On Ground

Erratic rainfall has devastated orange farmers in Pandhurna, Madhya Pradesh, causing crop losses, financial distress, and mandi closures. Despite being India's top orange producer, unpredictable weather threatens yields.

Village in Pandhurna district started facing a water crisis in January. Through this story, we are telling a generational crisis. This has affected the marginalised most. Women coming from the tribal community face its heat.

Despite India's ₹1,000 crore Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, MP farmers remain doubtful. Many quit pulse farming due to wilt disease. They say past schemes failed, and without disease control, new government promises seem meaningless.

The Morand-Ganjal irrigation project in Madhya Pradesh threatens critical tiger corridors and wildlife habitats, potentially affecting over 700,000 trees and displacing hundreds of tribal families.

Cold waves in India are rising, causing thousands of deaths and major disruptions. Vulnerable groups, including the poor & elderly, face severe health risks. Experts link this trend to atmospheric conditions, urging stronger protection & policy measures.

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.

Madhya Pradesh reports rising Japanese Encephalitis cases, with climate change fueling outbreaks. Experts link erratic weather to mosquito breeding. The govt has launched vaccination drives, mosquito control, and awareness campaigns to curb the spread.

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.