Press release: 50% districts in Madhya Pradesh do not have approved District Survey Reports available: Rampant sand mining continues

Press Release from India Sand Watch – 80% District Survey Reports unreadable, 25% lack data: Rampant sand mining continues in Madhya Pradesh.

Pipes and pomegranates: Unfolding surprises along River Luni

This article is written by Avisha Jain, based on her experiences from walking along River Luni as part of our Moving Upstream: Luni Fellowship programme. She undertook this journey with co-fellow Suraj Singh. Please note that this is a long read ~ 20 minutes (with lots of visuals!) Cover photo: A great egret visits theContinue reading “Pipes and pomegranates: Unfolding surprises along River Luni”

Minor Mineral, Major Menace: Decoding the Socio-Political Landscape of Sand Mining in Andhra Pradesh

On the second day of June in 2014, history etched a defining moment for Andhra Pradesh, as the state was carved into two, giving birth to the state of Telangana. In the midst of this seismic shift, the bustling city of Hyderabad found itself serving as the shared capital for both states, until a transitionalContinue reading “Minor Mineral, Major Menace: Decoding the Socio-Political Landscape of Sand Mining in Andhra Pradesh”

Birdwatching along the Betwa: Abundance threatened by Developmental Activities, Sand Mining

Birdwatching while walking along the Betwa: Abundance of resident and migratory birds stands threatened by Developmental Activities and rampant Sand Mining.

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