Conservation - Reducing Water Usage

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April 4, 2024 Tackling India's water crisis: A blueprint for agricultural water efficiency
Women working in the field in India (Image: IWMI Flickr/Hamish John Appleby; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)
March 25, 2024 Best practices and tips to reduce water consumption from Bangalore.
Saving every drop counts (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
May 16, 2023 For achieving real water saving through micro irrigation, a mechanism for water regulation and allocation is essential
Use of micro irrigation technology does not automatically result in a reduction in water consumption (Image: Anton: Wikimedia Commons)
April 25, 2023 पल्थरा एक छोटा सा आदिवासी गांव है, जो मध्यप्रदेश के पन्ना जिला मुख्यालय से करीब 35 किलोमीटर दूर जंगल में है। यहां समुदाय ने आगे बढ़कर जल प्रबंधन का काम अपने हाथ में ले लिया है और यहां न केवल वर्तमान में नल-जल योजना का सुचारू संचालन हो रहा है, बल्कि भविष्य में पानी की दिक्कत न हो, इस पर भी ध्यान दिया जा रहा है। यहां हर घर में नल कनेक्शन है।
जल प्रबंधन में आदर्श गांव बनने को तैयार है पल्थरा
January 1, 2023 Results show the impacts of agricultural productivity boosts in India can be highly heterogeneous
Buckingham canal near Kasturba Nagar, Adyar (Image: India Water Portal)
December 25, 2022 A study develops a prototype method by employing the remote sensing-based ecological index
rigorous post-implementation monitoring and impact assessment of assets is needed (Image: UN Women)
Agrivoltaics set to gain a fresh boost in India
News this fortnight Posted on 24 Aug, 2024 02:55 AM

Agrivoltaics set to pick up in India due to tech and design innovations

Agrivoltaic installation using vertical bifacial solar panels. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: Marta Victoria via Wikimedia Commons)
How caste, credit, and crops shape microirrigation in semi-arid India
Unveiling state-specific drivers of drip and sprinkler irrigation adoption in India Posted on 23 Jul, 2024 09:26 AM

Water scarcity is a significant global issue, particularly affecting arid and semi-arid regions. Climate change is expected to alter rainfall patterns and increase temperatures, threatening crop production and water resources.

Drip irrigation in Kerala (Image: Vis M, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)
No scientific evidence linking Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 18 Jul, 2024 04:33 PM

No scientific evidence links Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution, says NGT member

Stubble burning (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Water footprint: Understanding the hidden water costs in your daily drink choices
The hidden cost of your cup of coffee Posted on 15 Jun, 2024 11:25 AM

Have you ever considered how much water goes into your morning cup of coffee or your delicious bowl of soup at dinner? Would you be shocked to learn that a 100ml cup of coffee actually involves water consumption of almost 140 litres? This is your water footprint, a metric that measures the total water used to produce goods and services.

The power of choice: Understanding water footprints (Image: Bex Walton, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY 2.0)
From battery power to clean water: How Indian innovation is building a sustainable future
Meet the Indian startups revolutionising sustainability Posted on 07 Jun, 2024 11:29 AM

Sustainability is the driving force behind a new wave of innovation in India. These five startups are tackling some of the country's most pressing environmental challenges with groundbreaking solutions. Their efforts not only address climate change but also inspire others to contribute to a greener future.

Startups lead innovation in cleantech (Image: Needpix)
Economic viability of drip irrigation in Maharashtra
A benefit-cost ratio analysis of cultivation of banana, sugarcane and cotton in Maharashtra indicated that drip investment for all three crops was economically viable with and without subsidy. Posted on 26 May, 2024 11:01 AM

Micro irrigation in India

Economic viability of micro irrigation (Image: Anton: Wikimedia Commons)
Importance of water for shared prosperity
From scarcity to sustainability: Tackling global water challenges Posted on 25 May, 2024 04:36 PM

Access to safe drinking water and sanitation, reliable water-supply for agriculture and industry, and protection against droughts and floods are essential for human and economic development, says a World Bank report “Water for shared prosperity” released recently at the 10th World Water For

Water for all (Image: Davide Restivo, Wikimedia Commons)
Supreme Court condemns unauthorised tree felling in Aravallis
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 19 May, 2024 02:13 PM

SC orders probe into illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge, criticises DDA for environmental damage

Malcha forest area, Delhi ridge (Image: Pinakpani, Wikimedia Commons)
Highlighting the solar-agriculture-water nexus
Incentivising the use of panel cleaning robots could enhance water resource management Posted on 16 May, 2024 10:38 AM

The rapid expansion of solar energy in India presents challenges related to cropland encroachment and water-resource scarcity.

Solar Power Plant Telangana II (Image: Thomas Lloyd Group, Wikimedia Commons)
Saving tropical riverine grasslands of the Brahmaputra floodplains
What needs to be done to save the tropical riverine grasslands of the Brahmaputra floodplains? A study finds out. Posted on 25 Apr, 2024 12:00 PM

What are grasslands

Grassland in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam (Image Source: Debabrata Phukon via Wikimedia Commons)
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