Groundwater Overuse Puts Ten Districts at Risk in Madhya Pradesh
Despite 125,000+ rainwater harvesting systems and conservation efforts, Madhya Pradesh needs structural reforms and community engagement for long-term water sustainability. Farmers struggle with depleted groundwater, forcing deeper wells and higher costs.
In Bhopal’s Idgah Hills, Who is Segregating Our Plastic Waste?
Mala Nimbalkar transformed from housemaid earning ₹200-300/month to running Bhopal's Idgah Hills waste facility. She segregates 16 types of waste including plastics, earning better wages while preventing environmental fires and health crises.
Bithoor’s Ganga Rakshaks Struggle to Clean India’s Holiest River
In Bithoor, a small group of volunteers, Ganga Rakshaks, are cleaning the River Ganga. Their work shows how tough it is to clean the river without strong public support or government help.
How Can Bhoj Wetland Address the Issue of Microplastics?
Bhopal’s iconic Bhoj Wetland faces growing microplastic threats. Experts highlight how this Ramsar site could become a frontline defense through improved waste control, wetland restoration, and stricter urban runoff regulations.
Are Madhya Pradesh’s Government Hospitals Ready for the Extreme Heat?
Madhya Pradesh hospitals face rising heat challenge as temperatures set to increase 2°C by 2030s. How prepared are concrete buildings? Exploring the state's climate action plan for health facilities.
Kanh Close Duct: MP Diverts Polluted River Ahead of 2028 Kumbh Mela
This expensive Kanh Close Duct solution highlights the government's failure to effectively tackle river pollution through conventional means.
NGT Orders Restoration of Indore’s Sirpur Wetland; Petitioner Doubts Compliance
"The double of the area that is found in violation of the distance criteria… must be added to the wetland from other sites,” states the order.
Dengue, Chikungunya Cases Surge in MP, Straining Healthcare System
Cases of dengue and chikungunya are rising sharply across Madhya Pradesh. Hospitals are struggling to cope with the influx of patients. Health workers warn that late monsoons and poor sanitation have made the situation worse.
Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project: Water Crisis Solution for Two States
MP and Maharashtra sign MoU for world's largest groundwater recharge project worth ₹19,244 crores, benefiting 3.6 lakh hectares across states.
The Tragic Death of Biaora’s Ajnar River: From Sacred to Sewage
Once a lifeline of Biaora city, the Ajnar River in Rajgarh district has become an open sewer. Local activists fight for revival while authorities make empty promises. This is a story of environmental neglect.
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