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Government of India launches AI Chatbot to revolutionise farmers' support
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 01 Oct, 2023 03:12 PM

Tech-driven transformation: AI Chatbot elevates efficiency of PM-KISAN scheme for Indian farmers

The Indian government introduces an AI Chatbot to transform support for farmers: A significant stride for the PM-KISAN scheme (Image: Freepik)
Bridging disparities: India's hydropower dilemma
Hydropower in India: Navigating the currents of opportunity and adversity Posted on 30 Sep, 2023 04:33 PM

The integral role of dams in shaping modern India, as highlighted in India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's speech, where he referred to them as the 'temples of modern India,' is undeniable.

Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project is built across the Chenab River at Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir (Image: ICIMOD)
How internal migration can work more productively for fishers
New research from University of East Anglia, UK highlights the criticality of women’s contributions, both direct and through their social reproductive and networking activities, in achieving wellbeing and sustainability outcomes
Posted on 27 Sep, 2023 05:25 PM

Small-scale fishers in India are increasingly forced to migrate for their livelihoods, but new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) finds this can have positive impacts not always seen when labourers have to move for work.

Family networks improve outcomes for internal migration of small-scale fishers in India (Image: PxFuel)
From boom to prudence: Analysing the rise and fall of investments in Indian agri-tech start-ups
Investment trends and emerging themes in India’s agricultural technology sector
Posted on 26 Sep, 2023 12:40 PM

Investments in Indian agri-tech start-ups fell by 45% between FY22 and FY23, primarily due to a hike in global interest rates and heightened investor caution amid rising uncertainty.

The use of drones for monitoring rice crops (Image: CIAT/NeilPalmer)
Governance, incentives, and performance in urban water utilities
A study highlights the importance of regulation in improving water utility performance in India Posted on 21 Sep, 2023 07:57 PM

In developing countries, it is extremely difficult to strike a balance between the competing priorities of socioeconomic and environmental goals within water utilities. India's water industry struggles with problems like budget deficits, accessibility restrictions, and poor service standards.

Study suggests increasing the duration of water supply hours could lead to improved service performance (Image: Pixnio)
Demand for work under MGNREGA rises as monsoon plays truant
News this fortnight Posted on 17 Sep, 2023 12:15 PM

Rural job demand under MGNREGA rises as monsoon plays truant

Labourers build check dams under MGNREGA. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Grassroot lenders achieve breakthrough in WASH financing with support from NABSAMRUDDHI and Water.org
40,000 beneficiaries have been facilitated through the ‘WASH lending program’ with a cumulative lending of Rs. 233 crores over the last 2 years Posted on 15 Sep, 2023 08:49 AM

NABSAMRUDDHI, an NBFC subsidiary of NABARD, and Water.org, a global nonprofit organisation, co-organised a summit on ‘WASH lending’ in Mumbai on September 14, 2023. The primary objective of the summit was to promote water, sanitation, and hygiene financing as a critical factor in ensuring the sustainable development of the ecosystem.

Program achieves breakthrough in gender equity, with 90% women beneficiaries to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
Driving change: India's Global Biofuel Alliance for a greener tomorrow
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 14 Sep, 2023 08:52 PM

Accelerating biofuel adoption worldwide

Fueling the future: The Global Biofuel Alliance's Mission to Accelerate Sustainable Energy (Image: Gnokki, Wikimedia Commons)
Water policies in India: Past and present
How has the National Water Policy in India evolved over the years? Read these FAQs. Posted on 11 Sep, 2023 08:10 PM

What is the state of water in India? 

Effective policymaking is one of the key principles to achieve good governance (Image Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
What are the major challenges facing urban drinking water supply in India?
Effective governance is crucial for addressing the water sector challenges and ensuring sustainable water management Posted on 09 Sep, 2023 11:20 AM

Chennai's reservoirs became empty in the summer of 2019, prompting the government to truck in 10 million litres of water per day.

Governance mechanisms often fail to ensure effective community participation, leading to top-down approaches that may not suit local contexts (Image: Hippopx; Creative Commons Zero - CC0)
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