Research shows the value of complementing diagnostic surveillance of critical diseases with environmental surveillance, but the government has yet to pledge funds for such country-wide initiatives and for extra staff for now better-equipped public hospitals

Since 2019, the budget allocation for the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme that has 129 million active workers has been consistently lower than or at most same as the previous years revised estimates

Aims to encourage and promote skill development by providing free short-duration skill training

The scheme aims to approach pollution abatement of the Ganga river in a holistic manner

PM-KUSUM's objective is de-dieselisation of the farm sector

PM-MVY is a maternity benefit programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country

While out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare fell in the Modi governments first term, studies suggest this is from under-utilisation of healthcare rather than greater protection

PM-KISAN provides income support to all landholding farmer families in the country, with cultivable land up to 2 hectares

More girls are in high school, more women are accessing maternal healthcare, but few women are in the labourforce, and many of those who are working are engaged in low-quality poorly paid work

A spatial analysis of Delhis land surface temperature juxtaposed with its homeless clusters reveals that while homeless people are concentrated around the central parts of the city, many of the areas being secondary heat islands

Chor Meghna, an Indian hamlet on the Bangladesh border in West Bengal, lies outside the wire fence that separates the two countries. Residents need to prove their identity each time they cross the fence even to access basic services

Miltefosine, a drug that is used to treat the skin manifestation of Kala-azar is being linked to eye problems, including blindness

Rainwater harvesting is the best option as it meets 70% of water demand, says Indian Institute of Science environmental scientist and wetland expert, T.V Ramachandra

Happiness linked to old age in India and elsewhere, India ranks 126 of 143 countries

Singhs story highlighted how government support is critical to treat TB in malnourished patients

Reliance on over-exploited groundwater, limited access to pipelines, neglected lake maintenance, and underutilisation of water treatment facilities are contributing to the crisis

A new scheme promises solar panels on 10 million rooftops that will generate free electricity up to 300 units per month for consumers. We explain how it works and why it is ambitious