When you compare a NASA Fire Map with an AQI map of India, the connection seems obvious:fires cause air pollution. But the reality is more complex. Fire hotspots are mostly in rural and forest areas, while the worst AQI is concentrated in urban regions like Delhi, Kanpur, Patna, and Lucknow — places with very fewContinue reading “Two Maps, One Crisis: What They Really Say About India’s Air”
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Recognition Under the Vidyanjali Programme: A CSR Milestone
At Rise Foundation NGO, we believe that sustainable social impact is built through collaboration, shared responsibility, and a strong focus on education. We are honoured to be recognised for our CSR activities under the Vidyanjali Programme by SCERT. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our team, volunteers, and partners who work consistently to strengthenContinue reading “Recognition Under the Vidyanjali Programme: A CSR Milestone”
Soil Collection Methods for Soil Testing
Principle Soil testing is an essential component of soil resource management. Each sample collected must be a true representative of the area being sampled. Utility of the results obtained from the laboratory analysis depends on the sampling precision. Hence, collection of large number of samples is advisable so that sample of desired size can beContinue reading “Soil Collection Methods for Soil Testing”
🌿 मिट्टी परीक्षण क्या है ?
मिट्टी परीक्षण — क्यों ज़रूरी है और कैसे काम करता है स्वस्थ मिट्टी पौधों की बढ़त के लिए सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है। चाहे आप किसान हों, बगीचे के शौकीन हों, या किसी हरित परियोजना पर काम कर रहे हों — मिट्टी की स्थिति को समझना ज़रूरी है। इसीलिए मिट्टी परीक्षण बहुत उपयोगी साबित होता है। मिट्टीContinue reading “🌿 मिट्टी परीक्षण क्या है ?”
Honey Bee Lifecycle
Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) are one of mankind’s most well-known, popular and economically beneficial insects. For thousands of years, humans have plundered natural honey bee colonies to get honey, bee larvae and beeswax. In more recent centuries, bee plundering has given way to bee management. Today, honey bees are kept in artificial hives throughoutContinue reading “Honey Bee Lifecycle”
World Without Bees: A Silent Crisis for Food, Farmers & the Future
4 Introduction Bees may be small, but their role in sustaining life on Earth is enormous. From the fruits on our plates to the vegetables in our kitchens, bees work silently as nature’s most efficient pollinators. A world without bees is not just an environmental concern — it is a direct threat to food security,Continue reading “World Without Bees: A Silent Crisis for Food, Farmers & the Future”
Why Seasonal Vegetables Are Best for Health
In today’s world of year-round availability, we often forget a simple truth: our bodies are designed to eat what grows naturally in a season. 1️⃣ Higher Nutritional Value Seasonal vegetables are harvested at the right time, when nutrient levels—vitamins, minerals, antioxidants—are at their peak. Off-season produce often loses nutrition due to long storage and transport.Continue reading “Why Seasonal Vegetables Are Best for Health”
🌳 Miyawaki Urban Forest at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda
1,200 Plants for Climate Action & Biodiversity in Partnership with Hughes Communications Reimagining School Campuses as Green Classrooms In a powerful step towards climate resilience and environmental education, a Miyawaki Urban Forest has been successfully developed at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda, transforming unused land into a thriving green ecosystem. The project includes: This initiative wasContinue reading “🌳 Miyawaki Urban Forest at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda”
Disaster for India’s National Capital Region
Millions of people in Delhi–NCR may soon be left without their natural shield against dust, heat and pollution. A new rule introducing a 100-metre height cut-off has put almost 90% of the Aravalli hills at risk, simply because most of these ridges are naturally low in height. But these so-called “low” Aravallis are the onesContinue reading “Disaster for India’s National Capital Region”
Greening Pochanpur: Small Green Patches, Big Urban Impact
Pochanpur in Southwest Delhi is expanding rapidly — and with it come rising pollution levels, heat stress, and a growing disconnect from nature. In this scenario, even small green patches make a powerful difference. 🌿 1. Better Air Quality (AQI) Micro-forests and green pockets help reduce particulate pollution. ☀️ 2. Reduced Urban Heat Island EffectContinue reading “Greening Pochanpur: Small Green Patches, Big Urban Impact”
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