Farmers and fishermen in Kendrapara district protest against BJD for denying land pattas under the Forest Right Act to set up a steel plant. The villages under Mahakalapada assembly segment face challenges due to the mangrove forests and legal requirements for land use. Read more about the recent environmental activities and forest conservation efforts in the area.
A research study in Dibru Saikhowa National Park and Panidehing bird sanctuary in Assam reveals the pivotal role of land-use patterns in mitigating climate change impacts through carbon retention. The study emphasizes the importance of natural forestation for carbon sequestration and global carbon burden alleviation.
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Biogas Sector Growth: India generates approximately 62 million metric tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) annually, alongside a surplus availability of around 230 million metric tonnes of agricultural biomass.