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Nidhi Jamwal
Verified
Managing Editor, Gaon Connection
Mumbai
Beats
flash sale, destination marketing,
Content
Urbanisation and expansion of agriculture linked to increased lightning in north and northeast India
By Nidhi Jamwal Verified| Kashmir Times Verified Rising lightning strikes in IndiaAccording to a paper by Sanjay Srivastava, Chairperson of Climate Resilient Observing Systems Promotion Council (CROPC), and Convener of Lightning Resilient India Campaign, studies by CROPC and India Meteorological Department (IMD) show a 57 per cent rise in lightning in the country between April 2019 and March 2024. According to him, with a 1 degree Celsius rise in temperature, the rise in lightning in the country has risen from 7 per cent to 18 per cent.
By Nidhi Jamwal Verified| Down To Earth Verified Anantapur, an arid and backward district in southwestern part of Andhra Pradesh, is often in the news for recurring droughts. But a first-of-its-kind initiative that maps 103 farm ponds in Bandlapalle village in the district with the help of drones is providing useful insights in the assessment and rejuvenation of water bodies across India.
Company Info
Gaon Connection
Gaon Connection is India's largest rural media platform, founded in January 2012 and headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established by Neelesh Misra, the company has grown through a bootstrapped approach without external funding and currently employs around 65 individuals. The platform serves as a two-way communication channel, delivering information to rural areas and amplifying the voices of rural communities. Initially launched as a printed newspaper, Gaon Connection has expanded into digital media, focusing on topics such as agriculture, local news, and social issues. It aims to meet the informational needs of rural communities by providing relevant news and agricultural advice. The platform also highlights innovative practices beneficial to these communities, such as the use of Azolla as a feed supplement for dairy cows to enhance milk production. Overall, Gaon Connection plays a vital role in bridging the information gap in rural India.
Mumbai, India
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Founded: 2012