Eco India (Hindi)

U • Nature • Infotainment • Environment • 2020

We all read about Climate Change and applaud when environmental activists make speeches. But how is this situation affecting India Eco India brings the ground reality of Climate Changes impact in our country from droughtstricken villages in Maharashtras Beed to the pollution of Yamuna. Watch people affected in these regions as well as leading environmental scientists, engineers entrepreneurs who are working towards environment and conservation in this series.

Director: Sannuta Raghu

Resources
15 May 2023 | 25 min
We live in a world with finite resources – and yet we’re still pillaging the planet like there’s no tomorrow. Coming up, Eco India discovers the dangers of stealing capital from nature, as well as alternatives to manage the assets on which all our lives depend.
Regenerative Farming
29 May 2023 | 25 min
For thousands of years, we humans have made a living from what we cultivate on our fields, and what we harvest on our fruit and vegetable plantations. However, intensive agricultural use has negative consequences for the climate: overfertilization of the soil, greenhouse emissions, reduced biodiversity. How can we advance regenerative farming
Collaboration
29 May 2023 | 25 min
The scale of change needed to tackle global environmental issues can feel overwhelming. But by coming together, local communities are finding effective ways to deal with the threats on their doorstep. On Eco India, we explore collaborative projects that prove: sharing – is caring.
Conserving animal habitats
22 May 2023 | 25 min
Humanity marked a milestone recently – when the global population hit 8 billion. But the presence of evermore people on earth is a strain on nature, as communities compete with WILDLIFE for food, water and space. Today, we consider the advantages of conserving animal habitats, and the dangers we face if we don’t.
Plants
22 May 2023 | 25 min
Plants are essential to life on earth, in rain forests, in arid regions, in the underwater world, also in cities. How can we give them more space on this planet, even in places where they’re difficult to grow
Learning from Nature
08 May 2023 | 25 min
We need nature for our nutrition, health and business. Nature often also offers solutions to environmental and other problems caused by humans. We only have to understand them and to learn. That’s the topic of this episode of Eco India. 
Fashion Forward
15 May 2023 | 26 min
Shop till you drop…While retailers feed the world’s fashion addiction – the garment industry is under pressure to curb its environmental and social impact. On Eco India, we uncover ways to move forward, from fast – to forever fashion.
Cosmetics and Environment   
08 May 2023 | 25 min
The cosmetics industry is worth hundreds of billions of dollars. But the production process places a heavy burden on the environment. The demand for sustainable cosmetics is growing. We explore how this can be achieved.  
Living with future
05 June 2023 | 25 min
The world population is growing, and more and more people are living in metropolitan areas around the globe – where there is a great need to create living space and build houses. But with consequences for the environment: more than a third of the CO2 emissions worldwide are caused by the building and construction sector. What steps can be taken to create a more sustainable construction industry
Rescuing biodiversity
12 June 2023 | 25 min
Large or small, on land or in the sea – all living organisms are a link in the chain of life – cooperating to survive and maintain ecosystems. But thousands of species are threatened by human activity, including some we’ve long taken for granted – and now need our help to survive.
Water: elixir of life
12 June 2023 | 26 min
There is an incredible amount of water. But appearances are deceptive, because 97 per cent of it is salt water and only 3 per cent is drinkable water. Conserving this water and finding ways of reusing and recycling it is the need of the hour. A promising initiative in Bengaluru is already working on this.
Solar Energy
05 June 2023 | 26 min
Solar power is clean, flexible and increasingly affordable. Technological advances are fueling demand and growth in a range of applications that could help countries like India meet their renewables targets.
Changing Habits
20 June 2023 | 25 min
Human inventions have transformed the world – but many harm the environment, demanding a change in our ways. We’ve proved it’s possible…after global action, the Earth’s ozone layer is now recovering. On Eco India, we look at other damaging habits – and ways to kick them.
How daily life depends on biodiversity
26 June 2023 | 25 min
On this edition of Eco India, we explore how biodiversity underpins daily life –from the ingredients in cosmetics and medicines, to the pockets of nature struggling to survive in our concrete jungles.
Taking steps toward sustainable food production
26 June 2023 | 25 min
This week we look at projects big and small that improve the way we produce and consume food. We visit an organic farmer using technology to make his work more sustainable and discover how unsold produce can be processed to combat agricultural waste.
Bright ideas for cleaner energy
20 June 2023 | 25 min
Humans are dependent on energy – whether its to heat our homes, cook our food or travel to work. But this dependency – fuelled by Earths limited resources has led to a crisis that threatens the world as we know it. Humanitys only hope is to change the way we think about energy and where we get it from.

