Agriculture & Rural Development

The very name “Darjeeling” conjures images of a picture-perfect hill station, quietly nestled at the foot of the Himalayas. Darjeeling is a tourist hotspot in the State of West Bengal. It is also known as the 'Queen of the Hills'. The city provides a splendid view of Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain on the planet....

Soil erosion poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability in India. A recent study employing the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) has shed light on the concerning state of soil erosion across the country, revealing widespread challenges and implications. This essay explores the key findings of the study, the status...

Blessed with natural beauty and organic resources, Meghalaya has the largest variety of orchids among all the states. It is famous for rare medicinal plants, spices and fruit varieties. It has a predominantly agrarian economy with a significant commercial forestry industry. The state is also geographically rich in minerals and has the potential for...

With a poster that reads ‘No Dam in Ane Siang, No Negotiation,’ and the motto of ‘No Election, with NHPC Money,’ more than 1,500 local residents, mostly farmers gathered in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday for a public rally. The SIFF is an umbrella organisation representing various Adi farming communities. Following a coordination meeting held on...

In the day and age where children can name more celebrities and series over fruits and trees, it is not just a necessity but an imperative for us to educate ourselves about the environment and its functionality. So today we pick wetlands, not just because today, 2nd February is observed as World Wetlands Day...

Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget on 1st February, 2024. The Interim Budget talks about expenses and revenues of the Government for a short span in an election year until the formation of a new government through election. The Interim Budget for FY 2024-25 was presented on Thursday ahead of the...

The 6th edition of The CSR Journal Excellence Awards is all set to be held on the 9th of December 2023 at the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. The CSR Journal Excellence Awards aims to honour innovative and best practices in Corporate Social Responsibility, recognising the best practices in six categories. These are Education...

In a major achievement towards sanitation in rural India, at least 75% of the nation’s villages have achieved ODF Plus status under Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen, as declared by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. An ODF Plus village is one which has sustained its Open Defecation Free (ODF)...

United Breweries Limited (UBL) marked a significant milestone by hosting a farmer-centric engagement event for barley farmers associated with the company in and around Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. UBL recognizes the intrinsic connection between the brewing industry and the environment, as our products rely heavily on crops and water as primary raw materials. With a commitment...

Mumbai, 8 August 2023 – The CSR Journal is delighted to announce the official opening of applications for The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023, a momentous event commemorating a decade of dedicated efforts in advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India. Corporations across the nation are invited to participate in this prestigious event and...

Since 2015, National Handloom Day is observed on 7th August every year with the aim of encouraging artisans and craftsmen, who are keeping India’s rich tradition of artistry and craftsmanship alive. Dating back to 1905, the Swadeshi Movement was launched on 7th August, which had encouraged indigenous industries, particularly handloom weavers. This year marks the...

Reliance Industries Limited. (RIL) has been one of the largest companies in India for the better part of the last two decades. It leads the corporate world in net profits every year. As CSR in India is mandatory as per the Companies Act 2013, The CSR Journal in its #LetsTalkCSR series is evaluating the...