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The Teesta III Project is ecologically safeguarded
It may be emphasised that the Expert Committee constituted was fully aware of the observations of carrying capacity studies, hence necessary safeguards were incorporated while recommending the issue o...
The Carbon Cycle 2008
The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon from the atmosphere, in the form of carbon dioxide gas, is circulated through the ecosystem. Carbon dioxide is an inorganic compound. It is converted to...
Wind Power in Jaisalmer
The G‘n’Y team conducted a questionnaire based double season - summer 2006 and winter 2008 - structured study with the objective to understand the status of wind power station largely built by the pr...
Sulagna Chattopadhyay Sanjay Kumar Sudipta Mukherjee Manoj Jha
Aquaculture as an Adaptive Strategy to Climate Change
Sundarbans ecoregion presents one of the most biologically productive and diverse ecosystems of the Indian subcontinent and harbours a wide range of floral and faunal species. Climate change impacts...
Mycorrhiza: Symbiosis between Fungus and Plant Root
Mycorrhizas are mutually beneficial symbiosis between plant roots and soil fungi, which play a central role in the uptake of nutrients by almost all plant groups. These fungi are important in crop nut...
Surkhanda Mata Temple
The cemented path to the temple has been laid through rhododendron forests and after about 300 metres of a sunny afternoon climb we rested at a tea stall to garrulously gulp fresh rhododendron juice.
The Vedic River Sarasvati Will Flow Once Again
Sarasvati, a majestic river, originating in Himalaya, flowed through present day Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat to join the Arabian Sea. Ancient Vedic culture flourished on its banks and impor...
Biosphere Reserves in India
Biodiversity sites are of global importance, having tremendous potential for future economic development, especially as a result of emerging new trends in biotechnology.
Climate Resilient Development
India is a large developing country with nearly 700 million rural population directly depending on climate sensitive sectors (agriculture, forests and fisheries) and natural resources (such as water,...
The Truth Behind Snake Charming
An age old tradition, India even today blithely sells its tag of being the mystical land of snake charmers. The People who profess this 'Art' however live a life of penury. The gap between protecting...