Great Nicobar Project clearances violate constitutional mandate, views of tribals ignored: Experts write to NCST

Calculation by project developer of the area that will remain protected as tribal reserve 'flawed', they write

Export bans, restrictions: How government is trying to keep food prices in check ahead of elections

A tight rein kept on onions, wheat, rice, sugar and pulses

Undue detainments, confiscations & restrictions: Shut out of normal participation at WTO, civil societies claim

Write to director general about WTO’s failure to ensure safety and rights of participants

Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021: Report

International Migration Outlook 2023 highlights developments in policy responses to climate change displacements  

Denied & discouraged: Why youths not looking for jobs can be a crisis for India

A large part of the dejected population have some degree of education

DTE ground report: Polavaram — Displaced and nowhere to go

Polavaram — displaced and nowhere to go: Ineligible for rehabilitation, many in a fix

Several disqualified from rehabilitation process on absurd grounds, found DTE 

Myth of coverage: How state delay, private sector disinterest caused PM-JAY to fail

Almost 90% of COVID-19 hospitalisations under the scheme took place in 4 states

Polavaram — displaced and nowhere to go: Tribal families robbed of rights, livelihood in resettlement colonies

The families depended on forest produce but have been moved far away from forest land

Rs 79 crore transferred to ineligible beneficiaries under NSAP, finds CAG

This led to several eligible beneficiaries being left out of the scheme

Put farm laws on hold or we will: SC to Centre

Farmers' unions decline apex court's proposal to set up talks with a committee

2023 in a blink: How did PM Modi’s biggest 4 ‘castes’ — poor, youth, women and farmers — fare this year

PM Modi first made the statement on November 30, 2023 during Opposition calls for nationwide caste census

Centre notifies green credit programme

To incentivise eco-friendly actions; focus on water conservation and afforestation in initial phase

Foodgrains from the Centre to states fell by almost four million tonnes in last three years: Data

Distribution was less than release in at least 15 states

Women’s Day 2024: In Odisha, they provide subsidised food, measure water & restore common urban spaces

Women self-help groups in Odisha have become implementing partners for crucial government services

After 10 years struggle, Mendha gets separate Panchayat status under Gramdan Act

Development means struggle of Mendha’s residents for self-rule & sovereignty over their forests & land seems to be finally coming …

Women’s Day 2024: Strength of a collective in a not-so-silent revolution

Kishori dals or girls’ collective that began in Odisha village is helping ensure girls’ rights

Polavaram — displaced and nowhere to go: Rehabilitation colonies are unliveable

Toilets overflow in R&R colonies, residents resort to open defecation; some claim they used their compensation money to get constructions fixed

More vehicles coming into Delhi from other states in 2018 compared to 2009: Report

Standing Committee on Home Affairs calls for formulating policy to regulate the entry of inbound traffic and ensuring smooth exit of outbound traffic

Polavaram — displaced and nowhere to go: Local governance ignored as Gram Panchayats await restructuring

Panchayat-level activities, planning and development are at a standstill for months 

‘Globotics could disrupt lives of millions of skilled workers’

Richard Baldwin, professor of International Economics, talks to DTE on protectionism, globalisation and the rise of robotics

Consider setting up one exclusive shop for millets in every district: Panel to Centre

Recommendations to give impetus to consumption of coarse grains and millet-based food products

State after state fail to procure kharif paddy

2 months into procurement season, 83% paddy lifted from Punjab & Haryana only    

Back to the borders: Samyukt Kisan Morcha calls off mahapanchayats in Punjab

The union leaders said they wanted to clear up the misconception that the protests have run out of steam in Delhi

Centre proposes draft rules for Green Credit Programme

The programme will incentivise individuals & organisations to take positive actions for the environment