Global sand demand has surged fivefold, driving illegal extraction by organized sand mafias. This "green crime" causes severe ecological degradation, groundwater depletion, and socio-economic conflicts. Sustainable alternatives like Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) and robust international legal frameworks are urgently needed.
Click to View MoreIndia has emerged as the world’s largest rice producer due to assured MSP procurement, expanding cultivation area and strong export demand. However, excessive dependence on paddy has led to water stress, high fiscal costs, surplus stocks and poor crop diversification, making a shift toward pulses, oilseeds and millets essential for sustainable and nutrition-secure agriculture.
Click to View MoreThe National Initiative on Water Security under MGNREGA mandates fund allocation by groundwater stress, institutionalizing rainwater harvesting and recharge. It provides rural employment, durable assets, women’s empowerment, climate resilience, and mission synergy, fostering sustainable livelihoods and ensuring a water-secure future for India.
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