Shishir Agrawal

3 weeks ago | groundreport.in | Pallav Jain |Shishir Agrawal

At Bedia Mirch Mandi (Bediya Chilli Market) in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, rows of women sit amidst mountains of fiery red, cloth masks tied over their faces. Their nimble fingers move with practiced precision, separating good chillies from bad as the pungent air around them fills with coughs every few seconds. "We've grown used to it," says Subhadra, her eyes watering slightly as she maintains her steady rhythm.

4 weeks ago | groundreport.in | Pallav Jain |Shishir Agrawal

In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, a remarkable story of fish conservation unfolds, centred on the majestic Mahseer—a once-abundant migratory fish now fighting for its existence. Historically, Mahseer comprised 35 to 40% of river catches, but today, they are a rare sight in fishermen's nets. The state's conservation efforts began in 2011 when Mahseer was declared the state fish.

1 month ago | groundreport.in | Wahid Bhat |Shishir Agrawal

Ramveer Tanwar, a mechanical engineer, quit his corporate job to restore India's ponds. Through 'Jal Chaupal,' he revived 80+ water bodies, tackling encroachment & pollution. His mission: to train 1 lakh 'Pond Warriors' for sustainable water conservation. Listen to this article 0.75x 1x 1.5x Ramveer Tanwar, a mechanical engineer from Ghaziabad, left his cushy corporate job to protect ponds. He has given new life to several ponds across the country.

1 month ago | shorturl.at | Wahid Bhat |Shishir Agrawal

Ramveer Tanwar, a mechanical engineer, quit his corporate job to restore India's ponds. Through 'Jal Chaupal,' he revived 80+ water bodies, tackling encroachment & pollution. His mission: to train 1 lakh 'Pond Warriors' for sustainable water conservation. Listen to this article 0.75x 1x 1.5x Ramveer Tanwar, a mechanical engineer from Ghaziabad, left his cushy corporate job to protect ponds. He has given new life to several ponds across the country.