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Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy – 2015

Greening India’s Highways: A Deep Dive into the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy – 2015 The Indian government, recognizing the importance of ecological balance and sustainable development, launched the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy in 2015. This policy aims to transform India’s national highways into green corridors, mitigating climate … Read more

Concentrated Organic Manures

Concentrated Organic Manures Concentrated organic manures are a type of organic fertilizer that is made from animal waste. They are a good source of nutrients for plants, and they can help to improve SoilSoil health. Types of Concentrated Organic Manures There are many different types of concentrated organic manures, each with its own unique properties. … Read more

Use of Biotechnology in agriculture, animal breeding, pharmaceuticals, food technology, and environmental conservation

Biotechnology and its Applications Biotechnology is defined as the industrial application of living organisms and their biological processes such as biochemistry, Microbiology, and Genetic engineering, in order to make best use of the Microorganisms for the benefit of mankind. Modern biotechnology provides breakthrough products and technologies to combat debilitating and rare diseases, reduce our environmental … Read more

National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC)

The National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC): A Catalyst for Environmental Change in India Introduction India, with its rich biodiversity and diverse ecosystems, faces significant environmental challenges. From air and water pollution to deforestation and climate change, the need for environmental awareness and action is paramount. In this context, the National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC), launched … Read more

Citizenship

 Citizenship Relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection. Citizenship implies the status of freedom with accompanying responsibilities. Citizens have certain rights, duties, and responsibilities that are denied or only partially extended to aliens and other noncitizens residing in a … Read more

Social Forestry

Social Forestry The National Commission on agriculture, Government of India, first used the term ‘Social Forestry’ in 1976. It was then that India embarked upon a social forestry project with the aim of taking the pressure off the forests and making use of all unused and fallow land. Government forest areas that are close to … Read more

Sustainable development : concept and indicators of sustainable development

Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of “enoughness” in his saying “the earth provides enough to satisfy every persons need but not for every person’s greed” According to World Commission on Environment and Development, Our Common Future (1987) , Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to … Read more

Citizenship

The Evolving Landscape of Citizenship: Rights, Responsibilities, and the Future of Belonging Introduction Citizenship, a fundamental concept in political philosophy and international law, defines the relationship between individuals and the state. It encompasses a complex web of rights, responsibilities, and privileges that shape our lives and influence our sense of belonging. In an increasingly interconnected … Read more

Introduction to solar appliances viz Solar cell, solar cooker, water heater etc.

Sunlight is Earth’s most abundant energy source and is delivered free of charge. Indeed, the energy from sunlight reaching the land surface of the earth  is thousands of times greater than the world’s current total annual consumption of energy. Yet harnessing sunlight’s energy content directly—rather than indirectly in fossil fuels, wind, or hydroelectric power—makes only a small contribution to humanity’s energy … Read more