Madhya Pradesh

Eight racehorses died in Madhya Pradesh due to heat stress and suspected glanders disease. Investigation reveals illegal transport without documents, links to Hyderabad betting scandal, and animal welfare violations at Raipura village facility.

Recurring fires at Bhopal's Adampur dump prompted SC action against BMC negligence. The Court ordered a CPCB investigation and health assessments for affected villagers after activist alleged BMC deliberately burns excess garbage.

Madhya Pradesh sees 66 forest fires daily; despite AI-based alerts and rising funds, timely action remains lacking. Vulnerable teak-rich areas like Khandwa face high risk, with outdated methods hindering effective forest fire control.

The Ayodhya Bypass expansion in Bhopal will cut over 12,000 trees for a 10-lane highway, sparking protests. Citizens and activists warn of irreversible environmental damage, questioning if such development truly solves traffic or serves private interests.

Despite a rising education budget, thousands of government schools in Madhya Pradesh lack toilets, drinking water, and heat protection—forcing children, especially girls, to drop out.

Ground Report covered rising stubble burning in Madhya Pradesh. Over 17,500 cases were reported. Farmers face fines and FIRs but say they have no alternatives as they rush to plant summer crops like moong.

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.

Environmental activist Rashid Noor has filed a complaint over illegal debris dumping in Bhopal’s Kerwa Dam wetland. More than 2,000 dumpers have altered the site, damaging its natural form and threatening local biodiversity and Bhopal’s water security.

Madhya Pradesh recorded 19,060 pesticide-related suicides from 2010 to 2022. The deaths continue despite efforts to curb pesticide access and improve mental health support. In response, state launched its first suicide prevention policy to combat crisis.