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Back to nature: Immense need for crop diversification and role of agroforestry  The traditional approach of low input-based extensive and diversified agricultural practices termed as ‘crop diversification’ could be an alternate approach that might be used to save farming as a counter-strategy for farming bio-socio-psychological anomalies. Crop diversification is a strategy applied to grow more …

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India's Sacred Sandalwood forests of Marayoor under the threat of declassification and spike disease: Kerala Indian sandalwood tree is considered sacred by Sanatanis and many indigenous cultures. Distinct fragrance and medicinal qualities make it a high-value species.The Marayoor sandalwood reserve in Kerala, spread over 1,460.77 hectares, close to one-sixth the size of Kochi, is currently …

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First in India, 1 lakh ‘ecopreneurs’ in hills to be trained by Uttarakhnd Forest Dept The Uttarakhand forest department will train 1 lakh residents in 10 hill districts to propel them towards ‘ecopreneurship’, a business practice driven not just by profits but also by a concern for the environment. The ecopreneurs will undergo training on …

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Elevated corridor to be constructed at NH-37 stretch of Kaziranga National Park After reviewing the proposal, the CM approved the alignment of the corridor and directed the PWD officials to fast-track all necessary measures for execution of the project. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a review of the proposed elevated corridor at the …