional fuel means increased risk of respiratory, musculo-skeletal disorders 

Energy Democracy: Where ‘two Indias’ meet

India needs a people-centric process towards de-centralising power and gaining control of renewable energy production, distribution and usage

Boon or bane?

The condition in electrified villages is no better than that of the unelectrified ones in Bihar's Saran district. The voltage is so low that even …

High stakes

Experience in Giridih suggests that the success of rural electrification depends on the sincerity and commitment of the local contractor

Unreliable power

Inconsistent supply of electricity has made no difference to the quality of life of residents in Dhemaji district of Assam

Remote and disconnected

When it comes to rural electrification, Odisha presents the dual challenge of dense forests and scattered tribal hamlets

A long wait

In Panna district of Madhya Pradesh, delays in setting up power connections have marred the village residents' hope for a better life

Darkness before light

Down To Earth visited Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh and found that despite electrification, households continue to depend on kerosene and …

For border villages in Rajasthan, electricity remains elusive

While electricity poles have been installed in some villages, lines have not been laid

Report pitches for nuclear energy in future

India is undergoing negotiations to unlock long-standing agreements with French, Russian and US companies to build nuclear power plants across …

Lack of energy access affecting women’s prosperity in India

A recent report shows how energy requirement of women differ in various states and in different occupations and how limiting the current scenarios are

The poor and the environment: lessons from energy crisis

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Off-grid biomass plants light up villages; experts demand clarity on tariff regulation

Smoke in the kitchen

The new ‘green’ biomass cookstove has immense potential but why is it missing in homes?

Environment Day: Green agenda for new government

Get the focus on environment and health, Mr Prime Minister

Letters

Mr Modi, Wish us a Happy Environment Day

Powering the countryside

Rural power

Fluidised bed technology could help meet all power needs of a village

Rural energy

Weed energy

Electricity can be generated from a creeper plant, as an experiment in Madhya Pradesh has demonstrated

Hybrid energy

SMALL BUT POWERFUL

Chulhas vs LPG: Which is the cleaner fuel?

Five experts debate the economics, science, efficiency and effects on women's health...

How to take community-led rural electrification forward

Two steps at a time