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Transformative impact of fluorosis mitigation and WASH programme
The implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission taps not only improved the quality of life for the villagers but also served as a model for proactive community-driven solutions in the face of environmental challenges.
Anita Sharma
Posted on 13 Feb, 2024 12:53 PM

Masru Bai, a 35-year-old woman, along with her husband Naval Singh and their three daughters (Radhika, Sonu, and Vishal) and one son, resides in Beedpura village, Gram Panchayat Bakaner (Dhar district). Both Masru Bai and her husband work as labourers to support their family.
Implementation of WASH programme and fluorosis mitigation measures (Image: Anita Sharma)
Faecal Sludge Management and sanitation in India-A tenuous link
This article deep dives into the faecal sludge management (FSM) scenario in India and explores  factors that can lead to improved FSM and positive sanitation outcomes in the country. 
Soomrit Chattopadhyay
Posted on 13 Feb, 2024 11:33 AM

Access to improved water and sanitation, still a challenge for India
Empty faecal sludge drying bed (Image: Lars Schoebitz)
India's WASH allocations: Initiatives, gaps, and future strategies - Budget 2024-25
This analysis by CBGA of budgetary allocations reveals trends in funding, highlighting challenges in scaling financial commitments for the WASH sector.
Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability
Posted on 12 Feb, 2024 08:52 PM

The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), which has been entrusted with the pivotal role of overseeing the development and management of India's water resources, serves as the bedrock for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, through flagship initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).
JJM has embarked on an ambitious journey to ensure functional household tap connections for every rural household (Image: Luis Quintero)
Gender and climate: Fostering collaboration for sustainable action
Diverse stakeholders unite to reimagine climate action through the lens of gender justice and climate equity in India.
Asar Social Impact Advisors
Posted on 12 Feb, 2024 12:33 PM

The National Seminar on Gender and Climate Change, jointly organised by the School of Habitat Studies at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Asar Social Impact Advisors, and the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA), emphasised the crucial role of placing gender equality and climate justice at the core of India
CCAFS together with Alternative Futures and the Bihar Mahila Samakhya organised a training-of-trainers workshop for local women leaders on gender, climate change and agriculture. (Image: CCAFS/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED)
Shimla's future: Crafting a development plan
Navigating sustainable development in the wake of legal battles and environmental challenges
Gurinder Kaur
Posted on 05 Feb, 2024 11:02 AM

The Supreme Court has allowed the lifting of the ban on construction on the 17 green belts of Shimla and the core area of the city imposed by the National Green Tribunal in connection with the Himachal Pradesh government's Shimla Development Plan 2041.
The heavy rains and landslides in 2023 have highlighted the city's inability to bear the burden of additional population (Image: Vincent Desjardins; CC BY 2.0 DEED)
Unlocking hygienic horizons
The private sector can play a crucial role in sustaining open defecation free status, a pivotal step towards Swachh Bharat
Farrukh Rahman Khan
Posted on 01 Feb, 2024 11:44 AM

In the race against time to ensure safe access to sanitation, reminiscent of the tenacious hummingbird who does what she can to fight the great fire – carrying droplets of water in her beak, collective efforts and private sector engagement emerge as pivotal forces.
The hoarding in front of a community toilet in Thottam, Trichy states that this ward is free from open defecation. (Image: Binayak Das/India Water Portal)
Sustaining water quality in water supply initiatives
The workshop provided inputs into the newly formed committee for “Standard Operation Procedure for Quality Testing of Drinking Water Samples at Sources and Delivery Points”
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 30 Jan, 2024 03:26 PM

In alignment with the prevailing national focus on the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and water quality improvements, as well as with the objective of garnering increased awareness regarding water data and infrastructure sustainability, INREM organised a one-day workshop in Kolkata on December 21, 2023.
Sector partners come together to supplement the efforts of the government on water quality and surveillance (Image: Barefoot Photographers of Tilonia)
Fostering youth engagement in water management
This report shows why encouraging young people to discover and drive solutions for Asia and the Pacific’s water sector can help unlock innovative fresh approaches, promote ownership, and ensure water security is inclusive and resilient.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Posted on 25 Jan, 2024 02:01 PM

Empowering youth in Asia-Pacific's water sector is vital for sustainable water security. Engaging young professionals brings fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and updated skills to address climate change, urbanisation, and water scarcity challenges.
Need for meaningful youth involvement in water sector (Image: ADB)
Decoding the moody monsoon
This report by CEEW discusses the findings of a study on India’s first sub-district -level monsoon variability assessment to decode changing rainfall patterns across India during the southwest and northeast monsoon.
Shravan Prabhu
Vishwas Chitale
Posted on 25 Jan, 2024 12:24 PM

Indian monsoon, crucial for the economy
The moody monsoon (Image Source: Mayank Makhija via IWP Flickr photos)
Baseflows contribute to river floods in Peninsular India
This study finds that baseflows have a stronger triggering effect on river floods in Peninsular India as compared to rainfall and soil moisture.
Shailza Sharma
P. P. Mujumdar
Posted on 22 Jan, 2024 10:28 AM

Understanding the causes of floods and the factors affecting intensity of floods are critical for developing effective flood management strategies. However, causes of short term variability and long term changes in extreme floods vary between the catchments.
River floods and groundwater, the connection. Image for representation purposes only. (Image Source: India Water Portal)
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