According to a study by CEEW India, hot temperatures, low humidity & increased dry spells because of #ClimatChange has caused #ForestFires in #India to rise 10 fold between 2000 to 2019. Climate-proofing forests is the need of the hour. We need long-term mitigation and adaptation policies that will include smart technologies to curtail losses from forest fires. In the short term, we need robust disaster management plans, risk assessment, and forest-fire only alert systems. #ClimateChange #SaveOurForests 

A strong password is key to protecting your personal data and assets when accessing online financial services. Don't cut corners!

#JagoGrahakJago #ConsumerProtection #DigitalSafety #DigitalIndia

Going to a renowned #Tourist attraction in India is often a formidable experience, but that's not the case in #Madurai. The streets encircling the famous #MeenakshiTemple have been converted into a #pedestrian-friendly zone by ensuring shaded roads, banning vehicles, introducing battery-operated cars, putting in paver blocks, moving storm water drains and trenches for electricity cables under the pavement. This bold move of banning vehicles has been relished by the public as pedestrians can now walk hassle-free around the temple. Picture credit: ITDP

#StreetsForLife #SustainableMobility #UrbanMobilityIndia #pedestriansafety  #UrbanThinkers #OneCityForAll #InclusiveCities #Accessibility #Shimla #ShimlaMallRoad

According to the World Bank database, in developing countries alone, the number of people accessing digital financial services grew from 57% in 2014 to 70% in 2017. To understand consumers' perspectives. experience and knowledge of digital financial services, CAG conducted a study across districts of Tamil Nadu. 

As per India Metrological Department, #India experienced its hottest March since 1901, with a  maximum temperature that was 1.86°C above normal. It also recorded a rainfall of 8.9 mm, which was 71% less than its long period average (LPA) rainfall of 30.4 mm. #ClimateChange #ActNow