Uttarakhand

The children of Shri Ram Vidya Mandir in Dotiyal in Almora district of Uttarakhand were hushed as they entered the hall. Within 15 minutes, they were all giggling in anticipation of the fun of learning something new. This is one of the schools where students are taught the basics of hydrogeology and water quality.

Public hearing for Pancheshwar dam continues while ignoring people's concern

SC stays order granting human status to Ganga and Yamuna rivers

Rivers in India are always in the news whether it’s the interstate water sharing disputes, dams, sand mining or the recent order of the Uttarakhand high court declaring Ganga and Yamuna as living entities. Seven major river systems, over 400 rivers and numerous streams have sustained lives and livelihoods in India for centuries.

Nainital lake is drying up, environmentalists concerned

Over the years, the increasing population and urbanisation have meant growing shortage of land for disposal of domestic greywater, indiscriminate cutting down of forests for biomass production and lesser availability of water for irrigation.

Uttarakhand takes decisions to save its natural resources

The people of Uttarakhand, like other Himalayan states, follow many unique and traditional practices to live in sync with nature.

Negligence behind the degradation of Uttarakhand wetlands: WWF