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The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School: Inspiring Sustainability and Encouraging Education

In the heart of Jaisalmer, known as the “Golden City” for its remarkable yellow sandstone architecture, lies a revolutionary educational and architectural marvel. The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School stands as a testament to the fusion of visi....

October 11, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , Women empowerment , renewable energy , Education , Architecture , Sustainability , Positive Bharat

Raphi Ramanath and his Miyawaki Forest

Sarada Subhash, Research Assistant, VIF Positive Bharat

A report published by The Hindu recently highlighted the efforts of Raphi Ramanath, a native of Kerala, who has created two gardens on the campus of his school, Vignjana Vilasini Higher Secondary School (VVHSS), Alappuzha, Kerala. Of these tw....

October 09, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Kerala , Positive Bharat , Afforestation , Miyawaki forests , green initiatives , climate action initiatives

Eco Park Information Centre (EPIC) - a Sustainable World in itself

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Promoting this aspect and environmental conservation, a....

October 05, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , Climate Change , water security , Ecology , Sustainability , biodiversity , Positive Bharat , Millets , de-centralization , eco-sanitation , Miyawaki Forest

Bihana Didi: The Third Indian Scientist to Receive Norman Borlaug Award

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

As the industrial and service sectors have overgrown, agriculture’s share of the Indian economy has steadily decreased to less than 15%. However, the importance of agriculture in India’s economic and social fabric goes much beyond the boundaries ....

September 27, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , agriculture , Indian Economy , Food Security , Positive Bharat , rural development , Nutrition

Sohrai Painting: Ancient Tribal Art of Jharkhand gaining Popularity

Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

The Sohrai Paintings, an indigenous mural art found near the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand, have attracted attention nationally and internationally in recent years. These paintings have beautiful motifs depicting geometric shapes, animals, flowers, ....

August 29, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Women empowerment , Jharkhand , Positive Bharat , Sohrai-Khovar paintings , Tribal Art , matrilineal tradition , Isko rick site , National monument , GI tag , Mann ki Baat

Fighting Malnutrition by Revolutionising Ragi Cultivation in Jharkhand

Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

Millets were one of the first crops to be cultivated in India. Research indicates that millets were eaten during the Indus-Sarasvati culture (3,300 to 1300 BCE). Half of the people in Asia and Africa even now rely on millets as their main source of c....

August 22, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Jharkhand , Civil Services , Positive Bharat , Millets , Nutri-cereals , Malnutrition

India's Commitment towards Decarbonising the Planet: National Green Hydrogen Mission

Samir Bhattacharya Positive Bharat

India's economy is expanding rapidly, resulting in a tremendous demand for resources and energy. Palpably, India's energy consumption has doubled in the last two decades and is expected to rise by another 25% by 2030. India currently imports 40% of i....

August 16, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , Africa , G20 , sustainable development , energy transition , green hydrogen , Positive Bharat , National Green Hydrogen Mission

Swamitva Yojana: Another Crucial Instrument of Rural Empowerment in India

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

The Government of India launched the Swamitva Yojana, also known as the "Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas" scheme. With the intention of giving rural property owners legal papers and facilitating the developm....

July 12, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Women empowerment , Panchayat , Drones , Positive Bharat , Survey of India , rural development , land records

India’s Connection with the STEMM Diaspora

Dr Saroj Bishoyi, Research Fellow, VIF Positive Bharat

One of the most visible aspects of India’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership is the growing engagement with the Indian diaspora. In an effort to further strengthen India’s connection with the diaspora, the governmen....

July 10, 2023 Technological and Scientific Studies , technology , diaspora , innovation , Science , R&D , STEMM , Positive Bharat , NRI , IUSSTF , Non-Resident Unicorns , OCI , Pravasi Bharatiya Divas , PIO , Quad Fellowship , VAIBHAV Fellowship