Anil K Rajvanshi

Interestingly, in India, Subabul wood is already being used as raw material for paper pulp.

A dry land crop, it uses 40 per cent less water than sugarcane to produce sugar. Besides, it is a 3-4 month crop, which can be harvested twice a year.

Trees have nurtured life since time immemorial, and render services which are nearly impossible to be provided by any other means.

There are enough existing solutions to alleviate the air pollution. However, there is a need to have political and administrative will to implement them.

There are better fuels than alcohol for rural household cooking. Biogas, after cleaning it and compressing it, is equivalent to compressed natural gas (CNG).

The government can help remove bottlenecks and create an ecosystem that fosters innovation in India

The cost of production of farm produce is dependent on local factors and hence MSP should be fixed locally at state level.

Elderly healthcare in rural India still has many gaps in effective implementation. In the current scenario, having an efficient home-care system can be extremely beneficial and helpful.

Native-to-India Safflower has immense health benefits, as well as great remuneration potential. Nandini Nimbkar and Anil Rajvanshi take a closer look at the opportunities offered by cultivating this multi-purpose crop.

Climbing temperatures and soaring summer heat means greater expenditure to cool homes, provided there are no issues with electricity supply. However, here is an easy way to cool your house even in the peak of summer, at minimal cost.