Unwanted barter in the Thar

India, March 2 -- Five hundred and sixty-eight days. As of February 15, that is how long Kishna Ram Godara has spent in protest. The farmer of Naukha Daiya village in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, bega... और पढ़ें

Sal borer: Waiting to strike

India, Feb. 18 -- A few minutes' walk into the forest near Sontirath village is enough to make one notice the quiet provided by the dense sal (Shorea robusta) tree growth. There is a sudden sense of s... और पढ़ें

Water scarcity defines life in this Rajasthan village inside Sariska's protected core, as women spend hours fetching contaminated water

India, Feb. 12 -- In Raika Mala, women spend up to four hours a day fetching water from rain-fed johads shared with livestock The village, located inside the core zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve, lacks... और पढ़ें

DTE Ground Report: A village in eastern Rajasthan has vowed to do away with chemical farming; but organic agriculture will take time to catch on

India, Feb. 5 -- January 2, 2026, was a special day for Mukesh Kumar Gurjar. On this day, he, along with about 800 members of his village panchayat, pledged to abstain from using chemical fertilisers ... और पढ़ें

Budget 2026-27: 20 per cent increase in allocation of Livelihood Mission for women empowerment

India, Feb. 1 -- The Centre has increased the program component of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) by Rs 2,880 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27. The Revi... और पढ़ें

Economic Survey 2025-26 suggests congestion pricing for dense business districts

India, Jan. 29 -- Economic Survey 2025-26 recommends congestion pricing to ease traffic in India's most crowded cities Policy document cites London and Singapore as successful global examples Survey... और पढ़ें