Thirsty Tigers: Water Crisis Fueling Human-Animal Conflict in MP
Tiger-human conflict escalated near state capital during summer as tiger numbers rise while forests shrink. Severe water shortage drives wildlife into villages, yet the forest department lacks a concrete management plan for this growing crisis.
Budhni Toy Makers Struggle As Forest Resources Dry Up
With growing urbanisation and industrialisation, Budhni’s forests have started to shrink, deeply affecting the communities that rely on them.
Heat and Drought Now Hit Together, And Harder in Madhya Pradesh
Heat and drought are striking Madhya Pradesh together, more often and more intensely. A new study highlights urgent climate risks to crops, water, and rural communities.
Poor-quality District Survey Reports help Illegal Sand Mining in MP: Reports
Half of the states districts lack proper District Survey Reports. Missing or outdated documents enable illegal mining, creating dangerous pits. Poor records help illegal miners escape accountability.
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.
Khandwa Leads Nation in Water Conservation with Simple Fixes, Public Effort
Khandwa district has been ranked first in India for water conservation. The success is driven by simple fixes, local action, and strong public participation.
Farms, Forests, and Water Shrinking in 12 MP Districts: Study
One-third of Central India's districts lack climate resilience to handle droughts, heatwaves & erratic rainfall. MP districts like Bhopal, Ratlam face infrastructure gaps & declining forests.
Poor Design, Careless Driving, Weak Laws Make MP Roads Risky
Road deaths in Madhya Pradesh hit 14,000 in 2024. Poor road design, speeding, and failed enforcement continue to kill over 1,000 people every month.
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.
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