The Silent Crisis: Unpacking the Global Impact of Post-Harvest Waste In the sprawling fields surrounding Varanasi and across rural India, a farmer’s year of hard labour culminates in the harvest.
Introduction: Rethinking Urban Transportation Urban mobility has long been shaped by the rise of the automobile industry and the dominance of private vehicles in city planning. However, the climate crisis,
Introduction: How Drones Are Revolutionizing Modern Agriculture The agricultural sector has witnessed a technological shift with the adoption of drone technology, allowing farmers to gather real-time insights on their crops.
The Silent Hunger: Understanding Hidden Malnutrition Hidden hunger, often overlooked in food security debates, affects more than 2 billion people worldwide. Unlike visible starvation, it develops when diets lack essential
The Silent Erosion of Indigenous Seeds in Rural Landscapes The disappearance of indigenous seeds signals a severe biodiversity crisis impacting food security. Industrial farming pushes high-yield monocultures that weaken resilience
The Growing Crisis of Urban Air Pollution Urban areas worldwide are grappling with a worsening air pollution crisis, driven by rapid industrialization, soaring vehicular emissions, and weak urban planning. According
Introduction: Composting as a Bridge Between Waste and Wealth Composting stands at the intersection of waste management and sustainable farming, offering farmers a chance to reclaim soil fertility. Across India,
The Water Challenge in Rural Agriculture Rural agriculture in India struggles with rising water scarcity, as monsoon patterns become increasingly unpredictable. Heavy dependence on groundwater extraction has depleted aquifers, leaving
Introduction: Reviving Rural Soils with Green Manure Rural India’s agricultural base has been steadily declining due to soil degradation, intensive chemical fertilizer use, and unsustainable farming practices. As farmers push
Rethinking Urban Sustainability in the Age of AI and IoT Urban sustainability is increasingly urgent as climate change accelerates and urbanization grows globally. With nearly 70% of the world’s population
Rethinking Urban Floodplains: From Risk Zones to Resource Hubs Urban floodplains have long been considered hazardous zones, often leading to unplanned development and ecological loss. Recognizing them as urban assets
Introduction: Why Food and Energy Systems Must Converge Agriculture and energy are inseparable pillars of human survival, yet they are often treated as isolated systems. Farming depends heavily on energy
The Rise of Floating Farms: Agriculture Meets Water Innovation Floating farms are emerging as a bold response to shrinking arable land and the growing urban demand for food. In cities
The Urban Rain Crisis: Why Stormwater Management Matters Urban rainfall, once considered a blessing, has become a challenge due to poor stormwater management. Rapid urbanization replaces natural soil with concrete
Why Urban Water Security Depends on Rural Partnerships Urban water challenges such as rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and climate change have made secure supply a pressing concern. Cities rely on
Nature’s Barrier: The Role of Riverbank Forests in Urban Resilience Riverbank forests act as natural buffers that shield cities from climate change impacts such as floods and rising heat. They
Concrete to Crops: The Rise of Rooftop Agriculture in Urban India Rooftop farming is gaining ground as urbanization in India eats into farmland, creating food security risks. Cities like Mumbai,
Eco-Corridors: Linking Farms, Forests, and Rivers for Climate-Resilient Cities Eco-corridors are vital networks that reconnect urban green spaces with farmlands, wetlands, and river ecosystems that sustain both people and wildlife.
Powering the Plough: Why Renewable Energy Is the Future of Indian Agriculture Agriculture in India still relies heavily on diesel-powered pumps, which not only raise farming costs but also increase
The Changing Face of River Cleanups River cleanups have evolved dramatically from simple volunteer sweeps to complex, science-backed restoration projects. In earlier years, most efforts focused on manual trash removal
The Blue Cities Vision: Making Rivers Central to Urban Futures The concept of Blue Cities envisions urban environments where water bodies like rivers and lakes are integral to city planning
A Country Drowning in Sewage — The Wake-Up Call In the mosaic of India’s rapid urban growth, a startling reality often lurks beneath the surface—quite literally. Each day, our cities
Problem Statement & Why It Matters In cities across the globe, rivers once celebrated as lifelines of human civilization are now choked by plastic waste, transforming vibrant urban waterways into
Urban Rivers in Crisis: How Pollution Turned Life Sources Into Dumping Grounds Urban rivers in India have rapidly degraded into sewage drains due to rampant industrial waste dumping, unregulated urban