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“I am writing to the Chief Secretary to request the necessary support for completing the reclamation of the remaining land,” states Dr. Tiwari. In the early 1900s, the British colonial administration declared a sprawling 27,000-acre tract in Pathankot as a protected forest. This land, comprising both demarcated and un-demarcated protected forests, was notified in 1904 …

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Climate change has become a critical issue worldwide, prompting governments to prioritise it in policy-making. Amidst this global concern, farmers in hill states like Uttarakhand are grappling with a significant decline in both the quantity and quality of fruit crops. At a Consultation Workshop titled ‘Climate Resilient Agriculture in India: Opportunities and Challenges’, held in …

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