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Most definitions of 'rainfed' areas fail to distinguish between rainfed and irrigated agriculture. Agriculture scientists have explained rainfed areas from various perspectives. In the Indian Journal

A study by Ramesh Chand of the National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research shows rainfed farmers invariably suffer from price fluctuations and earn less out of agriculture. The

With global warming concerns peaking, China and India are being made villains. Historically climate-profligate nations are being let off the hook. Climate negotiations have struck a dead end In

World Health Organization (who) says over 3 billion people use solid fuels, including biomass

Lanjigarh block, Kalahandi, Orissa, May 17 At its summit, the northeastern ridge of the Niyamgiri hill range has a bald patch, typical of hilltops with bauxite deposits. A dense tree cover that provides a welcome shade to climbers struggling some 8 km up

Mining firms bending rules in Orissa The key element in this story is bauxite, the principal raw material for a much-in-demand metal

How different agencies see it Niyamgiri hills comprise a 250-sq km massif of hill forests spread across Kalahandi, Rayagada and Koraput districts. A proposal is pending with the

Mining will tax area's natural resources The project needs more than rich forests. It requires power generation as well as roads to transport minerals. The environmental impacts

How Vedanta's refinery came up How did Vedanta complete its refinery on schedule amid this fuss? With a little bit of help from the Orissa government and moef, it seems. Despite