India

Scientists have developed a hydrogel from the gum of guar (cluster bean) that can increase soil moisture and help farmers save their crops in case of water scarcity. 

It is a fairly common practice among people to buy bottled drinking water while travelling in India with the hope that it will minimise the risk of getting ill due to contaminated water. But is this water safe to drink?

E-waste management rules amended to improve implementation efficiency

India seeks to bring water from Nepal's Sharda river to supplement Yamuna near Delhi

Small farmers are the key to ending poverty and hunger and promoting sustainable development. In India, small and marginal farmers—those who work on less than two hectares (five acres) of land—constitute 80 percent of all farm households, 50 percent of rural households and 36 percent of the total of all households. Sadly, the plight of these farmers is very distressing.

Farmers anxious as government stops water supply from the Sardar Sarovar dam for irrigation

Maharashtra makes it mandatory for dairies and milk retailers to repurchase poly packs for recycling 

It is a rather unusual sight to see a big group of children pay rapt attention to the myriad of slides flashing on the screen. The topic at hand: safe drinking water. The animated and engaging voice of the resource person ensures the effective delivery of the didactic content. 

Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Finance Specialists as described below to join the WASH-FIN consulting pool for possible short-term and long-term positions for the implementation of an anticipated WASH-FIN Activity in India.

What happens after an environmental law is made or an environmental approval is granted to a project? Are all the safeguards complied with? Do the authorities in charge enforce the environmental regulations and laws proactively? What are the impacts that arise due to non-compliance with environmental regulations? How can affected communities pursue remedies?