#maharashtra — Public Fediverse posts
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The victims were travelling from Raipur to Nagpur when the crash occurred around 4 am on NH-53. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/maharashtra-road-accident-bolero-truck-collision-uy6oftjx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Maharashtra #RoadAccident #RoadAccidentNews #MaharashtraNews
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The victims were travelling from Raipur to Nagpur when the crash occurred around 4 am on NH-53. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/maharashtra-road-accident-bolero-truck-collision-uy6oftjx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Maharashtra #RoadAccident #RoadAccidentNews #MaharashtraNews
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The victims were travelling from Raipur to Nagpur when the crash occurred around 4 am on NH-53. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/maharashtra-road-accident-bolero-truck-collision-uy6oftjx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Maharashtra #RoadAccident #RoadAccidentNews #MaharashtraNews
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The victims were travelling from Raipur to Nagpur when the crash occurred around 4 am on NH-53. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/maharashtra-road-accident-bolero-truck-collision-uy6oftjx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Maharashtra #RoadAccident #RoadAccidentNews #MaharashtraNews
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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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#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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A group of 50,000 #SelfEmployed #women in #India have become the first beneficiaries of a novel #insurance scheme that pays out when temperatures hit certain extremes.
As the temperature crossed 40 degrees Celsius between May 18 & May 25, the women in the states of #Rajasthan, #Gujarat & #Maharashtra all received a flat $5 payment.
#Pittance #TootSEA #SouthEastAsia #IndiaHeatwave #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeHeat
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The Crepuscular #hawkmoth (Nephele hespera), is well-named - olive-green, with two stark white speckles on the wings, this particular individual was nearly invisible in a little strip of scrub-jungle adjoining #Nagaon beach, in #Maharashtra state, Western #india.
Large, beautiful #moths with powerful flights, Hawkmoths are important to us - #pollinators, they make #food for us even as they feed off a variety of wild and cultivated #flora.
📸 2 APR 2023 (23:49 hrs.)
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Hate speech: Within one week of SC rap, 3 events in Maharashtra, one with CM’s son
At two of these programmes, at least one speaker referred to weapons. No FIR has been filed so far.
#maharashtra #HateSpeech #ShivSena #BJP #ShrikantShinde #BajrangDal #VHP #HJS #CommunalViolence #trishul #tridents #islamophobia #muslims #india
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Hate speech: Within one week of SC rap, 3 events in Maharashtra, one with CM’s son
At two of these programmes, at least one speaker referred to weapons. No FIR has been filed so far.
#maharashtra #HateSpeech #ShivSena #BJP #ShrikantShinde #BajrangDal #VHP #HJS #CommunalViolence #trishul #tridents #islamophobia #muslims #india
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Hate speech: Within one week of SC rap, 3 events in Maharashtra, one with CM’s son
At two of these programmes, at least one speaker referred to weapons. No FIR has been filed so far.
#maharashtra #HateSpeech #ShivSena #BJP #ShrikantShinde #BajrangDal #VHP #HJS #CommunalViolence #trishul #tridents #islamophobia #muslims #india
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Hate speech: Within one week of SC rap, 3 events in Maharashtra, one with CM’s son
At two of these programmes, at least one speaker referred to weapons. No FIR has been filed so far.
#maharashtra #HateSpeech #ShivSena #BJP #ShrikantShinde #BajrangDal #VHP #HJS #CommunalViolence #trishul #tridents #islamophobia #muslims #india
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Hate speech: Within one week of SC rap, 3 events in Maharashtra, one with CM’s son
At two of these programmes, at least one speaker referred to weapons. No FIR has been filed so far.
#maharashtra #HateSpeech #ShivSena #BJP #ShrikantShinde #BajrangDal #VHP #HJS #CommunalViolence #trishul #tridents #islamophobia #muslims #india
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Common Tree Frog (Polypedates cf. leucomystax), looking for a bite (read: juicy #insects) under a lampshade.
📸 OCT 2021 (21:00 hrs. approx.) at #Nagaon, #Maharashtra, #India.
#frogs #frogstodon #wildlife #amphibians #frogsofmastodon #urbannature #urbanwildlife
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The yam hawkmoth (Theretra nessus), is a large, and stunning #hawkmoth, which is found in a wide range of habitats.
Caterpillars feed on yam (among other plants).
Readily comes to light.
Known to fly during early hours of morning, and on cloudy days, during the monsoon season.
📸 15 OCT 2021 (20:00 hrs. approx.) near #Nagaon beach, #Raigad district, #Maharashtra Western #India.