Energy
03 February 2022 | 25 min
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Food
23 November 2020 | 25 min
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Pollution
03 February 2022 | 25 min
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Nature Vs Plastic
23 February 2022 | 25 min
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Boomerang
03 February 2022 | 25 min
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Women
25 min
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Lifestyle
23 November 2020 | 26 min
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Against All Odds
30 March 2022 | 25 min
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What A Waste
31 March 2022 | 25 min
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Urban Chances & Challenges
23 November 2020 | 26 min
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Protecting Indian Slender Loris
23 November 2020 | 26 min
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Circular Economy
23 November 2020 | 25 min
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Food & Future
23 November 2020 | 25 min
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Finding better ways to build
24 July 2023 | 25 min
This week on Eco India, we explore a brick with the potential to alleviate air pollution in the Indian capital, plus we unlock traditional building secrets passed down for generations in Tamil Nadu.
Time to tackle our waste problems
07 August 2023 | 25 min
Plastic waste in the Himalayas or on the streets of Chennai a problem for both the environment and our health. Volunteers are taking action. Companies are promising to reduce their plastic use. Is it only greenwashing
Green Horizons: Nurturing Nature, Culture, and Progress
24 July 2023 | 25 min
This week’s Eco India shows how innovative ideas and empowered communities can help preserve cultural heritage, promote sustainable progress, and protect the environment.
How to reduce carbon emissions
31 July 2023 | 25 min
Reducing CO2 emissions is crucial in the fight against climate change. We’re highlighting projects doing exactly that with biogas made from agricultural waste. Well also check out hydropower’s potential and a smogfighting solution.
Mining and finding other sources of energy
31 July 2023 | 25 min
In this weeks episode, Eco India explores some of the pros and cons of mining, and ways to cut carbon emissions – from tapping into India’s geothermal potential, to the benefits of biochar.
Securing livelihoods amid disruptive change
07 August 2023 | 25 min
Around the world, livelihoods in both rural and urban communities are being impacted by the effects of climate change, pollution, or the availability of nutritious food. Eco India explores some of the areas affected and what people are doing to cope.
Making the shift to sustainable agriculture
14 August 2023 | 26 min
In this episode of Eco India we look at how agriculture can be made more sustainable – with the help of agroforestry, natural farming or alternative water sources. Can we find a better way than conventional agriculture with its pesticideridden produce from highyield seeds
Bright ideas to help meet energy goals
14 August 2023 | 26 min
The UN says electricity supply from clean energy sources must double by 2030 to limit global temperature increase and reign in climate change. Eco India explores projects that are making strides in the right direction.
Using water in a sustainable way
21 August 2023 | 25 min
Water is an important resource and water availability will be one of the crucial issues of the future. While some regions are struggling with drought, elsewhere there is wastage from poor water management. This weeks Eco India is looking at the sustainable use of water.
Making sustainable choices
21 August 2023 | 25 min
From the clothes we wear to the food we eat and even the plate we use, almost everything we do impacts the environment. This weeks Eco India looks at how we can choose to live more sustainably.
Raising awareness about environmental challenges
28 August 2023 | 25 min
Often environmental issues go unnoticed until they pop up on our social media feeds, alerting us to problems we may never otherwise have noticed. Raising awareness about local problems is a key step toward finding solutions that can benefit us all.
Saving biodiversity: Crucial for environmental protection
28 August 2023 | 25 min
Coexisting with various animal species has helped us humans not only survive but thrive in our natural environment. This episode of Eco India is all about those who are trying to save biodiversity on this planet.

Fashion For The Environment
27 December 2023 | 24 min
The fashion industry has a devastating impact on the environment. But it doesn't have to be that way. A shift away from polluting practices and water waste could help the industry get greener.
Human Cost Of Environmental Degradation
27 December 2023 | 25 min
Around the world the impacts of environmental degradation are upending people's lives. This edition of Eco India explores ways they can reclaim surroundings and livelihoods.
How To Adapt To Climate Change
27 December 2023 | 24 min
Since climate change is impacting everything, adaptation is crucial for us humans. We show examples how to adapt to climate change: by restoring floodplains, cooling down cities, developing concepts for transport and alternative energy.
Ensuring India's Just Transition
27 December 2023 | 24 min
India plans to meet 50% of its energy needs from non-fossil fuels by 2030. How will people be affected by the shift to renewable energy sources? What needs to be done to ensure a just transition?
Ecosystems Under Threat
27 December 2023 | 24 min
Floods, droughts, heatwaves and landslides. Ecosystems everywhere are under pressure, from human-induced climate change and human activity. How can we curb the environmental problems?
Changing Habits For A Better Environment
27 December 2023 | 24 min
Breaking some of our everyday habits could massively benefit the planet. In this episode we look at what habits we can change to be kinder to the environment, and what alternatives are available.
Lifelong Learning To Prevent And Adapt To Climate Change
27 December 2023 | 24 min
Teachers and students need to learn more about climate change and how we can tackle its impacts. The greener the economy becomes, the more green jobs will be offered. Many will need to undergo training to be qualified for that.
Agriculture: Opportunities For A Sector In Crisis
27 December 2023 | 24 min
Farmers around the world are increasingly impacted by the effects of climate change. A shift away from intensive agriculture to embrace more natural methods can help them cope with an ever-warming world.
The Benefits Of Fostering Nature's Revival
27 December 2023 | 24 min
Feeding India's 1.4 billion people is a growing challenge. Can an initiative to restore land while making farming healthier and more profitable keep farmers in the fields? And how can Haryana, a place with nearly 20,000 ponds, have groundwater problems?
Changing Our Water Ways
27 December 2023 | 24 min
Eco India explores solutions to water-related challenges, from tackling problems caused by drought to removing microplastics from oceans and using high-tech to make fishing more sustainable. Why is water at the core of sustainable development?
Cities And Communities Embrace Sustainable Solutions
27 December 2023 | 24 min
Eco India looks at the benefits of respecting nature, from reducing waste to sustainable architecture and ancient farming methods. Pune explores solutions to the sanitary waste problem. Plus: Southern India’s thriving female farming collectives.
Using Tradition And High-Tech For A Sustainable Future
27 December 2023 | 24 min
Introducing indigenous foods to city-dwellers, reviving handloom weaving, and future-proofing cities with a “digital twin” — Eco India examines the benefits of embracing old traditions and new technologies.
Changing Cities
18 January 2024 | 24 min
Climate change is confronting cities with unprecedented challenges. From switching to solar power and installing flood protection to growing vegetables on rooftops, Eco India looks at the various ways cities are adapting.
Protecting Nature Through Knowledge
18 January 2024 | 24 min
Tapping into knowledge pools is key to preserving our natural environment: This week we meet migrant farmers whose traditional skills help urban gardens flourish, and discover how growing wheat indoors can promote food security.

