There are several reasons why India is a poor country. Some have historical roots and others derive strength from socio-political structures. Lack of effective governance and corruption has only sustained Indian poverty.
2014. All paths lead to rain: Explaining why watershed development in India does not alleviate the experience of water scarcity. The Journal of Development Studies 50(9). doi:10.1080/00220388.2014.s928699Bharucha Z, Smith D, Pretty J. 2014. All paths lead to rain: explaining why watershed ...
While India has emerged as one of the top three countries globally in term of the number of start-ups founded, the start-up ecosystem for agri-entrepreneurship or agripreneurship does not present a happy scene. For example in 2015, out of $6 billion invested in an overall tech start-up,...
Status of Free-flowing Rivers in India Unfortunately, India does not have any legislation to protect free-flowing status of any of its rivers.With the exception ofBhagirathiRiver (100 km long), declared an eco-sensitive zone under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, following the fast-unto...
to keep them physically fit.” Thus factors like lack of pollution and noise, having access to healthy food and vegetables, and a healthy living environment influence staying motivations. However, increasing water-salinity decreases rice production and increases the drinking water scarcity that ...
The national energy plan of India does not allow for further construction of coal mines be it open cast or underground, but on the other hand back in June, India’s Prime Minister proclaimed to give license for another 40 new coal pits to private firms for commercial mining. Global Carbon ...
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It’s not just the wastewater that poses a problem. The dyeing and finishing of fabrics can also require up to200 tonsof fresh water for just one ton of material. This, combined with the fact that almost half the world’s population (3.6 billion people) are at risk of water scarcity at...
Related:Exploring the Riskiest Trekking Routes in India: (Cases of Avoidable Accidents) Descending Auden’s Col The descent from the Auden’s col is among the most fascinating thing I have ever done in the Himalayas. I will keep this section right up with the likes of Pandu Pull crossing ...
China, on the other hand, needs to be concerned about loaning money to a nation that also has the limitless authority to print it in any amount. High inflation in the U.S. would have adverse effects on China, as the realrepaymentvalue to China would be reduced in the case of high inf...