Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) project is supporting transition of 850,000 farmers covering 377,801 hectares of land and operating in 3730 villages.“Natural farming is in harmony with nature. It is a holistic land management practice that leverages the power of photosynthesis in plants”, says T Vijay Kumar, a retired IAS officer, who is the Executive Vice Chairman of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, a non-profit organization set up by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2014. Since 2016, this platform has been utilised to integrate and promote APCNF activities, aimed at fostering the overall development and empowerment of farmers. Excerpts from an interview with T Vijay Kumar:
May 11, 2024
In a recent interview, Vijay Nirani, the Founder and Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy, articulated his visionary outlook on the profound implications for both ecology and economy that TruAlt Bioenergy’s initiatives carry. Leading the charge in the sector, TruAlt Bioenergy has spearheaded the industry with products such as 1G Bioethanol and Compressed Biogas, with plans to expand into Sustainable Aviation Fuel, 2G Ethanol, and a spectrum of other biofuels in the near term
May 11, 2024
Harshavardhana Gourineni, Executive Director, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd, in an interview shares how through its products and operations the company is helping reduce carbon footprints and meet SDGs. Excerpts:
May 11, 2024
Striving to advance systematically on the path of sustainable development, Welspun, a global leader in home solutions, is making a mark with its holistic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) approach towards well-being of all the stakeholders
May 11, 2024
Leaders and experts gathered in London to discuss the intersection of human and planetary health and evolve an approach that addresses the need to balance and optimise the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems in the face of climate change
May 10, 2024
India has risen above unprecedented geopolitical challenges over the last 10 years, becoming the world's third-largest economy. It is well on track to halve multidimensional poverty by 2030, said India's Permanent Representative in the UN, Ruchira Kambhoj
May 10, 2024
In collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy and the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, the technology bellwether has started ASSURE, a programme aiming to help the decarbonisation of the construction sector and cement the country's global leadership in climate action and sustainability
May 10, 2024
The Paris Agreement's new global carbon market will prevent carbon credit developers from exploiting local people and polluting their air and water
May 10, 2024
The first quarter of 2024 has seen the generation of coal-fired power and emissions scale new, alarming highs in India amidst a sweeping heatwave and a decline in hydropower generation
May 10, 2024
Grants will focus on Climate Innovation, Financial Inclusion, Agriculture, Sustainable Rural Economy, Accessible and Affordable Healthcare, Education, Livelihood Enhancement, and Gender Diversity and Inclusion
May 09, 2024