Priya Desai
In conversation with K. J. Joy of SOPPECOM
Posted on 21 Oct, 2019 10:41 AMTo many in the water sector, K. J. Joy needs no introduction. An activist at heart, Joy is known for his untiring rights based work in mobilising communities in rural Maharashtra, and for his research work on water and water related conflicts including inter-state riparian water conflicts.
The Water Future Conference in Bangalore: Towards a Sustainable Water Future
Posted on 30 Sep, 2019 12:38 PMThe Water Future Conference in Bangalore last week, saw many from the scientific community, academia, research, civil society and the media come together to discuss the state of water resources across the world and in India, as well as future pathways and scenarios, and different technological a
Applying ethics to water management, to ensure equity in access to all
Posted on 26 Sep, 2019 03:57 PMAt a workshop on Water Ethics leading up to the Water Future Conference in Bangalore in September 2019, the idea of, and the need for an ethical framework for water management and legislation was discussed.
The many facets to the fluoride problem in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
Posted on 11 Jul, 2019 03:26 PMChikkaballapur is a district in the state of Karnataka, just north of the capital Bengaluru. A peri-urban area that was once an agricultural centre for this region, today Chikkaballapur is facing a unique problem.
Millions wait for toilets and water
Posted on 24 Feb, 2018 10:31 AMGoI allocations for the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is Rs. 22,357 crores
Citizens participate in mapping Bengaluru’s groundwater
Posted on 14 Sep, 2017 11:34 AMThe problem of Bengaluru’s water is well known.
Closing the loop
Posted on 09 Jan, 2017 03:58 PMWith a total population of 1200, Sonnahallipura village in Hoskote taluk of Bangalore Rural district has 250 homes. This village was chosen by the Rotary Club of Bangalore, Indiranagar to start a micro-credit programme for 10 women’s self-help groups (SHG) and a low-cost sanitary napkin manufacturing unit.
Young professionals lead the way in water and sanitation
Posted on 31 May, 2016 12:22 PMHirehandigola village in Gadag district of North Karnataka is an unsurprising picture of rural India.
Jakkur Lake: a potential model for urban water sustainability
Posted on 16 May, 2015 10:00 AMJakkur Lake sits nestled behind the bustling Hebbal Highway that leads to Devanahalli International Airport. A pristine, quiet spot of nature in the midst of Bangalore, this lake stands testimony to the potential that exists to manage urban water sustainably, and in an integrated manner.
Another Bangalore lake becomes a garbage dump
Posted on 27 Jun, 2013 03:48 PMSarakki Lake is one of the bigger stand-alone lakes in Bangalore, and was once a great year-round recharge area for Sarakki, Jaraganahalli, Puttenahalli, Chunchagatta and Kothanur. It is now a cesspool of sewage, and is polluting the air, water and land around it. India Water Portal volunteer Sucheta Ramprakash covered