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51st Water Talk on Changing Climate and Risk Scenarios in the Himalayas
This series is organised by the 'National Water Mission,' 'Ministry of Jal Shakti,' Government of India.
Posted on 21 Mar, 2024 05:48 PM

 

Flowing towards equity
Gender, inclusivity and sustainable water management in India and beyond Posted on 21 Mar, 2024 10:40 AM

Water management is a critical global issue that intersects with gender dynamics, equity, and inclusiveness. This article explores the evolution of water policies in India, highlighting the increasing recognition of the importance of safeguarding gender, equity, and inclusiveness.

Women taking initiative in water tariff collection in Madhya Pradesh (Image: WaterAid India)
India's climate-tech funding landscape
FSG report on India's climate-tech sector tracks investment dynamics, analyses key trends, and explores the future outlook for the sector
Posted on 21 Mar, 2024 09:33 AM

While investments in India's climate-tech sector grew significantly in previous years due to increasing interest from domestic and international investors, the funding momentum waned by the end of November 2023, reveals consulting firm FSG's new report 'India's Green Revolution 2.0 – Trends Shaping India's Climate-Tech Sector'. According to the report, the sector attr

Realigning climate-tech investments in India: Addressing disparities for a sustainable future (Mohamed Hassan; Image: CC0 Public Domain)
Water, sanitation, and women: A journey of empowerment in rural India
The evolution of women's roles in India's WASH sector Posted on 20 Mar, 2024 12:01 PM

In the heart of rural India, fight for access to clean water and adequate sanitation frequently determines daily routines. These basic necessities have always been the responsibility of women, who walk great distances to obtain water and manage home cleanliness on limited funds. But today, their role is undergoing a remarkable transformation.

A Baiga woman reacts as she collects water from a standpost installed outside her house in Pondi village in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh (Image: WaterAid India)
NGT orders response on Chennai’s Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 19 Mar, 2024 06:09 PM

NGT seeks accountability for Chitlapakkam lake encroachments

Chitlapakkam lake, Chennai (Image: Destination Infinity, Wikimedia Commons)
Climate Sakhis: A shield against heatwaves
A women-led initiative in New Delhi proactively mitigates the adverse effects of heatwaves. Posted on 18 Mar, 2024 10:47 PM

Women residing in low-income, high-density settlements such as Vivekanand Camp in Chanakyapuri, Delhi, have undergone specialised training to address the challenges posed by heatwaves within their communities.

Empowering communities: Climate Sakhis leading the fight against heatwaves (STS Global)
Surat and Bengaluru lead in used water management
A study by CEEW study indexes 503 urban local bodies from 10 states with a treated used water reuse policy. Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab are ahead in used water management in India. Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 08:11 PM

A recent report ‘Enabling circular economy in used water management in India: A municipal index for assessing urban local bodies’ performance’ by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (C

Yelahanka water treatment plant (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
Water security amid climate challenges
Fourth Jalagam Workshop, Jhansi, stresses on individual and collective efforts as key to achieve water security amidst challenges of climate change Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 09:29 AM

S M Sehgal Foundation, in collaboration with DCB Bank and NIRDPR (National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj) as the knowledge partner, held the fourth and final workshop of ‘Jalagam’, the Capacity Building and Experience Sharing series in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on March 14, 2024.

Charkhari talaab in Bundelkhand (Image: India Water Portal)
Volunteering opportunity at Arghyam
Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 09:16 AM

Arghyam invites volunteers to help review and analyse literature regarding the operations and maintenance of drinking water supply across various states in India.

Submit your response by March 18, 2024, using the link to the google form below:

Click here to fill out the form

 

Valuing groundwater: A priority for India
As cities such as Bangalore grapple with the water crisis, understanding the value of conserving groundwater to prevent this from happening in the future is urgently needed! Posted on 13 Mar, 2024 06:06 PM

Urban India is sucking groundwater at frightening rates

Groundwater, a threatened resource (Image Source: India Water Portal)
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