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MoEFCC budget rises, but coastal mission and crop insurance face cuts
The Union Budget 2025 raises MoEFCC’s budget by 9%, boosting conservation and air quality management. However, coastal protection and crop insurance face cuts, sparking concerns about climate adaptation, farmer security, & marine ecosystem sustainability.
Read MoreClimate crisis hits MP's maize belt
Chhindwara's maize farmers battle climate change impacts, with 75% crop damage forcing a shift from Kharif to Rabi cultivation, despite soil health concerns in MP's leading maize region.
Biaora battles severe sanitation issues, residents demand action
Residents of Biaora, a crucial junction of two national highways, battle severe sanitation issues affecting health, marriages, and daily life while authorities promise multicrore solutions.
Climate change fuels rise of Japanese Encephalitis in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh reports rising Japanese Encephalitis cases, with climate change fueling outbreaks. Experts link erratic weather to mosquito breeding. The govt has launched vaccination drives, mosquito control, and awareness campaigns to curb the spread.
Chutka: displacement fears escalate with new nuclear power plant plans
Chutka villagers fear displacement from the proposed nuclear plant, with many already displaced by the Dam. Concerns about livelihoods, radiation risks, and ecological damage grow, especially with the nearby Kindrai plant adding to their anxieties.
Patalkot's water woes: Contaminated water haunts tribal villages
Gulvati Uikey reflects on the loss of her mother during the monsoons of 2024. She blames her mother’s illness and eventual death for consuming contaminated water.
Changing Patalkot: Balancing mud homes and concrete structures
Patalkot: A secluded Madhya Pradesh valley where ancient tribal traditions confront modernisation, revealing the delicate balance between progress and cultural preservation.
Surge in drowning deaths in Madhya Pradesh highlights need for action
Madhya Pradesh faces a surge in drowning deaths, with over 20,000 fatalities recorded between 2019 and 2022. Despite SDERF's rescue efforts, poor safety measures and a lack of awareness put children at risk. Experts urge stronger prevention strategies.
Gwalior’s garbage problem: Millions spent, streets still dirty
Gwalior faces a waste management crisis despite efforts to improve cleanliness. Poor maintenance of dustbins, lack of accountability, and inadequate public participation contribute to the issue. Experts suggest structured reforms & better infrastructure.
Blanket of toxic fly ash: what Jhabua power plant gave its locals
Fly ash from the power plant is significantly impacting local farmers' health and livelihoods. The ash has reportedly damaged agricultural fields, contaminated nearby waterways, and forced many farmers to abandon their farms and work as laborers.
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