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Conservation - Reducing Water Usage
Citizens in coastal Karnataka join hands to revive their water bodies
Posted on 05 Jan, 2024 06:08 PMCitizens from coastal towns of Moodbidri and Karkala in Karnataka have joined hands to revive their water bodies
Job opening at Arghyam: Senior Manager - Research and Communications
Posted on 21 Nov, 2023 12:05 PMAbout the Position
Maharashtra village overcomes its water woes through collective action
Posted on 16 Nov, 2023 02:22 PMMaharashtra village overcomes its water woes through collective action
Climate-smart approach aids Odisha lowland farmers against floods
Posted on 11 Sep, 2023 11:26 AM- Natural calamities, primarily floods, of varying intensity adversely affect the standing crop leading to poor harvests. Such untoward climatic shocks invariably hit almost all blocks of Puri District in Odisha.
- The variety-based climate-smart intervention proved to be a potential response in the flood-prone rice areas.
Micro-irrigation systems: Opening up new farming possibilities in India
Posted on 17 Jun, 2023 12:46 PMIndian farmers have shifted from growing traditional crops to commercial crops with the help of modern technology and micro-irrigation systems. Farmers are increasingly implementing micro-irrigation systems to ensure precise water and nutrient delivery, which is essential for the success of these crops as agriculture shifts towards high-value crops.
Using water games for economic gains
Posted on 09 Jun, 2023 11:56 AMIt is rightly said that "what is measured is managed better". And we observed this happen at Sagapali village in Keonjhar district of Odisha. This village is in the Nayakote gram panchayat, and has an undulating terrain surrounded by five hillocks. It has forests around it with limited plainlands for cultivation.
Assam launches ambitious water scheme to train over two lakh students as 'Jal Doots'
Posted on 01 Jun, 2023 02:35 PMAssam undertakes an ambitious water scheme to educate more than two lakh youngsters as Jal Doots
Does micro irrigation really save water?
Posted on 16 May, 2023 10:37 PMSince the last few decades, the central government (and also multiple states) has been promoting micro irrigation (drip and sprinkler) under various schemes. These schemes mainly include National Mission on Micro Irrigation (NMMI), On Farm Water Management (OFWM), and now Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).
NITI Aayog panel likely to propose incentives for water efficiency
Posted on 15 Apr, 2023 11:32 AMNITI Aayog panel likely to propose incentives for efficient use of water
Preventing floods through grassland conservation
Posted on 21 Jan, 2023 02:54 PMErratic rainfall patterns and the risk of floods in mountain landscapes