Forts of fortune: How the Marathas saved water
The hill forts of Maharashtra provide valuable lessons in water harvesting and conservation.
One of the hill forts in Maharashtra. (Source: India Water Portal)
Honestly, not the best policy changes
Changes have been proposed to existing environmental laws. We look at three such policy changes that could affect the ecosystem and local communities negatively.
An earthmover submerged downstream of the Srinagar Hydroelectric project, Uttarakhand. By permitting contractors to begin construction on a project before the EIA is approved, the government is enabling disasters in the future.
Staying afloat, one stepwell at a time
Jodhpur has a unique problem. Unlike other cities, it is dealing with excess groundwater. Reusing its traditional water structures is the way forward.
Toorji ka jhalra, one of the step ponds that attracts tourists in Jodhpur.
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