Declining rainfall places farming at risk in Bihar
The economy of Bihar is in jeopardy as the number of no rainfall days due to climate change is showing an increasing trend in a state that depends heavily on rain-fed agriculture
Author: Mohd Imran Khan
Best of 2018: Litchi orchards wilt under changing climate
Fluctuating weather patterns have started impacting the famous litchi orchards of Muzaffarpur in Bihar, resulting in poor harvests and decreased sweetness of the fruit
Climate change hits Bihar farmers twice this year
Sudden drops in winter temperatures and extended dry spells during the monsoon have affected farm yields in this largely agrarian state in eastern India
Disappearing ponds destroying Bihar
Rampant encroachment and filling up of water bodies across Bihar are stymieing efforts at rainwater harvesting and floodwater management, making the province vulnerable to climate shocks
At a time when there’s a focus on conserving and creating more water bodies for rainwater harvesting and climate resilience across India, a large number of ponds in Bihar is disappearing…Read More
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An initiative that empowers village women to assemble solar study lamps in rural areas, where access to electricity is poor and intermittent, has proved to be a boon to students and poor households
Even a few years ago, Neetu Devi, Sanju Devi and Anita Devi would have never imagined that they would earn a livelihood by assembling solar lamps that help children to study in villages…Read More
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