Narayana Swamy
Subbaraman
Video Documentaries
MONGABAY x EJN
UNSEEN SHADES OF
SHRIMP FARMS
Shrimp farms near the coast of Rameswaram are posing a threat to artisanal fishermen. Fishers allege that the presence of shrimp farms has affected their near shore fishing activities. This has directly affected their livelihoods. Farmers and pastoral communities also report a threat to their occupations due to seepage of effluents from the shrimp farms into the agricultural fields and grazing lands. The villagers of Ariyankundu today depends on private supply of water as its groundwater has been affected by the shrimp farms.
MONGABAY x EJN
CAN SOLAR FENCES PREVENT ELEPHANT-HUMAN CONFLICTS IN VALPARAI?
In Valparai, Tamil Nadu, the dense forests of the Western Ghats meet sprawling tea estates, creating a unique but challenging coexistence between humans and wildlife. From elephants and bison to leopards and bears, animals frequently traverse these fragmented landscapes, often leading to property damage, injuries, and even loss of life. To address this, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has introduced solar-powered fences with infrared sensors that detect animal movement, trigger alarms, and flash lights to alert people and deter wildlife. Discover how these smart virtual fences work, the challenges of living alongside elephants, and the potential for better solutions.
MONGABAY INDIA
DRONES AND AI CULTIVATING TOMORROW'S CROPS
Discover how farmers in India are embracing drones and AI to tackle climate change challenges. Plantix, an AI-based app, aids in disease detection and pest management, while drones efficiently spray pesticides over crops. Fuselage Innovations' drones offer precise, spot application, reducing water consumption and increasing yields. Fasal's AI-equipped IoT devices provide real-time data on crop water needs, saving water and enhancing produce quality. With drones and AI, agriculture is evolving towards sustainable and efficient practices, reshaping farming for tomorrow's crops.
MONGABAY INDIA
UNSEEN WOUNDS
This video sheds light on the often-overlooked emotional aftermath of natural disasters, specifically focusing on the mental health awareness following the impact of Cyclone Ockhi, a powerful tropical cyclone that struck India. With an increase in formation of tropical cyclones due to climate change, it becomes crucial to address the mental health impacts post-disasters. In the video a survivor of cyclone ockh speaks about his crew who survived three days at sea after being struck by the cyclone, shedding light on the silent aftermath.
MONGABAY INDIA
THE WIND FARM PARADOX IN SOUTHERN TAMIL NADU
Muppandal in Tamil Nadu houses India’s largest operational onshore wind farm. The benefits and drawbacks though, are interlaced. For almost every person who regrets the decline of agriculture, at least one person in their family works at a wind or solar farm. Young people find the wind farms beneficial and say that the appreciation in land prices, jobs and continuous electricity have improved their lifestyles while the old rue the loss of agriculture.