Himachal Pradesh Eco-Tourism Initiative Promotes a Forest That Exists Because Logging Was Banned

Himachal Pradesh Eco-Tourism Initiative Promotes a Forest That Exists Because Logging Was Banned – State government launches eco-tourism programme in a forest preserve that was declared a protected area in 1978 after the previous logging concession was withdrawn, tourism materials describe the forest as ‘pristine and untouched natural heritage’ without referencing the logging that preceded its protection or the protection that enabled its recovery

Indian Voter Turnout Study Finds People Vote Despite Having No Faith in Politicians

Indian Voter Turnout Study Finds People Vote Despite Having No Faith in Politicians – Lokniti-CSDS survey finds 67% of Indian voters who turn out for elections simultaneously report that they do not trust any of the candidates on the ballot, researchers describe the finding as evidence of democratic participation distinct from political satisfaction

Mumbai Local Train Carries 4,500 Passengers on Train Designed for 1,700

Mumbai Local Train Carries 4,500 Passengers on Train Designed for 1,700 – Western Railway passenger load study finds peak-hour Mumbai local trains routinely carry between 260% and 290% of their seated capacity, Railway Board notes the trains are ‘performing significantly above their design specification’ in a way that represents both an achievement and a challenge

Rajasthan Village Gets Running Water for Third Time; Infrastructure Lasts Longer Than Previous Two Attempts

Rajasthan Village Gets Running Water for Third Time; Infrastructure Lasts Longer Than Previous Two Attempts – A Rajasthan village receives a functioning piped water connection through the Jal Jeevan Mission, a government scheme that has connected the same village twice previously with infrastructure that failed within 18 months each time, village elders confirm they ‘remain optimistic’ about the third connection