In Vidarbha: Agrarian Distress, Playing on the Mind
Climate uncertainty and the resulting financial loss have created a mental health crisis in this drought-prone region in Maharashtra.
In the Chokehold of a Wood-Fired Stove
With little access to clean cooking fuel, many women in Nagpur’s Chikhali slum are now prone to respiratory diseases, breathing difficulties and damaged lungs.
In Gujarat: ‘Everyone Drinks, Only the Poor Die’
Hooch-related deaths in the state, more recently in Botad district, underscore the ineffective prohibition policy and lack of preparedness for public health emergencies like toxic alcohol poisoning.
Farm Laws: Fate of Farmers in Bihar Points to What Those Across India Might Soon Face
High volatility in crop prices, coupled with the absence of APMCs, means that farmers usually have to sell their produce well below the MSP.