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    Forests, environment and climate change budgets overlook the marginalised

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    Reducing methane emissions at landfills

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    Economic Survey dwells on SDG achievements

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    Beekeepers fear this year’s will be the worst honey harvest in decades

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    Transforming a ghost village with hill-centric livelihood and tourism opportunities

    An Uttarakhand government scheme to create employment opportunities for returning migrants during the pandemic did not benefit many. Climate-resilient livelihood options are needed for...
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