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.
Bargi Dam has submerged approx. 26,797 hectares across three districts, displacing 7,000 families, 43% from the tribal community. These farmers now face a water crisis, alleging that the government is prioritising power projects over them.
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.
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.
Patalkot: A secluded Madhya Pradesh valley where ancient tribal traditions confront modernisation, revealing the delicate balance between progress and cultural preservation.
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.
Despite its dark past, beehads host one of the world's most unique and charismatic ecosystems. In recent years, however, a decline in vegetation cover has exacerbated soil erosion leading to the formation of potholes and ditches.
Two years after a road-widening project in MP's Bhaukhedi village demolished homes, affected families still await compensation and rehabilitation, forced to live in dilapidated structures.
While public gestures like political leaders washing the feet of sanitation workers and showering them with flowers are commendable, they often serve as symbolic acts rather than addressing the core issues faced by these workers.