Badalte Bharat Ki Nayi Krishi Pehchaan
Introduction Tulsi, commonly known as Holy Basil, occupies a unique position in Indian tradition, spirituality, and medicine. Revered as a sacred plant in Hindu households, Tulsi is not only worshipped for its divine significance but also valued for its remarkable medicinal properties. Scientifically known as Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum, Tulsi has been an integral…
Rewriting the Roots: How a Tiny Protein Flip Could Transform Indian Agriculture India’s agricultural heartland — from the vast wheat fields of Punjab to the sprawling rice paddies of Eastern Uttar Pradesh — may be on the cusp of one of the most consequential shifts in farming since the original Green Revolution of the 1960s…
New Delhi: In a landmark judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has significantly reshaped the understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by affirming that environmental and ecological responsibilities are intrinsic to it. The ruling elevates CSR from discretionary philanthropy to a domain of constitutional and strategic accountability, sending a clear signal to corporate India….
For years, the story of stubble burning in India revolved around Punjab. Winter smog, satelliteimages, and public outrage consistently pointed towards the north-west. But 2025 hasrewritten that script.This year, Madhya Pradesh recorded nearly three times more paddy stubble burningincidents than Punjab, emerging as the country’s most active hotspot for farm fires — not dueto neglect,…
The Aravalli Verdict Explained: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Really Means The Aravalli range, India’s oldest mountain system, has long served as a natural shield—recharging groundwater, curbing air pollution, and preventing the spread of desertification across North India. A recent Supreme Court ruling has once again brought the fragile future of this ancient range into…
Plants as Silent Witnesses of PollutionWe often notice air pollution when it irritates our eyes or clouds the skyline—but plants feel its impactlong before we do. Trees growing along busy roads and industrial zones are constantly exposed toharmful exhaust fumes. Over time, this exposure quietly affects their ability to perform the mostessential life process: photosynthesis.This…
By turning sand, heat, and scarcity into opportunity, a new global collaboration is proving that tomorrow’s food can grow where we least expect it. When we think of deserts, we imagine endless sand, scorching heat, and a near-absence of life. Agriculture, traditionally, has never belonged in this picture. Yet today, deserts are fast becoming living…
In the hills, farming has always been about resilience. Steep slopes, fragile soils, scattered landholdings and an unpredictable climate have shaped agricultural practices for generations. Long before the conversation around climate-smart agriculture began, hill farmers had already found their answer — millets. For years, crops like mandua (finger millet), jhangora (barnyard millet) and kauni (foxtail…