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The Unseen Threat: Splash Erosion and Its Impact on Soil Health Soil, the foundation of our food systems and ecosystems, is under constant threat from various forms of erosion. While wind and water erosion are often recognized as major culprits, a less visible but equally damaging force lurks beneath the surface: splash erosion. This article … Read more
The White Revolution: A Dairy Revolution in India The White Revolution, a term coined by Dr. Verghese Kurien, refers to the remarkable transformation of India’s dairy industry from a fragmented and inefficient system to a globally recognized powerhouse. This revolution, driven by a combination of government initiatives, technological advancements, and the unwavering spirit of Indian … Read more
India’s traditional village economy was characterised by the “blending of agriculture and handicrafts”. But this internal balance of the village economy had been systematically slaughtered by the British Government. In the process, traditional handicraft industries slipped away, from its pre-eminence and its decline started at the turn of the 18th century and proceeded rapidly almost … Read more
Provisions for Arunachal Pradesh: A Comprehensive Look at the State’s Development Arunachal Pradesh, the “Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains,” is a state in Northeast India, known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and diverse cultural heritage. However, its remote location and challenging terrain have posed significant hurdles to its development. Recognizing the unique challenges and … Read more
Distribution of Mulberry and Non-mulberry Sericulture (area, production and productivity across states), Cocoon Production Sericulture which has its origin in China is an age old Industry in India. Silk route is one of the ancient internationally recognized route for global business for not only silk but also other important commodities. History reveals that silk is … Read more
Protected Area Networks: A Vital Tool for Conservation and Sustainable Development Introduction The Earth’s biodiversity is facing unprecedented threats from human activities, leading to alarming rates of species extinction and habitat loss. To address this crisis, conservation efforts have increasingly focused on establishing protected areas, designated spaces where nature is safeguarded from exploitation and degradation. … Read more
The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more
The Monoculture Conundrum: A Deep Dive into the Pros, Cons, and Future of Single-Species Farming The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. To meet this demand, agricultural practices have evolved, often leaning towards large-scale, efficient systems. One such system, monoculture, has become a dominant force in modern agriculture, but its … Read more
SEED Industry India is the fifth largest seed market across the globe. It is expected to grow at more than 15% during 2017–2022, and can reach a value of more than US$ 7 Billion by 2022. The seed market is majorly contributed by non-vegetable seeds such as corn, Cotton, paddy, wheat, sorghum, sunflower and Millets. … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Social impacts of disasters Natural Disasters can cause social impacts that are similar in different types of communities such as the need for rebuilding, urgent access to Health care, simply accessing shelter during/after a storm, availability to food and water, turning towards the government for aid … Read more