Wahid Bhat

As the world faces the consequences of climate change and global warming, India is no different. The effects are visible across the country and the situation in the upper reaches is no different.

Ground Report covered rising stubble burning in Madhya Pradesh. Over 17,500 cases were reported. Farmers face fines and FIRs but say they have no alternatives as they rush to plant summer crops like moong.

Farmers like Hariram in MP depend solely on rainfall due to lack of irrigation. Despite IMD’s hopeful forecast, erratic weather, poor infrastructure, and timing issues keep harvests uncertain.

Madhya Pradesh recorded 19,060 pesticide-related suicides from 2010 to 2022. The deaths continue despite efforts to curb pesticide access and improve mental health support. In response, state launched its first suicide prevention policy to combat crisis.

Salal village in Jammu & Kashmir, finds itself at center of India’s first lithium discovery. Since 2023, drills & officials have flooded region, but clarity remain missing. Villagers face a familiar fear displacement without proper rehabilitation.

Salal, a quiet village in Jammu, sits on rich lithium deposits. But who pays the price for India’s green push? Can its people survive the drilling, silence, and displacement?

As heatwaves intensify across India, children are at greater risk of heatstroke and health issues. With early school closures and escalating temperatures, how will this impact their education and well-being in the long run?

Indore, once praised for its cleanliness, now faces rising air pollution. Since April 1, the AQI hasn’t dropped below 100, reaching 236 on April 9. A recent IIT Indore study shows Madhya Pradesh residents now endure 70–80 polluted days annually.

Bt cotton aimed to reduce pests & raise yields, but pests evolved, forcing farmers to use more pesticides. Costs rose, debt increased, & cotton quality declined. Despite promises, yields stagnated, & many farmers still struggle with financial hardships

Toxic pesticides are killing Indians, yet weak laws let them thrive. Experts say banning them, like Kerala did, can save lives without hurting farming. Will India act before more lives are lost?