On Ground

The MP government has again come up with the proposal of cutting 29 thousand trees in Bhopal. The city has already witnessed a massive tree-cutting drive before. The felling of trees has directly contributed to a noticeable rise in heat.

ASHA workers are playing an important role in India's goal of becoming TB-free by 2025. They are working to bridge the gap between the patient and the government hospital.

Lately, in India, ‘what is a forest’ is a subject of great debate. This is one such case. In times of climate crisis, any green cover with a flourishing ecosystem should be conserved.

In the old Chanderi village, slogans on the walls read, "We have to bring tap water to every house; we have to make the village prosperous." The villagers await the words to turn into reality. Our Ground report from Chanderi village of Sehore.

The unavailability of TB medicines in government hospitals has put the goal of TB-free India by 2025 in doubt. In the tribal areas of India, many other factors are hampering the achievement of this goal.

Tribals living around the forests of Madhya Pradesh are dependent for income on the minor forest produce (Mahua, Chironji, Tendupatta etc.), but the changing weather patterns affect the forest produce.

Indore's overreliance on Narmada River's waters, coupled with dwindling groundwater reserves, paints a grim future. Recognizing this predicament, the Indore Municipal Corporation is revitalizing the city's lakes to achieve water self-sufficiency.

In March, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation demolished all houses in this settlement. During this time, residents were promised resettlement. However, almost three months later, they are still waiting.

How difficult is it for an Indian farmer to turn to organic farming in the era of climate change? How many farmers are getting the benefit of the scheme related to organic farming in India? Are the farmers getting enough government support?

"I have lived here for more than 30 years, but in recent years after this solar power plant, we have been feeling boiling hot at this time of year (the last week of February 2023). Imagine what will happen in the coming months."