As the demand for water from the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is expected to rise due to population growth, the impacts of temperature increases, and development requirements, researchers emphasise the urgent need to enhance scientific collaboration and rejuvenate existing treaties and governance structures.
India has been identified as one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change and its effects are already being felt in the form of rise in…

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        Jal Jeevan Mission: Behind the Scenes Ft. Ms Vini Mahajan, IAS

In the final episode of Voices For Water, Karthik interviews Ms. Vini Mahajan, the Secretary at the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation in the Ministry of Jal Shakti. They discuss Jal Jeevan Mission, the flagship program aimed at achieving water security in India, and the tremendous amount of inter-departmental and state-level coordination required to make it successful. Ms. Mahajan talks about the challenges faced in the journey and the success of the Ministry's efforts in collating and sharing data publicly through program dashboards.

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From the Archives

Madakas are being replaced more and more by borewells. Efforts need to be made to restore these structures, create awareness, and preserve local knowledge.

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20 Feb to 22 Feb
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Water & Waste Expo 2025 - 20-22 February 2025, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has organised the 2nd Edition of the Water & Waste Expo from the 20th-22nd February 2025.
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