In a time when water scarcity, pollution, and environmental degradation are pressing challenges across India, one young changemaker is turning the tide — one pond at a time. Ramveer Tanwar, known widely as India’s Pond Man, has dedicated himself to restoring once-thriving ponds and lakes that had been reduced to dumping grounds filled with garbage, debris, and disease-carrying waste. His remarkable journey — from a corporate career to full-time environmental restoration — is a testament to the power of individual commitment and community mobilisation.
Born and raised in Dadha village of Uttar Pradesh, Ramveer grew up surrounded by vibrant ponds teeming with life — once his playground and a central part of community life. But as he grew older, he watched these water bodies gradually vanish, overtaken by filth and encroachment. The ponds where ch... Read More
Delhi recorded its most polluted December since 2018, with air quality remaining alarmingly poor for most of the month. Data on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) showed average concentrations crossing 200 micrograms per cubic metre, far above India’s prescribed safety limit and many times higher than global health guidelines. This prolonged exposure placed millions of residents at serious health risk.
PM2.5 particles are especially dangerous as they penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, increasing the likelihood of respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular problems, and aggravated asthma. During December, nearly one-third of the days recorded pollution levels more than four times the national standard, underscoring the intens... Read more
Recent flash floods across the towns and cities in the lap of Himalayan region brought forth destruction, devastation and disaster risks to the forefront. In this photo story we bring to you destruction at the school based on the manjhi river bank, vulnerability of poor household situated adjacent to river bank and reconstruction work post the flashflood in Bhagau Nag area of dharamshala.
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