Changing Weather, Changing Times
05 October 2024 | 24 min
An ancient method for collecting rainwater, why freak storms are becoming common in Europe, the local weather enthusiasts turned influencers in India, and an historic weather station in Poland that’s been charting climate change for over a century.
Future-Proof Innovations To Protect Nature
06 October 2024 | 24 min
Insects give shrimps a boost in Tamil Nadu - and add bite to pizza toppings. Can local conservation efforts reverse damage at Srinagar’s Dal Lake? Plus hotel owners in Catalonia find creative solutions to water shortages.
Power To The People
12 October 2024 | 24 min
Photographers empower marginalized communities in North Chennai. Will India tighten its climate targets? Getting in on the green job market - and an invasive weed helps spread awareness about the coexistence of humans and wildlife.
Tech And Tradition: The Future Of Farming
13 October 2024 | 24 min
Farmers feed the world. But from Europe to India, farmers are burdened by high costs, low prices, and climate change. Technologies like an AI crop-doctor app and drones can help. But there’s a wellspring of anger among farmers worldwide. Why is that?
How Can We Build Sustainably?
19 October 2024 | 25 min
As the climate changes and architecture is having to rethink form and function, eco-friendly building practices that have been used for centuries in India are proving inspirational.
Let It Grow! Mother Nature Knows Best
20 October 2024 | 25 min
Organic produce grown locally and sustainably is good for public health and the climate - and it can boost the local economy too: The multiple benefits of letting nature do its work.
Invasive Species: A Big Problem That's Hard To Fix
26 October 2024 | 25 min
Introduced on purpose, by mistake or as a result of climate change, invasive species destroy ecosystems and are often expensive to eradicate. We explore solutions, from turning pests into useful products, to serving them up as culinary delicacies.
Fighting For Our Forests
27 October 2024 | 25 min
Reforestation efforts in Tamil Nadu's Arunachala Hills are paying off. Fire teams in Spain clear brush to prevent wildfires. Can India's Great Green Wall halt desertification? And how farmers are protecting biodiversity by going back to traditional cultivation practices.
Feeling The Heat
02 November 2024 | 24 min
Billions of people across Asia are grappling with extreme heat in a trend worsened by climate change. India's heat wave has been one of the longest ever recorded. This week, Eco India looks at what can be done to address the root of the problem.
How Can We Manage Our Food Sustainably?
03 November 2024 | 24 min
An organic farm on the edge of Mumbai that’s teaching locals to grow high-quality food by working with nature. Plus: The waste pickers in Delhi growing fresh vegetables to improve their diet, and a storage sachet designed to cut food waste.
Waste - What To Do With It?
02 November 2024 | 24 min
Billions of tons of waste are produced worldwide each year - with no end in sight. How can we deal with it? This week, Eco India looks at the fashion industry, a trash center that helps flowers bloom, and a big, new EV battery recycling plant.
Adapting To Changing Ecosystems
03 November 2024 | 24 min
From farmers in the Himalayan region of Ladakh managing a water crisis to the commercial forests around the world that are dying - how can we adapt to climate change and thrive? Plus: The rise of the electric rickshaw across India.
Tech Changing How We Live And Farm
16 November 2024 | 24 min
From technology to stop onions from spoiling in India's warehouses to agri-tech that connects farmers with customers - we look at ways technology is helping to revolutionize food production.
Conservation Heroes
17 November 2024 | 24 min
From tree huggers and tree doctors to wildlife conservationists – we meet dedicated individuals raising awareness about the importance of preserving the natural environment, and look at ways we can all help save it.
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Waste As A Resource
23 November 2024 | 24 min
From wastewater to plant residue, plastics and textiles, waste can be transformed into a valuable resource in all sorts of ways. It just takes creative ideas, efficient recycling systems and the right kind of infrastructure.

