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Making the Village Work: Integrated Development in Practice From the Editor’s Desk

Making the Village Work: Integrated Development in Practice

For years, rural India has seen significant development through various schemes aimed at improving infrastructure and providing funding. The scale is undeniable—and so are the results. Since 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission has provided tap water connections to more than 140 million rural households, boosting national rural coverage from about …

Trans-boundary Air Pollution – The Untold Story

Trans-boundary Air Pollution – The Untold Story

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) …