Weekly News and Policy Updates

Five more wetlands added to India's list of Ramsar sites

India has added five more Ramsar sites to its list ahead of the World Wetlands Day on February 2, making the total count of wetlands classified under Ramsar convention to 80 from the existing 75 covering an area of 1.33 million hectares.

Rajya Sabha passes Amendment Bill decriminalising water pollution offenses: Industry impetus or environmental concerns?

Maldharis demand land rights as government readies Banni grasslands of Kutch for cheetah breeding

NGT forms committee to address polluted water discharge in Ganga River at Prayagraj

The Fishers Union, Manipur calls for a ban on activities that undermine Loktak Lake conservation

The All Loktak Lake Area Fishers Union, Manipur (ALLAFUM) has raised its voice against unsustainable practices and fishing activities that can undermine the health and biodiversity of Loktak lake and emphasised the importance of community involvement in lake conservation.

DPCC proposes penalising structures lacking operational rainwater harvesting systems in its NGT report

In accordance with regulations, structures over 100 square meters in Delhi are required to install rainwater harvesting systems, with non-compliance resulting in a 50% penalty on the monthly Delhi Jal Board bill.

Citizens from coastal towns of Moodbidri and Karkala in Karnataka have joined hands to revive their water bodies

NGT rebukes CPCB's 'gross misuse' of environmental funds

Tribals in Kerala cultivate millets, revive an age old tradition

Challenges persist: Limited headway in reclaiming Southern Ridge despite NGT oversight for three years