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Water Resources Ministry's role expands
Posted on 12 Aug, 2014 08:47 AMNational Ganga River Basin Authority transferred to Water Resources Ministry
![Ganga river at Gadmukteshwar](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/6172024170_3151074271_z_0.jpg?itok=zX2lhTfA)
Applications invited for the post of 'Communications Coordinator/Manager', Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRAN)
Posted on 08 Aug, 2014 06:14 PM![](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/logo_8.png?itok=DdBXxzr-)
Applications invited for the 'BioSand Water Filter Training', South Asia Pure Water Initiative, Inc., Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh
Posted on 08 Aug, 2014 03:08 PMAbout the training:
The training will be led by Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) & South Asia Pure Water Initiative, Inc. (SAPWII). Highly qualified trainers from Canada, USA, and India will be conducting the training.
![BioSand Water Filter](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/biosand_water_filters.jpg?itok=Llkz5gAI)
Bihar under threat as massive landslide occurs in Nepal
Posted on 05 Aug, 2014 12:59 PMMassive landslides occur in Nepal and Pune's Malin village
![A landslide caused by downpour](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/9724041789_fa95ac8c98_z.jpg?itok=3eApNt-R)
Centre allocates Rs.133 crore to conserve 115 wetlands
Posted on 05 Aug, 2014 12:41 PMCentre identifies 115 wetlands for conservation and management
![Maguri Beel (wetland) in Assam](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/8673660087_a143749d67_z.jpg?itok=iNbvrLQj)
Commonly erected structures for soil and water conservation: Experiences of MYRADA
Posted on 31 Jul, 2014 11:00 PMThe first step to sustainable agriculture is soil and water conservation. Drylands are more prone to erosion since they are devoid of vegetative cover for longer periods of time.
![Structures for soil and water conservation](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/soil_and_water.jpg?itok=Y017Oayi)
Sanitation and trees' are rural employment guarantee scheme's top priorities
Posted on 30 Jul, 2014 10:40 AMCentre allocates 50% MGNREGA funds to sanitation and green cover
![Proper sanitation in India: A poster](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/2597188770_020d046c97_z.jpg?itok=vjDp8nSC)
India loses 2 million tonnes of food grains annually due to waterlogging
Posted on 30 Jul, 2014 10:15 AM2 million tonnes of food grains lost annually in India
![Waterlogging in Punjab](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/12364651615_b409a4f9a9_z.jpg?itok=YektsGuV)
Invitation to the 'Training Course on Solar Powered Pumping Systems Sustainable Solution for Drinking Water Supply - Focus on Planning, Designing, Quality Control and Installation', IPHE & WatsanCAD Solution, Bhopal
Posted on 27 Jul, 2014 01:50 PMThe training is jointly organised by Institute of Public Health Engineers-India (IPHE), & WatsanCAD Solution.
Know more about the training course.
![Solar powered pumping system](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/presentation1_0.jpg?itok=6HRNXKtg)
House of solutions
Posted on 25 Jul, 2014 06:30 PMMany scientists and researchers have been trying to find solutions to problems related to urban water supply, wastewater management and reduction of energy use in urban areas but very few have succeeded. Rahul Banerjee is one who has.
![Rahul Banerjee's sustainable house at Indore](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/rahul_banerjee_house.jpg?itok=gLc1ONiv)