NMCG defends interim sewage diversion plan As a matter of policy, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) does not permit storm water drains or natural watercourses to carry sewage, according to the affidavit filed by NMCG before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), April 22, 2026. The interception & diversion (I&D) approach is only a transitional…
In Jharkhand’s Gumla district, a quiet revolution is underway. In Patratoli village, women have taken charge of a solar mini grid, ensuring reliable electricity for their community. They are called Solar Vali Didis — local women trained to run, manage, and maintain clean energy systems. This episode tells the story of the Rani Urja Mandal,…
In many rural villages of Jharkhand, life without electricity is difficult. Even where connections exist, reliable power is not. This is making it harder for small businesses to operate and for schools to function smoothly. In Kotam and Panso, solar mini-grids are changing that reality. Providing reliable, locally generated electricity where the grid falls short….