The invisible threat of noise pollution
10 December 2022 | 25 min
Its been described as the new secondhand smoke: Noise is a form of pollution that can cause health problems in people and wildlife. But it’s often overlooked as a pollutant. What can be done to give our ears a break
Pollution 2
25 min
प्रदूषण के लिए जिम्मेदार ज़हरीले रसायन और खतरनाक तत्त्व हर और फैले हुए हैं. यहाँ तक की उस हवा में भी जिसमे हम सांस ले रहे हैं. ये हमारी और हमारी धरती की सेहद के लिए बहौत हानिकारक हैं. लेकिन इससे बचने की उपाय भी हमारे पास मौजूद हैं.
Landscape in danger
26 min
जलवायु परिवर्तन दुनिया भर के कई नाजुक इको सिस्टम के लिए खतरनाक है. अंतरराष्ट्रीय वैज्ञानिकों से लेकर स्थानीय गैर सरकारी संगठनों के कार्यकर्ताओं तक, हम ऐसे लोगों से मिलते हैं जो बहुमूल्य संसाधनों को बचाने और खतरे में पड़े लैंडस्केपों की रक्षा करने के लिए काम कर रहे हैं
Rethinking Farming
21 November 2020 | 26 min
The food we grow comes from the 2.5 billion farmers around the world who brave droughts and floods, depleting arable land, and unequal land distribution. Today, lets look at why the practice of farming today, and of the future needs a serious rethink.
Rising Sea Levels
28 November 2020 | 26 min
In Mumbai extremely hot summers, and aggressive monsoons and the floods that accompany it bring life to a halt on many occasions. But this coastal metropolis now has another massive problem to deal with Rising Sea Levels. Climate change is making the already vulnerable city, more vulnerable.
Power to the People
28 November 2020 | 26 min
We’ve often shown you stories of changemakers inspiring the people around them to be the change they want to see in the world. They’ve made a difference for the better to the everyday lives of people, and to the environment. Today on Eco India, we’ll dig deeper into how movements come together, and why big change occurs when the power is in the hands of the people.
Food Waste
21 November 2020 | 26 min
Every minute, we produce and process huge amounts of food around the planet. And to make sure it reaches you this produce is transported by ships and trucks from one part of the world to the other. But nearly a billion people go hungry every night. Food waste is one of the most important reasons for the hunger in the world.
Sustainable Living
22 November 2020 | 26 min
The world’s growing population uses more and more resources everyday and our lifestyles are becoming costly for the environment we live in. What does it mean to live sustainably in such a scenario does it mean living a life of lack Well, it’s actually the opposite.
Textiles
22 November 2020 | 26 min
Textiles how wide and deep their impact is on the environment, and what you can do change that.
Water
29 November 2020 | 26 min
Water is a basic human need but with potable water depleting every day, it is also becoming a part of big business. Bottled water, chemical filters, water purifiers are a part of every jargon in many parts of the world. How can we take care of water better, and use it sustainably so that generations to come don’t lose access to it
Forests
29 November 2020 | 26 min
Forests are the lungs of the earth we can’t really afford to live life without healthy forests. But every year, 8.8 million hectares of forests are being destroyed making way for every imaginable human activity from palm oil plantations and soy fields, to roads, to amusement parks, to parking lots.
Waste
05 December 2020 | 26 min
The world generates more than two billion tonnes of garbage annually. According to the World Bank, at least 33 of this is notmanaged in an environmentallysafe manner. And these growing piles of garbage not only pose a serious threat to the environment, but endanger human health worldwide.
Re-use plants
05 December 2020 | 26 min
Plants. And how they can be reused to offset the effects of harmful materials on our
Traditions
06 December 2020 | 26 min
The forgotten power of traditional knowledge. Take traditional farming practices, for example they promoted biodiversity and defied climate change for hundreds of years.
Vulnerable coasts
06 December 2020 | 26 min
Some of the most fragile ecosystems around the world are found where the ocean meets the land. And no matter how fast the world manages to curb its carbon emissions, sealevels are going to rise and 300 million people will be at risk of flooding by 2050.
COP 25
12 December 2020 | 26 min
Many discussions take place at different levels of the society to address exactly this high level meetings and international climate conferences are held every year with representatives from most countries.
Early Climate Adapters
12 December 2020 | 26 min
Life itself arose from water It is where the essential building blocks were formed over millennia. It took thousands of years for aquatic animals and plants to make the transition onto land.
Clean Air
13 December 2020 | 26 min
Half of the oxygen on earth is produced by trees. They use energy from sunlight to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water.
Man made Oasis
13 December 2020 | 26 min
A habitat in the middle of an unliveable place. Whether it is a green lush oasis in the desert or the idea of a human settlement on the cold, dry, red Mars. Humans always try to transform inhospitable lansdcapes into vivid places.
Living from the Sea
19 December 2020 | 26 min
Our love for the fish on our plate, and other seafood is causing great harm and an imbalance to the marine ecosystem worldwide. How can we preserve our oceans and, even our rivers so that they continue to remain a living space
Consumption
19 December 2020 | 26 min
Sustainable Consumption can be the solution. But how does that work We show you some examples.
Keep the Valuable
20 December 2020 | 26 min
Nutrient rich soil, plentiful sun and water and many weeks or even months of careful work. A lot is needed to grow corn, rice or
Education 2
20 December 2020 | 26 min
Unspoilt world in the middle of the amazon rainforest
Co2
26 December 2020 | 26 min
Forests rich with trees, large swamplands, and the expansive sea bed are all, believe it or not, the biggest repositories of carbon dioxide on our planet.
Urbanization
26 December 2020 | 26 min
Rapid urbanization comes with serious challenges. The demand for jobs, food, housing or education facilities will increase significantly resulting in a growing need to optimise the use of available space in cities and to find ecofriendly construction options.
Role Of Women In Society
27 December 2020 | 26 min
A special episode of Eco India to mark Womens Day March 8. Throughout history, the central role of women in society has ensured its stability, progress and longterm development of nations. But their own needs are not always met.
Change Through Technology
27 December 2020 | 26 min
In many societies, hightech is replacing industrialization as a driver of change. Can it reverse the negative effects of modern living on our planet and help us to a more sustainable way of life Change through technology, our focus this week.
Green Economy
02 January 2021 | 26 min
Can economic progress happen in harmony with the environment Perhaps they dont have to be enemies after all. This week Eco India looks at green solutions for progress.
Value of Environment
02 January 2021 | 28 min
The pandemic has changed the world as we know it. Will we be more conscious about our environment and the way we use resources now
Wild Animals And Humans
03 January 2021 | 28 min
Wild animals and humans: it can be a symbiotic relationship. But during the coronavirus pandemic weve also learned that being close to each other can be dangerous.
Green Mobility
03 January 2021 | 26 min
Staying at home during the corona crisis has meant using less transport, less air pollution, less stress. But how can we make mobility green and sustainable once we are moving again
Food
09 January 2021 | 26 min
Food is essential to life. Across the globe, people are seeking food security – by both looking to the past to see how our ancestors found the nourishment they needed and finding new solutions for the future.
Support The Locals
09 January 2021 | 26 min
Support the locals thats the topic of this weeks Eco India. Climate change is threatening apple farmers in India and coal mining is destroying landscapes in Germany. But if the locals get support there is hope too.
Every Day Things
10 January 2021 | 26 min
Even in our everyday lives, there are many ways we can support sustainability. On the latest edition of Eco India we explore how we can make small changes to our habits that have a big effect on the environment.
Safe Haven
10 January 2021 | 26 min
All living things need a refuge, where they’re protected from the outside world. Refuges help humans cope with everyday life, and they also help increase biodiversity in the plant and animal kingdoms. Safe havens the topic of this week’s episode.
Education
16 January 2021 | 26 min
Education helps connect us to the world around us and better understand the way it works. This weeks Eco India looks at how education can help us keep moving to a greener future
Textile Production
16 January 2021 | 26 min
Textile production impacts the environment in many ways – whether its the vast amount of water used to grow cotton, or the chemical pesticides used to protect plants. So how can the textile industry become more sustainable
New Beginnings
17 January 2021 | 26 min
The motto of this weeks Eco India is new beginnings: new ways of taking care of livestock and earning money with cow dung a restricted military area bursting with new life, and rescued elephants given a second chance.
Good Conscience
17 January 2021 | 26 min
The motto of this weeks Eco India is good conscience: how we pursue sustainable living as a conscious decision by using solar energy or celebrating in an ecofriendly manner. Also. looking after orangutans in a jungle school.
Digital Economy
20 February 2021 | 26 min
Apps, virtual reality and the digital economy can bring people and nature back together. Eco India shows initiatives and solutions where technology has a green impact.
Climate Change
20 February 2021 | 26 min
Climate change and other environmental issues – problems so huge, they almost seem impossible to fix ourselves. But there are things we can do individually to help protect the environment. Eco India explores.
Nature Friendly Livelihood
21 February 2021 | 25 min
Creating a nature friendly livelihood together the motto of this weeks Eco India: A lot can be achieved in the community inspired by an innovative idea generator. Installing a community composting system or working on the big goal of circular economy.
Green Money
21 February 2021 | 26 min
Money is what makes the world go round, or so they say. But it is also often behind the destruction of nature and the planets wildlife. What if we could change that Eco India takes a look.
Fight For Existence
27 February 2021 | 26 min
We all read about Climate Change and applaud when environmental activists make speeches. But how is this situation affecting India Eco India brings the ground reality of Climate Changes impact in our country from droughtstricken villages in Maharashtras Beed to the pollution of Yamuna. Watch people affected in these regions as well as leading environmental scientists, engineers entrepreneurs who are working towards environment and conservation in this series.
Youth for Future
27 February 2021 | 26 min
An increasing number of young people are trying to live in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
Natural Homes
28 February 2021 | 26 min
Our energy needs are shooting up everyday
Sustainable Living 2
12 July 2021 | 26 min
We all read about Climate Change and applaud when environmental activists make speeches. But how is this situation affecting India Eco India brings the ground reality of Climate Changes impact in our country from droughtstricken villages in Maharashtras Beed to the pollution of Yamuna. Watch people affected in these regions as well as leading environmental scientists, engineers entrepreneurs who are working towards environment and conservation in this series.
Rising Sea Levels 2
06 March 2021 | 26 min
We all read about Climate Change and applaud when environmental activists make speeches. But how is this situation affecting India Eco India brings the ground reality of Climate Changes impact in our country from droughtstricken villages in Maharashtras Beed to the pollution of Yamuna. Watch people affected in these regions as well as leading environmental scientists, engineers entrepreneurs who are working towards environment and conservation in this series.
Forests Preservation
06 March 2021 | 26 min
We all read about Climate Change and applaud when environmental activists make speeches. But how is this situation affecting India Eco India brings the ground reality of Climate Changes impact in our country from droughtstricken villages in Maharashtras Beed to the pollution of Yamuna. Watch people affected in these regions as well as leading environmental scientists, engineers entrepreneurs who are working towards environment and conservation in this series.
Reducing Carbon Footprint
07 March 2021 | 25 min
We all read about Climate Change and applaud when environmental activists make speeches. But how is this situation affecting India Eco India brings the ground reality of Climate Changes impact in our country from droughtstricken villages in Maharashtras Beed to the pollution of Yamuna. Watch people affected in these regions as well as leading environmental scientists, engineers entrepreneurs who are working towards environment and conservation in this series.
Science and Technology
07 March 2021 | 26 min
We all read about Climate Change and applaud when environmental activists make speeches. But how is this situation affecting India Eco India brings the ground reality of Climate Changes impact in our country from droughtstricken villages in Maharashtras Beed to the pollution of Yamuna. Watch people affected in these regions as well as leading environmental scientists, engineers entrepreneurs who are working towards environment and conservation in this series.
Animal and Human Coexistence
12 July 2021 | 26 min
We all read about Climate Change and applaud when environmental activists make speeches. But how is this situation affecting India Eco India brings the ground reality of Climate Changes impact in our country from droughtstricken villages in Maharashtras Beed to the pollution of Yamuna. Watch people affected in these regions as well as leading environmental scientists, engineers entrepreneurs who are working towards environment and conservation in this series.
Saving the Sundarbans
25 min
A race is on to save endangered species Our planet sustains life thanks to a delicate balance of nature maintained by all living organisms. But human activity is pushing many species to the brink of extinction. Scientists and volunteers are racing to halt the trend.

