Category: SDG 1 No Poverty
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Fiery Fields and the Smothering Smog: Are Farmers to Blame?
The classic air pollution case in north India (allegedly caused by farm fires/stubble burning) is signalling a dystopian future for us unless we stop playing the blame game every year and actively take part in climate action. Talk is cheap, and it is easy to point fingers at a group, especially a marginalised one shouldering intersectional burdens. So what can different stakeholders holding various forms of power/responsibility do to stop this crisis? In Marshall McLuhan’s words, one can find the answer to this: ‘There are no passengers on spaceship earth. We are all crew’.
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ecoHQ Articles, SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities & Communities, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & Production, SDG 13 Climate Action, SDG 14 Life Below Water, SDG 15 Life on Land, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health & Well-being, SDG 6 Clean Water & Sanitation, SDG 7 Affordable & Clean Energy, SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic GrowthHow Sustainable is Ecotourism in the Indian Himalayas?
If you love mountains, then NOW is the time to take action and save them. The once pristine and delicately balanced – Himalayan Mountain regions face a disturbed ecosystem caused by human-caused hazards. Get to know how the Himalayan regions are being exploited and what we can do to address these emerging challenges and improve conditions for local communities.
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Children in Need
Children are the backbone of tomorrow’s society. Every child has the right to live a fruitful, purposeful life. Yet, millions are denied this right every single day. This article delves into my experience working with distressed children. And I hope it inspires you to take more concrete action the next time you come across a […]
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Safe Motherhood: A Study on Institutional Deliveries in Tamil Nadu
Is safe motherhood a reality in India? Or are we still struggling to preserve Maternal and Child Health? Here’s a detailed study into Safe Motherhood in Tamil Nadu, conducted with vigorous research on the topic, in conversation with experts in the field.
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The Micro-level Factors Affecting Disabilities in the Bangalore Slums
A commonly ignored pillar of sustainability is—People. True conscious behaviour can only be achieved when there’s equitable distribution of resources. But reality rarely lives up to expectations. With this write-up, take a peek into the problems faced by Persons with Disability.
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Disability Acts in India: the On-ground Reality
While you sip your evening chai contentedly by the window, a Person with Disability (PWD) is hoping for a whiff of happiness in their tiny home. Even though there are laws protecting the rights of PWDs in India, the situation on the ground is a far cry. From unfair education practices to rising unemployment, the prejudices keep piling up. Find out what’s happening!
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Throwing the Spotlight on NGOs in Rural India
Small NGOs, that are helping India inch closer to her sustainability goals, rarely get their due. In this article, we throw light on one such small NGO in the heart of India which continues to change the sustainability landscape.
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Cultural Preservation or Social Evil?
Ritualistic Sex Slavery – a tradition prohibiting women from having a normal marriage and life. Instead, these women have to indulge in rather bizarre activities. Is this a preservation of culture? Or simply a social evil? To find out, read the story of the Bedinis from Madhya Pradesh.
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The case study discusses the prevailing issues of Sivakasi’s fireworks industry and the different stakeholders who are affected by it. Not much has changed over the decades with regard to the socioeconomic upliftment of those people but the narrative is the same ‘ban fireworks’. Let’s deep dive into the issue before we point our fingers and take a stand blindly without thinking about the consequences.