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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 ... Read More


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... Read More


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... Read More


Sal forests in Madhya Pradesh face 'alarming' die-off to borer infestation; 100,000 trees may be at risk

India, Dec. 5 -- Forest workers in Dindori are marking thousands of sal trees damaged by an aggressive borer infestation. Local assessments suggest the number of affected trees could reach 100,000 - ... Read More


Flattened frontiers

India, Dec. 1 -- Ravines of Chambal evoke images of deep gullies along the Chambal river, long infamous as hideouts of dacoits. Today, however, these gorges face a different threat-encroachment by tho... Read More


Why has Madhya Pradesh burnt more paddy stubble for the second year in a row?

India, Nov. 26 -- Madhya Pradesh has recorded almost three times more paddy stubble burning incidents than Punjab in 2025, according to data. An analysis by Down To Earth (DTE) shows that rising preci... Read More


Madhya Pradesh leads in farm stubble burning for second year; Uttar Pradesh and Punjab follow

India, Nov. 25 -- Madhya Pradesh accounts for nearly half of all stubble-burning incidents recorded across six states this year. Seven of India's 10 worst-affected districts are in the state, with Sh... Read More