Siliguri, Oct 2 (UNI) union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav today stressed the need to balance ecology and economy while developing Buxa Tiger Reserve, saying conservation must also create livelihood opportunities for local communities.
Kochi, Sep 30 (UNI) A backwater cruise organised by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) to Kadamakkudy offered participants an opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity of Vembanad Lake and understand the ecological challenges confronting its fragile ecosystem.