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Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

Once ruled by dacoits, Chambal is among the last viable habitats for red-crowned roofed turtle

A programme by the Turtle Survival Alliance is monitoring and protecting the red-crowned roofed turtle in the region.

Deepanwita Gita Niyogi
· Jun 03, 2022 · 09:30 pm
In a West Bengal village, locals have revived a barren hillock through reforestation

The villagers consider Paharkol the sacred abode of a deity.

Deepanwita Gita Niyogi
· May 20, 2022 · 09:30 pm
Iron ore mining is driving deforestation in Chhattisgarh and hurting its Adivasis

The massive diversion of jungles for mining is leading to environmental concerns.

Deepanwita Gita Niyogi
· Sep 08, 2021 · 11:30 pm

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Jharkhand’s attempts to enclose sacred groves stirred fears of land grab and religious imposition

The welfare department’s gherabandi scheme sought to build walls around ‘sarnas’. But locals’ response was mixed.

Deepanwita Gita Niyogi
· Dec 25, 2019 · 09:30 pm