#maharashtra — Public Fediverse posts
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Mumbai Central Railway Station, (Then Bombay) 1991.
(Details In The AltText) (Scanned 35mm Negative)
#AltText #NoAI #No2AI #Photography #Photo #POTD #PhotoOfTheDay #Travel #TravelPhotography #India #Street #IndianRailways #IndianRail #BNW #BlackAndWhite #Asia #Asian #Monochrome #Railroad #Railroads #StreetPhotography #Railway #Railways #BlackAndWhitePhotography #CamelCase #Bombay #Mumbai #Maharashtra #Asia #Asian
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Summer Tiger Safari in India 2026: Best Parks, Luxury Safaris & Expert Travel Guide
A summer tiger safari in India 2026 is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences for travelers seeking adventure, luxury, and unforgettable encounters with Bengal tigers. While many travelers assume summer is too hot for safaris, experienced wildlife enthusiasts know that the dry season actually offers some of the best tiger sightings in India. As water sources shrink during warmer months, tigers and other wildlife gather around lakes, rivers, and watering holes, making them easier to […] -
L’irto baluardo della vigilanza che fiancheggia la fortezza tra i massicci del Maharashtra
https://www.jacoporanieri.com/blog/?p=44113#strutture #paesaggio #rocce #pilastri #formazioni #montagne #forti #storia #fortezze #conflitti #guerra #storia #india #Maharashtra #sovrani #dominio #difesa #scalate #vertigini #imprese #difficoltà #esperienze #viaggi #dal mondo #asia #altezze
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Maharashtra Establishes Task Force to Address Farmer Suicides Amidst Climate Change Concerns
Maharashtra government forms a new team to help farmers dealing with debt and problems caused by weather changes. Learn about the plan.
#FarmerSuicides, #Maharashtra, #ClimateChange, #Agriculture, #GovernmentHelp
https://newsletter.tf/maharashtra-task-force-farmer-suicides-climate-change/
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The Maharashtra government has started a special team to help farmers who are struggling. This team will look into why farmers are taking their own lives and find ways to help them with money problems and difficult weather.
#FarmerSuicides, #Maharashtra, #ClimateChange, #Agriculture, #GovernmentHelp
https://newsletter.tf/maharashtra-task-force-farmer-suicides-climate-change/
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#SEZs in #India: Balancing Economic Growth and #Environmental Concerns
July 27, 2024
"Picture this: vast stretches of industrial land buzzing with activity, modern factories producing goods for global markets, and thousands of job opportunities emerging overnight. This is the promise of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India. But behind this gleaming facade lies a complex web of environmental challenges and social concerns that demand our attention. SEZs represent one of India’s most ambitious economic policies, designed to accelerate industrial growth and boost exports, yet they often come at a significant cost to the environment and local communities.
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"[T]he rapid expansion of SEZs has raised significant environmental red flags. The most pressing concern is land acquisition, which often involves converting fertile agricultural land into industrial zones. This conversion not only reduces the country’s agricultural capacity but also disrupts local ecosystems and biodiversity.
"The establishment of SEZs typically requires large tracts of land – sometimes spanning thousands of acres. Much of this land is acquired from agricultural areas, leading to the displacement of farming communities who have depended on these lands for generations. For instance, the proposed #RaigadSEZ in #Maharashtra would have required over 14,000 hectares of #agricultural land, leading to massive #protests from local farmers.
"The conversion of agricultural land to #IndustrialUse has long-term implications for #FoodSecurity. As India’s population continues to grow, the loss of productive #farmland could exacerbate food shortage issues in the future. Moreover, agricultural land often has better soil quality and water retention capacity compared to industrial land, making this conversion environmentally costly.
"Industrial activities within SEZs generate various forms of #pollution. Air pollution from #manufacturing processes, water #contamination from industrial effluents, and #SoilDegradation from chemical usage are common problems. The concentration of industries in SEZs can create pollution hotspots that affect air and water quality in surrounding areas.
"#WaterScarcity is another critical issue. SEZs require substantial water resources for industrial processes, often competing with local communities for this precious resource. In water-stressed regions, this competition can lead to conflicts and further environmental degradation.
Human rights and social displacement"The human cost of SEZ development cannot be overlooked. Land acquisition for SEZs often involves displacing local communities, particularly small farmers and agricultural workers. These communities frequently receive inadequate compensation and struggle to find alternative livelihoods.
"The displacement process can be traumatic for local communities who have strong cultural and emotional ties to their land. Traditional occupations like #farming, #fishing, and #SmallScaleTrading are disrupted, forcing people to adapt to entirely new economic realities. The promised employment opportunities in SEZs often don’t materialize for displaced communities, as they may lack the required skills for industrial jobs.
"Women in these communities face particular challenges, as they often have limited access to alternative employment opportunities and may lose traditional income sources like kitchen gardening or small-scale agricultural activities. The social fabric of rural communities can be severely disrupted, leading to increased poverty and social inequality."
#HumanRights #HumanRightsFreeZone #CorporateColonialism
#IMFLoanSharks #Exploitation #WorldBank #RaceToTheBottom
#HumanRightsViolations
#Pollution #EnvironmentalDegradation
#EconomicSacrificZones
#ForcedRelocation #ForcedDisplacement #TraditionalLifestyles #EnvironmentalRacism #Exploitation
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Marathwada: 1,088 Farmers Died by Suicide in 2023, 65 More Than 2022
Since the Narendra Modi government came to power in the Centre in 2014, an average of 30 farmers have died by suicide per day across the country.
#maharashtra #marathwada #IndianFarmers #agriculture #FarmerSuicides #BJPStates #india
https://thewire.in/agriculture/marathwada-1088-farmers-died-by-suicide-in-2023-65-more-than-2022
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Average 30 Farmer Suicides Per Day in Modi Govt Years Points to a Systemic Apathy
The attempt by neoliberal governance has been to steadily depoliticise farmers' suicides and strip them of any deeper messaging. Analysis by Anirban Bhattacharya, Pranay Raj and Nancy Pathak.
#farmers #FarmerSuicides #maharashtra #agriculture #BJP #NarendraModi #poverty #MGNREGA #PMKisan #PMFBY #india
TW: suicide
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⚡️ Tragic bus accident in Maharashtra's Beed district leaves 5 dead and 22 injured. The privately-owned bus overturned due to speeding, resulting in loss of control. Authorities are investigating the incident. #BusAccident #Maharashtra https://www.riskmap.com/incidents/1940065/articles/195994224/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Singer Shankar Mahadevan lauds RSS ‘contribution in preserving ideology of Akhand Bharat’
The Padma Shri awardee was the chief guest at the annual Vijayadashami programme of the RSS in Reshimbagh area of Nagpur.
#maharashtra #ShankarMahadevan #nagpur #RSS #HinduNationalism #hindutva #bollywood #cinema #india
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Violent Mob Shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Assaults Muslim Boy for Being with Hindu Girl in Mumbai
Videos of the incident depict the assailants dragging the young boy outside the Bandra Terminus railway station and subjecting him to a violent beating. During the attack, the men can be heard shouting slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram” and “love jihad band karo” (stop love jihad).
#maharashtra #mumbai #bandra #HinduMobs #muslims #islamophobia #HumanRights #hindutva #India
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#Maharashtra follows #Kerala and #Punjab in anti-CAA row, mulls passing resolution against it https://buff.ly/2NECTuy #KeralaLeads #IndiaAgainstCAA