Despite budget promises for India's toy industry, traditional wooden toy makers in Budhni face unemployment as their cluster facility remains locked, highlighting the gap between policy and implementation.
Kailash Pawar transforms his failing tomato farm into a thriving strawberry venture in Chhindwara, MP, using modern techniques despite climate challenges. His innovation opens new possibilities for regional agriculture.
Farmers in Madhya Pradesh embrace plastic mulching for higher crop yields, but scientists warn of severe environmental and health risks from microplastic pollution.
The Government of India brought an ethanol policy in 2018. According to this, the central government has set a target of blending up to 20 percent ethanol in petrol by 2025.
Mahseer, once a symbol of Madhya Pradesh’s aquatic ecology, is now largely confined to research papers and government records. Previously comprising 35–40% of a fisherman's catch, the species has become increasingly rare.
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.
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.
Only 3.88 lakh tonnes of soybean have been collected in Madhya Pradesh, far behind the target. India has collected 8.12 lakh tonnes, while the target is 33.85 lakh tons.
Sambhavna Trust Clinic, providing free treatment to Bhopal gas tragedy victims for decades, closes due to FCRA registration cancellation. Patients protest as they lose access to crucial medical care and Ayurvedic treatments.
India launches ambitious panchayat-level weather forecasting for farmers but faces challenges in implementation due to limited infrastructure and technical constraints at village level.