Circular Economy New
26 February 2020 | 25 min
क्या आप एक ऐसी दुनिया की कल्पना कर सकते हैं जो कूड़े से मुक्त हो एक ऐसी दुनिया जहां संसाधनों का इस्तेमाल सोच समझ कर होता हो और हर चीज़ रिसाइकल होती है. आज के इको इंडिया के शो में मिलवाएंगे कुछ ऐसे लोगों से, जो इस दिशा में काम कर रहे हैं.
Nature Preserve By Traditional Ways
26 February 2022 | 26 min
Watch yet another exciting episode from the Hit series called Eco India.
Innovative businesses technology and courage can help billions of hungry.
26 February 2020 | 25 min
सामान से भरे सुपरमार्केट के रैक और भरी टोकरियां. हम में से ज्यादातर लोग इस सहूलियत की अहमियत नहीं समझते. भुखमरी खत्म करने के संकल्पों के बावजूद कुपोषित लोगों की तादाद बढ़ रही है. दुनिया की तीस प्रतिशत से ज्यादा आबादी खाद्य असुरक्षा से प्रभावित है. आज के शो में जानेंगे इससे निपटने के लिए हो रहे कुछ स्थानीय प्रयासों के बारे में.
Solutions in nature
26 February 2020 | 25 min
Rediscovering what our ancestors already knew. When looking for sustainable and ecofriendly solutions, we often find that there are perfect solutions in nature. They are part of natures gift.
Fighting climate change and improving people’s lives with renewable energy
26 February 2020 | 26 min
चाहे आसमान में चमकती सूरज की किरणों से हो या धरती पर पड़े कचरे से, अक्षय ऊर्जा के स्रोत भविष्य की टिकाऊ ऊर्जा व्यवस्था को तैयार कर रहे हैं. आज के इको इंडिया के एपिसोड में जानिए कुछ अनोखी तकनीकों के बारे में जो हमारी दुनिया को बदल सकती हैं.
The value of ecosystems
26 February 2020 | 25 min
हमारे जीने के लिए जरूरी भोजन, पानी, साफ जलवायु और प्राकृतिक आपदाओं से बचने के अनमोल खजाने धरती के इकोसिस्टम हमें तोहफे में देते हैं. लेकिन इंसानी गतिविधियां इकोसिस्टम की इस काबिलियत को नष्ट कर रही हैं. आज देखेंगे कि कैसे हम अपनी जमीन को बचा कर जलवायु परिवर्तन के असर को कम कर सकते हैं.
Building the sustainable cities of the future
26 February 2020 | 25 min
दुनिया की 75 प्रतिशत आबादी 2050 तक शहरों में रहेगी. क्या इसके लिए हमारे मौजूदा शहर तैयार हैं वे जितने आकर्षक, टिकाऊ और इकोफ्रेंडली होंगे, उनकी समृद्ध होने की संभावना उतनी ही बेहतर होगी। यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए आज हमें क्या करने की जरूरत है ताकि भविष्य के शहर पर्यावरण सम्मत हों
Ways to combat the plastic pollution plague
26 February 2020 | 25 min
समुद्रतट पर फैला और नदियों का दम घोंटता प्लास्टिक का कूड़ा किसी बीमारी से कम नहीं है. संयुक्त राष्ट्र ने तो इसे महामारी का दर्जा दिया है जो हमारे स्वास्थ्य और इकोसिस्टम दोनों पर बुरा असर डाल रहा है . मिलते हैं ऐसे लोगों से जो इस संकट से निपटने के उपाय खोज रहे हैं.
Cleaner everyday life
26 February 2020 | 25 min
अपने ऐशो आराम के लिए हम बड़ी आसानी से प्रकृति को नुकसान पहुंचाने लगते है. फिर चाहे बात हमारे खानपान की हो, फैशन की या यातायात की – हमारी पसंद हमारी धरती की पसंद से अलग होती जा रही है. तो इसे बदलें कैसे आज के शो में हम लाएं है आपके लिए कुछ आइडिया.
Synching back with nature
26 February 2020 | 25 min
आधुनिक जीवन ने हमें कई सुविआधायें दी हैं . हमारे आराम में कहीं कोई कमी ना आये , इसलिए हम ज्यादा से ज्यादा चीज़ों का इस्तेमाल कर रहे हैं , और अपने ही इकोसिस्टम को नुक्सान पहुंचा रहे हैं . हमारे इस बर्ताव का नतीजा भी किसी से नहीं छिपा है : कहीं फसल ख़राब हो रही हैं , कहीं बे मौसम बांध आ रही है और कहीं सूखा पड़ रहा है . इसे बदलना है तो वापस प्रकृति की गॉड में ही जाना होगा . कैसे आज के शो में करेंगे इस पर बात .

