On Ground

Nitish's vulture conservation initiatives face cultural challenges, including concerns about religious sensitivities and traditional beliefs.

Research has shown that heat can have serious health impacts on pregnant women. High temperatures pose significant risks to both expectant mothers and their unborn babies.

Sardarpur Sanctuary's reorganization restores land rights to villagers and refocuses Kharmor conservation. Community support and grassland revival offer hope for the bird’s return and local development.

Women in Madhya Pradesh's villages face a deepening water crisis. Pregnant women walk kilometres for muddy water. Girls drop out of school. Government claims clash with ground reality as villagers demand urgent action.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the nerves, resulting in sudden numbness and muscle weakness.

Rajasthan’s Shahabad forest may lose 1.19 lakh trees for a hydro project, risking the cheetah corridor, displacing locals, and weakening India's biodiversity and carbon goals. Environmentalists and villagers are protesting to stop it.

MP’s costly lift irrigation projects promise relief but face criticism over sustainability, high maintenance, and political timing. Experts urge focus on local water solutions for real impact and long-term benefits to farmers and groundwater recharge.

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.

In Madhya Pradesh, electrical failures have destroyed thousands of wheat fields, leaving farmers like Mishrilal Rajput facing devastating losses. As inadequate infrastructure and compensation systems fail rural communities, farmers demand urgent reforms.

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.