Written in blood
The police firing on helpless farmers in Madhya Pradesh was one of the most grisly incidents in recent times. But the tragedy was precipitated by the apathy of the Union government
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Facing eviction
A World Bank project might leave over three lakh tribal families homeless
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The state of the tiger
There have been hundreds of statements made about the future of the tiger over the last few years in India and around the world. Millions of dollars have been spent on conferences, expert meetings and the bureaucracies that support them. Presidents, Prime Ministers and politicians in many parts of the world have pledged support for tiger conservation and called for a reversal in the decline of tiger populations. This report focuses on Madya Pradesh, the self-proclaimed Tiger State, as an example of the problems facing tigers nationwide.
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Polluted river
according to the National Environment Engineering Research Institute ( neeri ), Nagpur, the Betwa river in the state of Madhya Pradesh is highly polluted. Tests conducted recently by
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Development on its haunches
HARD truths need harsher frames. Especially if the truths deal with the excreta that the dominant model of development in India produces when it squats on its way to concrete progress. And
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Vicious grip
the menace of aids has assumed alarming proportions in Madhya Pradesh (mp) despite efforts adopted on a war footing by the government. According to a recent workshop on "aids and media" organised
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Up in arms over water
It is not everyday that approximately 30,000 people from far-flung corners of India, as well as representatives from nearby countries like Nepal and Thailand, gather to discuss a not so juicy issue
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Saviours turn killers
madhya Pradesh's (mp) government and its forest bureaucracy have found an innovative way of earning notoriety: destroy whatever tree cover exists in the biodiversity-rich state. Unable to mow down
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Illegal eagles
The Madhya Pradesh government s decision to call in the private sector to convert state forest lands into captive plantations, impinges on people s rights over common resources
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Supreme Court judgement on Bhopal Gas Disaster dated 13/09/1996
<p>Supreme Court judgement on Bhopal Gas Disaster dated 13/09/1996.</p>
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Environmental profile of the Singrauli region, India
The Singrauli region, which produces 10% of India's electric power, has experienced rapid industrialization and urbanization over the last 30 years. Along with this growth has come environmental degradation in terms of coal cycle and industrial pollution, displacement of populations, housing and occupational hazards, related health effects, and land degradation.
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Development doom
In yet another quest for development, which may spell doom for 25 villages, the Madhya Pradesh government has mooted a high-flying plan for Tawanagar - casino, water sports - you name it. There
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Major battle for minor stuff
Trilbals dependent on the jungle's gifts fight it out in Bilaspur district
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The importance of being earnest
A voluntary organisation shows what sincerity can achieve
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Windowdressing forestry
Applause and international funding of a forestry project greenwashes the cruel realities of the people living there
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Leaf storm
The issue of allowing tribals to use forest produce is under debate in the corridors of power
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The forgotten waters of Sanchi
Come monsoon, and archaeologists will be testing the revival of an Ancient water harvesting system in this historic Buddhist town
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The cup that kills
Effluents leaked from a brewery in Madhya Pradesh wrecks health havoc
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MEF stumped
State governments badger the MEF to implement its own proposal of industrial plantations in degraded forests
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Rights infringed
In the face of severe criticism by Union environment minister Kamal Nath, among others, the Madhya Pradesh government has agreed to defer implementation of its new "nistar policy." The controversial