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Contamination, Pollution and Quality
NGT takes action against illegal sand mining in Muzaffarnagar
Posted on 01 Mar, 2024 07:12 PMNGT initiates measures to address unauthorised sand mining in Muzaffarnagar
Sewage will overtake agriculture as the biggest polluter of river sub basins in India
Posted on 20 Feb, 2024 03:18 PMIndia is fast hurtling towards acute water scarcity. The reasons are many. While groundwater overdependence, changing rainfall patterns, poor water management practices are to blame, recent research shows that poor water quality is also adding up to this scarcity while also threatening the health of populations.
Controversial Water Pollution Amendment Bill clears Rajya Sabha amidst concerns
Posted on 15 Feb, 2024 10:14 PMRajya Sabha passes Amendment Bill decriminalising water pollution offenses: Industry impetus or environmental concerns?
Transformative impact of fluorosis mitigation and WASH programme
Posted on 13 Feb, 2024 12:53 PMMasru Bai, a 35-year-old woman along with her husband Naval Singh and their three daughters (Radhika, Sonu, and Vishal) and one son, resides in Beedpura village, Gram Panchayat Bakaner (Dhar district). Both Masru Bai and her husband work as labourers to support their family.
Job opening at Arghyam: Lead- India Water Portal & Communications
Posted on 13 Feb, 2024 12:00 PMArghyam is seeking a dynamic 'Senior Manager' to play a central role in our mission to lead India Water Portal and support our communication and outreach efforts.
About the Position
Arghyam is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager to play a central role in our mission to lead India Water Portal and support our communication and outreach efforts.
Ganga woes unveiled: NGT panel investigates polluted waters during Prayagraj's Magh Mela
Posted on 30 Jan, 2024 08:51 PMNGT forms committee to address polluted water discharge in Ganga River at Prayagraj
Sustaining water quality in water supply initiatives
Posted on 30 Jan, 2024 03:26 PMIn alignment with the prevailing national focus on the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and water quality improvements, as well as with the objective of garnering increased awareness regarding water data and infrastructure sustainability, INREM organised a one-day workshop in Kolkata on December 21, 2023.
DPCC recommends penalties for buildings without rainwater harvesting systems in Delhi
Posted on 15 Jan, 2024 08:34 AMDPCC 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.
Managing water resources and generating livelihood opportunities in rural India
Posted on 11 Jan, 2024 04:28 AMThe availability of water is crucial for meeting a range of developmental challenges from poverty, food security to gender equity and can have a significant impact on health, education and livelihoods.