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The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change is proposing to change the definition of a forest. Here's how you can submit feedback on the proposal.

Residents of Karech in Rajasthan sought help from the Foundation of Ecological Security to restore wastelands through community efforts and save their village from desertification and loss of livelihood

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Odisha is often plagued with cyclones but Amresh Samant from Paradip district started planting 'mini forests' in neighbouring villages to mitigate the environmentally damaging impacts of  soil erosion and flooding

All locations are within a 100 kms of the city, and you can easily visit and return home in the same day.

From the freedom fighters to the current day changemakers, India is filled with people who overcame their fears, to build a future for their country. Let this Independence day be a timely reminder of the greatness as a nation we stand for. Celebrate with an inspiring anthem celebrating India’s brilliant spirit of being victorious in the face of fear.

From the Gulmohar in Khalil Jibran’s poem to the Chestnut tree in Gabriel García Márquez’s novel, Koya has managed to create a museum of trees from the world of literature

“We have been able to directly impact about 4,500 people directly. Indirectly (since households are dependent on them), this number is close to about 30,000,” says Saurav Malhotra.

Crossing deep rivers, dense forests and braving various obstacles like wild animals and unpredictable weather conditions, Sivan travelled on foot along the Nilgiri Mountain Railway track, to deliver mail and pension to plantation workers and villagers.

From harvesting rain and reviving wells to showcasing the tribal 'flavours of the forest', Vanvadi is far more than a digital detox destination.