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Eco-entrepreneur Shubhendu Sharma on why planting an urban forest is the need of the hour

August 13, 2022 10:55 am

World Nature Conservation Day: "We need some natural methods to mitigate the heat that is being generated in the cities. Most of this heat is generated because of a lack of green infrastructure," he said

‘Women self-help groups can be significant contributors to GDP’

August 13, 2022 10:54 am

Highlighting the strides made by NRLM, Mr Singh said till 2014, the scheme involved 2.35 lakh houses, had 80,000 crore bank linkages with non-performing assets (NPAs) at 9.58 per cent.

Meet Mansukhbhai Prajapati, a rural innovator who started an eco-friendly revolution with clay products

August 13, 2022 10:55 am

World Environment Day 2022: The work of this famous rural innovator -- credited for his earthen clay-based functional products like refrigerators, filters, tawa and cookers, among others -- boasts of high efficiency and eco-friendliness

'Be strong, resolute and fearless': Female changemakers call upon women to fight against all odds

August 13, 2022 10:56 am

Women's Day special: From establishing themselves in male-dominated fields to overcoming obstacles to achieve their dreams, these inspiring ladies have all made a difference

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Dr Verghese Kurien: A practical idealist

August 13, 2022 10:55 am

Remembering Dr Verghese Kurien, the ‘Milkman of India’ who would have turned hundred today. How he built what is now a $5.3 billion-turnover dairy enterprise owned by 3.6 million farmers.

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How NGOs breathe life into dreams of underprivileged children

August 13, 2022 10:56 am

Across the country, various foundations are working to provide the right kind of guidance to youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds in the form of NEET/JEE coaching or after-school support groups, besides providing financial, academic as well as career-oriented support

Providing groundwater solutions in India a complex matter: Experts

August 13, 2022 10:54 am

"Today, there are several sectors that are dependent on groundwater resources. There is a greater need for the integration of management and governance of groundwater," said Himanshu Kulkarni, executive director, ACWADAM.

With women water warriors on ground, this Pune startup streamlines PCMC water billing systems

August 13, 2022 10:54 am

Cranberry Analytics collaborated with the local Mahila – Bachat Gat and recruited an all-women team of water meter inspectors who they trained to read meters and bill consumers on the spot.

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Young eco-crusaders across the country lend a refreshing rigour to the climate movement

August 13, 2022 10:55 am

Seeds of Change: On September 24, Pandey was among 16 young climate change activists from around the world who attended the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York.

National Milk Day: 10 facts on Verghese Kurien, the Milkman of India

August 13, 2022 10:56 am

On National Milk Day, here are some facts about Verghese Kurien that you can share with your kids. Kurien’s support was crucial in making, the ‘Amul girl’ ad campaign (advertising with a larger public message), one of the longest running for decades now.