livelihood

Madhya Pradesh's monsoon fishing ban protects breeding fish but pushes fishermen into poverty. Illegal fishing continues as government schemes fail.

For decades, Muzaffarpur, India’s Lychee Capital was a point of pride. But fly ash drifting from Kanti’s coal-fired power plant settles on the district’s orchards like grey snowfall.

“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.