The need of the hour is to decentralise drought management and think long term

The Deccan Trap geology of Bombay (Mumbai) differs from the main Deccan flood basalt province in several ways. Very few geological, geochemical and geochronological studies exist on the Deccan geology of Bombay. The basalt of Gilbert Hill, Andheri occupies a special place in Bombay geology on account of its spectacular columnar jointing, more than 50 m high, and for this has been designated a National Geological Monument by the Geological Survey of India.

At present in India more than thirty mines are in operation. It produces 2800 tones of asbestos per month (mainly chrysotile and tremolite) and in recent years substantial quantity (-70%) is imported from Canada. The quality of asbestos produced in India is very poor. The mining and milling and other related processes expose the people to cancer and related diseases. Women are more affected by their exposure in processing unit compared to male who are generally working in mines.

Shifting agriculture on the hillsides has been going on for centuries. In recent times, it has been blamed for degrading the ecology. Agriculture is a sound ecological management strategy, provided it is sustainable

Jal biradari launches movement to drought proof villages

The Khonoma experience has some valuable lessons.It shows that traditional systems are extremely important, even in the so called world of modern science and technology.

Water is an element that has been the mantra (formula) for prosperity. Yet, it is fast becoming both polluted and scarce. The revival of the

Farmers care for the hill slopes only when the hills provide livelihood a simple lesson that has been forgotten

The population density in the highlands of rural Kenya and Rwanda is increasing and the average farm size is declining. With an average rainfall of 1,000 mm, permanent agriculture remains the most

Science needs to come home scientists need to address the concerns of the local communities