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Government gives a boost to PMKSY, Renuka ji, and Lakhwar hydro projects
Policy matters this fortnight
Swati Bansal
Posted on 20 Dec, 2021 04:00 PM

Centre approves Rs 93,000 crore to PMKSY, Renuka ji and Lakhwar
Yamuna flows under (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)
Ken-Betwa riverlink gets a go ahead
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 01 Apr, 2021 09:01 AM

Centre and states signs MoU to commence Ken-Betwa river link
Map showing Ken-Betwa river link (Source: Shannon)
Thousands ignored while Sardar Sarovar dam fills to capacity
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 10 Sep, 2019 02:50 PM

Sardar Sarovar dam fills up while ignoring thousands in submergence area
Sardar Sarovar Dam via Wikimedia Commons
Thermal power plants can now use more water
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 31 Oct, 2017 09:04 PM

Norms relaxed to allow thermal power plants to use more water
An NTPC thermal plant (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Locals create hurdle for the Ken-Betwa river link
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 11 Jul, 2017 11:36 AM

Panna locals stand against Ken-Betwa river link
A map of Ken-Betwa river link. (Source: Shannon via Wikipedia)
Public money wasted in the name of Ganga revival: NGT
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 13 Feb, 2017 09:47 PM

NGT blames Centre for wasting public money in the name of Ganga clean-up
Polythene bags and solid waste left behind the Ganga river in Allahabad. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
They said it!
During a dismal year that spelt doom for the conservation of the country’s natural resources, some politicians made headlines with their bizarre ideas and statements. Here’s a roundup.
Chicu Lokgariwar
Swati Bansal
Posted on 01 Feb, 2017 10:00 AM

The year 2016 was an abysmal year in terms of environmental policy and conservation in India.
Ken river that flows through Panna Tiger Reserve. (Source: K Gagan, Wikimedia Commons)
Acquired lands lay barren, SC questions states
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 16 Jan, 2017 12:11 PM

Why are lands acquired from farmers barren? SC asks states
Women farmers protest against land acquisition (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Ecologists challenge Bharti's remark on Ken-Betwa
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 05 Jan, 2017 11:20 AM

No final approval for Ken-Betwa river link as claimed by Centre
The Ken-Betwa river link shown on a map. (Source: Shannon via Wikipedia)
Open letter to Uma Bharti, Minister for Water Resources
What are the gaps in the recent gazette notification on river Ganga rejuvenation? Dr Brij Gopal, coordinator, Centre for Inland Waters in South Asia writes an open letter for public discussion.
Brij Gopal
Posted on 20 Dec, 2016 08:03 PM

Hon’ble Madam,
 
Namaskar,  
Chhatris on the banks of the Betwa river. (Source: Vadaykeviv Wikimedia Commons)
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