livelihood

“We are not doing any such work that we should be seen as criminals. People eat fish, and that is why we sell it. The administration will decide where and in what condition to sell it.”

Adani Power acquired the thermal energy project in 2023, gaining full control by Oct 2024. Now operated by subsidiary Anuppur Thermal Energy (MP) Pvt Ltd.

This year, continuous May rains have prevented proper leaf maturation. While the Forest Department has begun procurement, collectors struggle to find quality leaves.

नया खामदा, सुपलई और सकाई गांव के परिवारों को सतपुड़ा के जंगल से विस्थापन के बदले पथरीली और कब्ज़े वाली ज़मीन दी गई है जहां उनके लिए खेती करना संभव नहीं है। 

In Madhya Pradesh's Saunsar town, generations of handloom artisans face economic uncertainty despite creating valuable sarees, leading many to discourage their children from continuing this cultural heritage.

By supporting these traditional crafts, India can address plastic pollution while preserving cultural heritage and providing dignified livelihoods for rural communities.

While public gestures like political leaders washing the feet of sanitation workers and showering them with flowers are commendable, they often serve as symbolic acts rather than addressing the core issues faced by these workers.

The tribals of Betul have also changed their methods of collecting forest produce to prevent forest fires and this effort has also had an effect, as compared to the year 2021, incidents of fire have reduced significantly.

The average monthly income of an agricultural household in India grew from Rs. 6,426 in 2012–13 to Rs. 10,218 in 2018–19, Govt says in Lok Sabha

मप्र के जंगलों के आसपास बसे आदिवासियों की आमदनी का सुनिश्चित जरिया लघु वनोपज (महुआ, चिरौंजी, तेंदुपत्ता आदि) है, जोकि उन्हें साल के छह माह आदमनी देते हैं, लेकिन पिछले कुछ सालों से बदलती जलवायु का असर वनोपज पर भी पड़ रहा है.