In Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Suman Gautam’s working life grew slowly and within limits she did not choose. Married young, with little mobility and few income options, she began earning through small economic activities connected to a self-help group in her village. The income helped stabilise her household, but markets were …
Community media is quietly reshaping how villages perceive climate and development. In regions where climate change is no longer just an abstract concept and where technical reports, policy language, and urban narratives often fail to resonate, locally rooted media have emerged as a vital bridge between complex interventions and everyday …
In 2024*, around 8.1 million people died globally due to air pollution. After cardiovascular disease, exposure to toxic air is the second leading cause of death across all age groups. It acts as a silent killer, contributing to heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …
For women and girls in rural India, water scarcity is more than just an environmental challenge. It directly affects their dignity, health, and opportunities. According to the National Sample Survey, women in rural areas walk an average of 1.5 kilometres each day to fetch water, spending nearly 150 million workdays …
Eco-tourism has emerged as a global phenomenon where experiential tourism and local hospitality, combined with local cuisine and traditional crafts and music, hold the travel economy together. The growing desire to live and travel sustainably has become the hallmark of young and experienced travellers worldwide. The urge to explore the …