The Invisible threat of Noise Pollution
10 January 2021 | 26 min
Watch yet another episode from the series of Eco India.
Saving The Sundarbans
10 January 2021 | 25 min
Watch yet another episode from the series of Eco India.
Landscape In Danger
26 March 2022 | 26 min
Watch yet another exciting episode from the Hit series called Eco India.
The true costs of coal mining in India
26 March 2022 | 25 min
Eco India The Environment Magazine Where you find water, trees, minerals, you often find people. Some communities have more access and this can be a boon and a curse. We meet the communities most impacted by our increasing hunger for natural resources.The true costs of coal mining in IndiaMining coal is detrimental to the environment. But while policymakers and activists debate the development versus environment protection, communities who live close to mines face some devastating consequences. Explainer: The history of coalGrowth in the West was largely powered by coal. But if we want to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we have to ditch fossil fuels. Asia is now the biggest consumer of coal — how can it quit its new addiction Bringing communities together with radio in India.Uttarakhand is a state prone to catastrophic flooding and forest fires. Its hard for communities. But Kumaon Vani radio station connects people, helping them tackle environmental problems in the region. 
Wildfires
26 March 2022 | 25 min
Natural drought cycles and human activity have led to a rise in massive wildfires in recent years. Forest fires in Siberia, the US and Canada, and the Mediterranean are also caused by climate change. We look for solutions.
Losing your home to climate change
26 March 2022 | 25 min
Housing is one of the most basic human needs, and a fundamental human right. But more and more homes are under threat from global warming. How can lives and structures be protected from the impacts of climate change
Farming and climate change
26 March 2022 | 26 min
कठोर मौसम के चलते दुनिया भर में किसानों को खेती करने में मुश्किलें आ रही हैं. फसल या तो सूखे के कारण बर्बाद हो जाती है या बाढ़ में डूब जाती है. बढ़ती क़ीमतें और सरकारी नीतियां इस तकलीफ को और बढ़ाती हैं. और यह एक दुष्चक्र बन जाता है. आज का एपिसोड ऐसे पारंपरिक और नए तरीकों के बारे में है जो किसानों को जलवायु परिवर्तन का सामना करने में मदद करते हैं
Water shortage Climate change
26 March 2022 | 25 min
पानी एक ऐसा संसाधन है जो खुद ही अपनी भरपाई कर सकता है. आसमान से बरस कर ये सूखे जलाशयों को भर देता है. लेकिन धीरे धीरे दुनिया के कई इलाकों में पानी की किल्लत बढ़ रही है. आज के एपिसोड में हम जानेंगे की धरती पर जीवन बनाए रखने के लिए क्या कदम उठाए जा रहे हैं.
A Matter of Hygiene
26 March 2022 | 25 min
शहर और समुदाय तेजी से फैल रहे हैं, लेकिन कचरा निपटाने के इंतज़ाम अब भी पीछे हैं. इंसानों, जानवरों और फैक्ट्रियों से पैदा होने वाला कचरा लोगों और धरती के लिए एक बड़ा बोझ है। ईको इंडिया में आज हम ऐसे लोगों से मिलेंगे, जिनके पास कचरे से निपटने के कुछ असरदार उपाय हैं.
Coping with killer heat waves
26 March 2022 | 25 min
इस साल चुभतीजलती गर्मी ने लगातार कई हफ़्तों तक सबको परेशान किया. वैज्ञानिकों के मुताबिक दक्षिण एशिया में आयी यह हेत्वावे जलवायु परिवर्तन का नतीजा है और आने वाले सालों में हालात और बुरे होंगे. क्या हम इसके लिए तैयार हैं
Small things that make a big impact
26 March 2022
पर्यावरण को हम इंसानो ने खतरे में दाल दिया है, लेकिन इन खतरों के आगे बेबस बैठे रहना कोई विकल्प नहीं है. छोटे छोटे कदम जैसे की प्रदूषण और ग्लोबल वार्मिंग कम करना, बड़ा बदलाव ला सकते है और हम पीढ़ियों तक इस धरती पे फलतेफूलते रह सकते हैं।
Pollution 2
26 March 2022 | 25 min
प्रदूषण के लिए जिम्मेदार ज़हरीले रसायन और खतरनाक तत्त्व हर और फैले हुए हैं. यहाँ तक की उस हवा में भी जिसमे हम सांस ले रहे हैं. ये हमारी और हमारी धरती की सेहद के लिए बहौत हानिकारक हैं. लेकिन इससे बचने की उपाय भी हमारे पास मौजूद हैं.
Making Lithium-ion batteries sustainable
26 March 2022 | 25 min
थियम आयन बैटरीज दशकों इस्तेमाल हो रही हैं. और इनसे ये उम्मीद लगाई जाती हैं की ये जीवांश में ईंधन पर हमारी निर्भरता को कम करेंगी. इन्हे ग्रीन एनर्जी रेवोलुशन के लिए एहम माना जाता हैं. लेकिन इनमे भी कुछ कमिया हैं. आज जानेंगे की कैसे बटेरियो को ज्यादा एफ्फिसिएंट बनाया जा सकता हैं.
Water Management
26 March 2022 | 25 min
पानी की कमी दुनिया के कई क्षेत्रों में एक बड़ी समस्या है. इसे रोकने के लिए हमें जलवायु परिवर्तन पर अंकुश लगाने और पानी को लेकर अधिक सावधान रहने की जरूरत है. इको इंडिया के इस एपिसोड में हम सीवेज वाटर प्लांट, पानी बचाने वाली चावल की खेती और बारिश जल प्रबंधन पर गौर करेंगे.

