How a poor labourer became a rich farmer
A video tells the story of a poor farmer who, through effective water conservation methods, became rich and a role model to other villagers.
Vasantrao Parkale (Source: India Water Portal)
Is your child’s shit affecting your health?
Considering children’s faeces can be more harmful than that of adults in some cases, better management is needed to avoid diseases.
The management of children's faeces is not given importance resulting in many diseases. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Accessing clean water easily
An innovation makes it possible to treat water even before it leaves a hand pump or a borewell, giving easy access to safe water in remote areas.
Faecal contamination of water is a big issue in rural areas. (Source: Taraltec)
What ails Indian farmers
A study finds faulty agricultural policies and practices and not just indebtedness to blame for rising suicides among farmers.
Loans are not the only reason for farmers' distress. (Source: India Water Portal)
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