Protecting Western Ghats, food inflation concerns, and FCRA rules tightened

First, we speak with The Indian Express’ Nikhil Ghanekar about the Western Ghats and how after over a decade, the centre is finally close to notifying the Ecologically Sensitive Areas in the region. Nikhil talks about the challenges that were faced in the process, what caused the delays, what will change once the notification is out and more.

Next, we speak with The Indian Express’ Rural Affairs and Agriculture Editor Harish Damodaran about a weather phenomena called El Nino. He shares how it impacts the monsoon and how in the coming months it can become the reason for a rise in food prices. (15:10)

Lastly, we discuss the changes announced by the the Home Ministry in the FCRA framework for NGOs and other organisations. (23:26)

Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma and Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Links for our episodes with Mobile Creches:

Episode 1: https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/mobile-creches-international-day-of-play-early-childhood-development/10733781/

Episode 2: https://indianexpress.com/audio/3-things/mobile-creches-fatherhood-a-shared-responsibility-in-early-childhood-development/10745080/