An Animals World
17 March 2022 | 25 min
Watch yet another exciting episode from the Hit series called Eco India.
How innovative and ancient solutions can help cities
17 March 2022 | 25 min
जैव विविधता पृथ्वी के पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र का संतुलन बनाए रखने के लिए जरूरी है. ये खतरे में पड़ी प्रजातियों और जानवरों के निवास को सुरक्षित रखने और इंसानों और जानवरों को साथ जीने को संभव बनाने के लिए भी जरूरी है.
Environmental justice
17 March 2022 | 25 min
NEUMapping Indias slums Sonia Phalnikar/DWPoverty is a huge hurdle to environmental justice. In Indias slums, for example, people struggle to access basic rights. Often they are held back, simply because residents may not have a clear address. A Punebased architect is changing that.NEU, Planet AWhat is climate justice Ajit Naranjan/DWClimate change is neither fair nor unfair. But there are people who are more responsible than others and people more affected than others. So whos to blame And is there a fair way to find climate justiceNEUFinding environmental justice in Kolkatas wetlands ScrollMaking more money from destroying ecosystems rather than protecting them its one of the biggest roadblocks to environmental justice. And in eastern Kolkata its threatening the wetlands and communities living in the region.WDHL DW Women, Eco India 27.11.2020Indonesias wicker entrepreneur Louise Osborne/DWA social entrepreneur in Indonesia is empowering women to return to their traditional wicker craft. It gives women financial independence and is a step towards social justice.
Marginalized communities and their efforts to conserve biodiversity
17 March 2022 | 25 min
By safeguarding their ancestral lands for centuries, indignous peoples have protected our planets biodiversity. Often marginalized, these communities play a key role in caring for the Earth and its diminishing resources.
Promoting gender equality to strengthen climate action
17 March 2022 | 25 min
Women bear a disproportionate burden of the climate crisis. Gender inequalities are largely to blame. We meet women tackling both the root causes and the effects of the crisis
Climate Change Whats at stake
17 March 2022 | 25 min
Floods, droughts and extreme weather events are not new to the world – but climate change has increased their frequency and intensity. Scientists warn that the window to avoid a climate catastrophe is closing. There’s a lot at stake for countries around the world – including India.
Humans have done immense harm to natural ecosystems
17 March 2022 | 25 min
The Earth’s vital natural ecosystems are under threat. Urbanization and agricultural expansion is largely to blame, as is humanmade climate change. But sometimes we’re given a second chance to restore what we’ve destroyed.
Ecology vs Economy
17 March 2022 | 26 min
Our earth is bountiful: her forests, soil and seas provide us with food and the natural capital our economies are built on. But everincreasing production, consumption and the relentless use of resources are fueling our biggest environmental problems. How can we balance the needs of society, our economy, and ecology
Fighting for food sustainability
17 March 2022 | 26 min
From the gardens of ancient Mesopotamia to the fields of modernday industrial farms: We’ve been producing food for millennia. But today’s patterns of consumption and production are harming people and the planet. On this edition of Eco India, we explore efforts underway to help fix our broken food system
Mobility & Environment
17 March 2022 | 26 min
Mobility is a fundamental part of our life. Traveling to work or to school, going to get basic necessities these things are essential. But at the same time, there are immense costs for the environment. A large part of the pollutant emissions worldwide are caused by traffic and transport. What solutions are there to make mobility more environmentally friendly, that is the topic of this weeks episode of Eco India.
Creative Solutions for the Waste Problem
17 March 2022 | 26 min
Whether its leftover food, plastic packaging or broken appliances our waste is piling up. Disposing of it properly is often a problem. However, its our responsibility to keep the Earth clean. There are different ways to do that. कचरा प्लास्टिक का हो या खाने का, दुनिया भर में कचरे का ढेर बढ़ता जा रहा है. इससे निपटना लगातार मुश्किल होता जा रहा है. लेकिन धरती को स्वच्छ रखना तो हमारी ही ज़िम्मेदारी है. और ऐसा करने के बहुत सारे तरीके हैं. धरती को कैसे बचाए जानिए आज के एपिसोड में.
Urban oases
17 March 2022 | 26 min
प्रकृति की गोद मे समय बिताने के फायदे जगजाहिर हैं. ये शरीर और दिमाग दोनों के लिए अच्छा हैं. शहरो मे ऐसे हरेभरे जगहों की जरूरत तो और भी ज्यादा हैं. केवल हम इंसानो के लिए ही नहीं बल्कि उस पर निर्भर जैव विविधता के लिए भी. आज के शो मे देखेंगे की इसे कैसे संभव बनाया जा रहा हैं.
Clean Energy
17 March 2022 | 25 min
पूरी दुनिया जीवाश में ईंधन से अक्षय ऊर्जा की और जाने की कोशिश कर रही हैं. आज के एपिसोड में हम देखेंगे कुछ ऐसे स्मार्ट आइडियाज जो हमे इस लक्ष्य के और करीब ले जा सकते हैं.
Changing Traditions
17 March 2022 | 25 min
पुरानी आदतें बदलने में वक़्त तो लगता है. लेकिन प्रदूषण और जलवायु परिवर्तन के असर को देखते हुए जरूरी हो गया है की हम अपने जीवन में बदलाव जल्द ही लाएं. आज के एपिसोड में देखिये ऐसे ही बदलावों की कुछ उम्दा मिसाले।
Better Building
17 March 2022 | 25 min
शहर फैलते जा रहे हैं. इमारतों की उंचाईं आसमान छू रही हैं और साथ ही उत्सर्जन, प्रदुषण और कचरा भी बढ़ रहा हैं. कंस्ट्रक्शन इंडस्ट्री पर्यावरण की लिहा से सस्टेनेबिलिटी का सब से कम ख्याल रखती हैं. आज के एपिसोड में जानेंगे की इमारते बनाने के और बेहतर तरीके क्या हो सकते हैं.
Biodiversity
17 March 2022 | 26 min
Every creature has a place in nature be it a predator in the jungle, an insect in the air, or plankton in the depths of the ocean. Each one is an important part of the food chain and contributes to the ecological diversity on Earth. What can we do to preserve our biodiversity

