On Ground

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?

In this Ground Report investigation, we found out how the residents of Mahukalan village are grappling with severe water contamination, with local groundwater sources allegedly polluted by a textile factory.

Once a vibrant sea of red, Khargone's chilli fields are now shrinking due to rising diseases, erratic weather, and falling prices. Farmers struggle with losses as pests, fungi, and increased costs threaten their livelihoods.

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

NITI Aayog has designated it an "aspirational district", promising transformative development. However, this progress comes at a massive environmental cost. With no dense forests to begin with, Rajgarh is witnessing massive deforestation.

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?

Students and faculty of University of Hyderabad have opposed the Telangana government's proposed auction of 400 acres of land, citing ecological concerns. Climate activists claim this would aggravate the heat island effect in the region.

Discover the inspiring story of Mahseer conservation in Madhya Pradesh, where local fishermen fight to protect a rare migratory fish against environmental challenges.

MP's textile industry faces challenges as Khargone’s ginning mills struggle with rising costs, high taxes, and CCI’s cotton monopoly, impacting local traders. Traders urge the government for subsidies and tax relief to sustain the industry.