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The Ujala Yojana, also known as the National LED (Light-Emitting Diode) program, is a transformative initiative by the Government of India that aims to revolutionize lighting in the country. Launched in 2015, the scheme promotes the widespread adoption of energy-efficient LED bulbs, contributing substantially to energy conservation and reducing household electricity bills. Key Components of … Read more
National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA): Shielding India’s Farms from Climate Crisis Introduction India, a nation heavily reliant on agriculture, faces a formidable challenge: the escalating impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events are wreaking havoc on farmlands, threatening food security and the livelihoods of millions. Recognizing this … Read more
Surge Irrigation: A Modern Approach to Water Conservation and Crop Optimization In an era marked by increasing water scarcity and the urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices, optimizing water usage has become paramount. Surge irrigation, a relatively new and innovative irrigation technique, has emerged as a promising solution to address these challenges. This article delves … Read more
Forest- Types and Conservation of Forest and Forest Resources A forest is a complex ecosystem which is predominantly composed of trees, shrubs and is usually a closed canopy. Forests are storehouses of a large variety of life forms such as Plants, mammals, birds, insects and reptiles etc. Also the forests have abundant Microorganisms … Read more
, Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India. It is the largest state in India by area, covering 342,239 square kilometers (132,139 sq mi). The state is bordered by Pakistan to the northwest, Gujarat to the west, Haryana and Punjab to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and Gujarat … Read more
A Comprehensive Guide to Environmental Acts: Protecting Our Planet, One Law at a Time The Earth, our shared home, faces unprecedented environmental challenges. Climate change, pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss are just some of the pressing issues demanding urgent action. To address these threats, governments worldwide have enacted a vast array of environmental laws and … Read more
National Action plans on Climate Change Climate Change is one of the most critical global challenges of our times. Recent events have emphatically demonstrated our growing vulnerability to climate change. Climate change impacts will range from affecting agriculture – further endangering Food Security – to sea-level rise and the accelerated erosion of coastal zones, increasing … Read more
Soil fertility refers to the ability of a soil to sustain agricultural plant Growth, i.e. to provide plant habitat and result in sustained and consistent yields of high quality. A fertile soil has the following properties:- It is rich in nutrients necessary for basic plant nourishment. This includes nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It consists of adequate Minerals such as boron, … Read more
Advance INFRASTRUCTURE-in-rural-areas/”>Infrastructure in Rural Areas Good quality infrastructure is critical to sustainable Growth, especially for rural areas. As over 60 per cent of the Population lives in rural areas, with low levels of per capital income, there is need to impart greater attention in improving rural infrastructure. Currently the rural infrastructure is inadequate … Read more
Waterlogging: A Silent Threat to Global Food Security and Environmental Sustainability Waterlogging, the saturation of soil with water to the point where air is displaced, is a pervasive and often overlooked environmental problem with far-reaching consequences. While often associated with agricultural practices, waterlogging can occur naturally due to heavy rainfall or flooding, or be exacerbated … Read more