Dealing with Pollution
30 March 2024 | 24 min
Pollution kills. But we can help prevent it. This week we examine how megacities around the world are already making their air cleaner and safer. And look at other initiatives helping to clean up and preserve our environment. What can we do to help clean up?
The Oceans And Us
31 March 2024 | 24 min
Rising temperatures, pollution, coastal erosion and overfishing are just some of the stresses on our oceans and their ecosystems. On this edition of Eco India, we look at ways to ease the pressure, from adopting coral in Goa, to engineering seas that can absorb more carbon. Can we protect our precious marine life?
Our Changing Flora And Fauna
06 April 2024 | 24 min
Climate change is taking a toll on the world’s flora and fauna, while invasive species spread by human activity are costing the global economy billions. Even your morning coffee may be under threat.
Helping Nature, Helping Humanity
07 April 2024 | 24 min
Boosting the tiger population in Madhya Pradesh, putting a price tag on nature, future-proofing saffron production in Kashmir and a ‘cash for trash’ business model takes off in Tamil Nadu.
Caution Toxic! Addressing Industrial Pollution
13 April 2024 | 24 min
In this week’s Edition of Eco India, we see a program to clean up toxic lakes in Bengaluru that could produce safer food; the toxic ship breaking industry - how people in Bangladesh are paying the price. And the Tamil Nadu invention that allows you to recycle your own sewage.
Fighting Pollution: Effluent, Ocean Plastic, Kitchen Waste
14 April 2024 | 24 min
Pollution is everywhere. Some people are on the way to stop it: Companies in India's textile hub Gujarat recycle their wastewater, Indian activists clean up plastics from the ocean and Chennai city dwellers are processing their kitchen waste.
Urban Visions – Making Our Cities Sustainable
20 April 2024 | 24 min
How can our cities house a growing population and serve their needs well, while also becoming sustainable and climate-resilient? We head to India, Bangladesh and Germany to look at what solutions are available and where more work is needed.
What Happens In A World Out Of Balance?
21 April 2024 | 24 min
Balance is vital to life on Earth. So, what happens when it’s disrupted by chemicals in the soil, or technology -- even if it's green? Plus: How jute restores ecological balance, and an all-women team improves India’s waste management gender balance.
How Can We Safeguard The Things Worth Protecting?
27 April 2024 | 24 min
Preserve, protect, recycle and reclaim: From rescuing birds in cities and transforming urban wasteland to recycling phosphorus for fertilizer and guarding against rising sea levels – how can we safeguard our environment, our resources, and our cities?
Greening Up: Solutions For Climate-Friendly Cities
28 April 2024 | 24 min
Smart and green - can Chandigarh be both? In Buenos Aires, real estate is pushing out parkland. Indian commuters are opting for greener ways to get around. Plus: why Big Tech stops short of delivering its traffic-easing promises.
Protecting Fish And Seafood - And Preserving Underwater Ecosystems
04 May 2024 | 24 min
How can we protect precious aquatic life? This episode features an initiative in West Bengal is trying to clean up the Ichamati River. In Tamil Nadu, a collective is promoting sustainable seafood. And a Spanish retiree who records water temperatures in the Mediterranean.
Understanding The Meaning Of Women Celebration
05 May 2024 | 24 min
To mark International Women’s Day, Eco India meets an NGO founder breaking period taboos and visits women-only farm collectives that are benefitting members and the environment. Plus: How solar power has improved womens' health in rural Meghalaya.
The Opportunities And Challenges Of Moving To Renewables
11 May 2024 | 24 min
Hybrid wind and solar power systems present new options and hurdles in Gujarat. Plus: Why grids need to be revamped for green energy; how solar-powered cold storage is a win-win for India's farmers; and the small-scale solar power system for all.
New Solutions For The Heat And The Cold
18 May 2024 | 24 min
Climate change is making summers hotter, winters colder and leading to flooding. How can cities, farmers, and ordinary people adapt to these new conditions. Eco India takes a look.
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Language

Hindi

Release Date

22 November 2020

Genre

Nature, Infotainment, Environment, Information

Seasons

10

Director

Sannuta Raghu

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