Massive commercial coal mining may spell socio-ecological disaster for India

Over 40,000 trees were felled in December 2019 to promote a coal mine project in Odisha's Talabira forest. Photograph © Basudev Mahapatra

Nature conservation culture of indigenous communities bears hope about a healthy planet

Date palm trees grow in abundance in landscapes surrounding eucalyptus plantations in Koraput and Rayagada districts of Odisha. © Basudev Mahapatra

With no increase in tiger count, tribes continue to be relocated from Similipal Tiger Reserve

With discontentment among relocated tribes leading to conflict between tiger conservation and tribes’ habitat rights in Similipal, administrators hope to change mindset with education and employmen

Khejuri village after the relocation of Khadia tribal families. © Basudev Mahapatra

Protect Natural Habitats To Save Coastal India From Cyclones, Floods

Storm surges during the landfall of cyclone Amphan. Photo courtesy: Dr. Amlesh Mishra

Odisha's forest-dwelling communities survive on nature as many struggle for one meal during COVID-19 lockdown

Pramila Sahu of Kantabahal village comes with basketful of mushroom collected from the forest © Basudev Mahapatra