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Policies, Laws and Regulations
Sand mining in Rajasthan: SC refuses to lift ban
Posted on 16 Jan, 2018 10:41 AMSC refuses to lift ban on sand mining in Rajasthan
![Illegal mining affects the natural course of the river. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/18786183543_9c510fc748_o_1_1.jpg?itok=-Qjqxvcf)
Paralegals for Environmental Justice (Version 2.0)
Posted on 11 Jan, 2018 03:18 PM"Large parts of the world, irrespective of their level of economic development, are at the cusp of severe environmental crises. In these regions, the operations of extractive projects such as large scale plantations, mining and industrial development have negated or worsened the economic, social and physical wellbeing of communities in their neighbourhoods and beyond.
![New practice guide by the CPR-Namati environmental justice program.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/image_15.jpg?itok=fZS0U6bA)
Solar power solves water supply issue
Posted on 10 Jan, 2018 09:28 AMThe Makhala village is located in the Amravati district in the southwestern Satpura mountain ranges. Situated at 959 m above mean sea level, this Maharashtra village has 352 households with a population of 1045. Although accessible by road in all seasons, the village is isolated and surrounded by forests. The nearest village is Semadoh at a distance of 12 km.
![Makhala village in Amravati district](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/38175014604_d6e0a57579_z.jpg?itok=4XiBBOWN)
Rs 5,369 crore approved for Jal Vikas Marg Project
Posted on 09 Jan, 2018 08:47 AMGovernment approves Rs 5,369 crore for Jal Vikas Marg Project
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IRCTC to use excess groundwater from mines
Posted on 03 Jan, 2018 10:13 AMIRCTC signs MoU with Coal India to extract groundwater from mines
![Water at coal mines in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/33389296166_7846b8aff6_z.jpg?itok=stT_vj4o)
Save Thane Creek
Posted on 27 Dec, 2017 03:53 PMThane Creek is an inlet along the shoreline of the Arabian Sea that isolates the city of Mumbai from the Indian mainland. It is Asia's largest creek with a length of 26 km. The creek is lined up with mangroves on both sides and plays host to a lot of species ranging from iconic flamingos to tiny crabs.
![Thane Creek (Source: GIZ)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/thane_creek.jpg?itok=qP_u-aJ7)
MGNREGA failed to curb migration: Survey
Posted on 20 Dec, 2017 11:44 AMSurvey reveals MGNREGA failed to curb migration
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World Culture Festival ruined Yamuna floodplains: NGT
Posted on 12 Dec, 2017 11:54 AMArt of Living responsible for destroying the Yamuna floodplains: NGT
![The front view of the giant stage under construction for the World Culture Festival. (Source: Yamuna Jiye Abhiyan)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/lead_4_0_0_1.jpg?itok=rJw-Uj_z)
Saving Chorao through its people
Posted on 10 Dec, 2017 12:37 PMLocated just 5 km away from the capital city of Panaji, Chorao island, along the Mandovi river, is one of the largest islands in Goa. The island has a unique ecosystem that is different from the other sanctuaries in the state.
![Chorao island (Source:GIZ)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/chorao_island.jpg?itok=zino6iV1)
SBM update: Many districts to be open defecation free
Posted on 05 Dec, 2017 04:10 PMMore than 50 percent districts yet to be declared open defecation free
![An open defecation free zone in Salem (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/2365372913_4d737fc51c_z_0.jpg?itok=gsO3akDR)