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Conservation - Reducing Water Usage
Solar powered micro-sprinkler irrigation system for semi-arid tropics
Posted on 25 Dec, 2022 12:33 PMDiminishing water resources to irrigation is a major global challenge in sustainable food production. Terrapon-Pfaff et al. (2018), analysed the linkages between small-scale energy projects in developing countries and the food and water aspects of development.
Categorising watersheds for freshwater ecosystem conservation in India
Posted on 25 Nov, 2022 04:20 PMWe invite your feedback and contributions to this article. Please view the maps by clicking the link at the end of the article.
Shared water commons
Posted on 05 Oct, 2022 10:43 AMWater is a vital natural resource, but continuous consumption of freshwater sources at an unsustainable r
The Chakla bavdi of Chanderi
Posted on 21 Sep, 2022 01:03 PMWater being an essential element for survival, methods of water conservation and harvesting were utilised by human populations throughout history in different parts of the world.
Beris – a neglected indigenous water harvesting system
Posted on 30 Aug, 2022 09:03 PMWorld Water Week is currently being observed across the world.
Climate tech startup tries to scale renewable water technology
Posted on 09 Aug, 2022 07:53 PMUravu Labs, a Bangalore based startup focused on building a renewable water infrastructure, has recently announced its seed round of funding. The lead investor in the round was Anicut Capital and it was co-led by Rocketship.vc and Speciale Invest.
Evaluating water use reduction strategies in Marathwada
Posted on 18 Jul, 2022 05:07 PMMarathwada, comprising eight districts in Maharashtra, often makes the headlines due to recurring drought. Irregular rains and shifts to cash crops have made the water situation precarious in the region.
Springs spring hope in Kashmir, Himalayas
Posted on 21 Jun, 2022 06:38 PMFreshwater is a rare and critical resource and its availability is declining worldover with urbanisation, industrialisation, climate change and rising temperatures, and a marked decrease in rainfall.
Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting (VWBA)- A Conceptual and hands-on training by Water and Livelihoods Foundation
Posted on 13 Jun, 2022 12:50 PMJal Shakti Ministry releases DPRs for the revival of 13 rivers
Posted on 24 Mar, 2022 09:13 AMCentre releases DPRs to rejuvenate 13 rivers other than Ganga