Pilia, an enigmatic genus of jumping spider has just been rediscovered in the tropical forests of Western Ghats after a staggering 123 years. The find has not only led to the description of a brand-new species, Pilia malenadu, but, also allowed researchers to document the first-ever female of the entire genus.
A new study reveals how the Ujjwala scheme, providing LPG to rural households, has inadvertently triggered a significant forest recovery in Jharkhand, India.
Researchers study the impact of increasing natural gas consumption on the economy and environment of India.
A woman cooking food using improved cookstoves [Image credits: Udaipur Urja Initiatives]
A recent study suggests that tailoring the Ujjwala scheme for rural households can increase LPG adoption.
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna (PMUY) proved to be very attractive and has reached 80 million low-income families across the country. However, can we call it successful merely based on the number of people it has covered? A study, published by researchers from Canada, Austria, and the USA, compared the enrolment for the Ujjwala program and the trend of LPG consumption in rural Karnataka and found that although the scheme was successful in delivering its promises, it's success has been a topic of national debate.