A study from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve has revealed that there has been further marginalisation of Adivasis as the government glossed over socioeconomic factors and focused only on medical and clinical aspects.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 12 (ANI/PRNewswire): Microland Foundation, a dedicated social development arm of Microland Limited, in partnership with local NGOs in Coonoor is fostering and promoting Environmental stewardship, believing it to be an integral long-term medium to build a healthy, sustainable community. From integrated waste management to introducing students to concepts and ideas on sustainable food production, water and energy conservation, these programmes have been not only been manifold & multilayered but also contextual to their local communities. In partnership with Keystone Foundation & Department of Education, 10 Climate schools were inaugurated in a multi-stakeholder meet held on 12th December, 2022. Sugumar, Deputy Inspector, Department of Education, Tamil Nadu, expressed his joy on the occasion, "Nilgiris district has led the way by launching 'Climate Smart School' which is an innovative partnership between Department of Education,
Local leaders announced Monday a new program that will guarantee direct payments to select families, adding Madison to a growing list of communities around the country that are offering a novel kind of support for those who need it most.