Arunachal Pradesh

Centre appoints task force, with an aim to speed up implementation of river interlinking

Opposition to the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill

Rabi crop damaged in north and central India

Government admits that hydropower projects aggravated the Uttarakhand disaster

If you saw Akhil Gogoi anywhere on the road, chances are that you may not spare him another look. A quiet young man, with a sparkle in his eyes, and a shy smile on his face, he seems ordinary. But take a minute to talk to him, and you will likely be rooted to your spot. Words tumble out of his mouth, his eyes light up and his belief in what he does is evident.

Heavy rain causes floods in Uttarakahand, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

Centre allocates 50% MGNREGA funds to sanitation and green cover

Abolish manual scavenging: SC

Arunachal Pradesh, a state rich in water resources, has a huge potential for cheap and plentiful power. Isolated and one of the least developed states in the country, today it is viewed as the ‘powerhouse’ of the country.

If you try to map where indigenous people live and where abundant biodiversity exists, you will notice a big overlap. It might seem like coincidence, but it isn't. Indigenous people have long shared and declared a strong connection to their traditional landscapes. They have had methods to protect, preserve and live harmoniously with nature.