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Development

India and its Frugal "Jugaad" Innovators

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba,

“An inventor is one who does not know that it cannot be done; an innovator is one who sees what everyone else sees but thinks what no one else thinks.” - Raghunath Anant Mashelkar Read on

Urbanity

Conserving Urban Ecosystems

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba,

When it comes to biodiversity, there is a train of thought that cities don't have muc to offer. However, through inclusive and effective urban planning, the potential for flourishing urban flora and fauna could match countryside counterparts. Read on

Green New Deal

Sustainopreneurship - Business with a Cause

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba,

Sustainopreneurship is a business model with a cause which aims to solve problems related to the sustainability agenda and also to create social and environmental sustainability. Within this model, global problems are turned into business opportunities by forward-thinkers who want their ideas and plans to be deployed in the field of sustainability innovations and entrepreneurship. Read on

Bio-energy and Environmental Sustainability

Particle pollution from the combustion of fossil fuels is one of the key environmental issues that India currently is facing. Depleting natural resource, limited energy supply is the major concerning issues which require immediate attention simultaneously along with the development of the region. Same is with water which continuously is becoming the limiting factor to agricultural output; energy shortage limits agricultural as well as industrial output. Concern at this stage with the policy makers is that any  pollution reduction measures could simuntaneously reduce economic growth significantly   Read on

Peace

Rotary Club and sustainability

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba,

Rotary Club has been providing humanitarian services and encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations for over a century, and has been fundamental in building goodwill and peace around the world. Read on

Energy

The future for bio-fuels in India

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba,

Biofuel has huge potential to stimulate rural development and to generate employment. Benefits to the environment as well as energy security are key factors working in favour of biofuels. Read on

Responsibility

Proposals currently being accepted for the Right Livelihood Award

Written by Anna,

Proposals are currently being accepted until March 1 for the Right Livelihood Award (aka The Alternative Nobel Prize). The award recognises those who work tirelessly to make the world a better place. People can nominate anyone or any organisation whose work they deem worthy of the award which is bestowed upon the winner at the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm every year. Read on

Diseases and the links to poverty

Poverty and disease are stuck in an ongoing, vicious relationship. One goes a long way towards intensifying the other with studies demonstrating that infection rates of certain diseases are highest in regions where poverty is rife. Read on

Let’s make India a competitive country

Competitiveness is a key part of achieving development in all countries and India is not an exception. The struggle and efforts in this area will contribute to positive results in the political, economic, cultural, scientific, technological and innovation, social spheres among others. Read on

Development

India's unsteady growth

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba,

There has been a tremendous fluctuation in the growth of India's economy. India's growth has dropped from a rocket rate of 9 percent to a shocking low of 5 percent. This is the lowest since March 2009 and the slump in growth is even more pronounced when figures are compared with those of China. Read on

Urbanity

India's changing cities

Written by Anna,

It’s been said a million times before: India is evolving rapidly and nowhere is this more visible than in its cities. People are arriving in the cities in droves, in search of higher education opportunities and solid job prospects, with many arguing this places India’s cities’ already-stressed resources under further duress. Read on