Contamination, Pollution and Quality

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June 12, 2024 Leveraging research to optimise water programs for improved health outcomes in India
Closing the tap on disease (Image: Marlon Felippe; CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)
June 4, 2024 Azolla pinnata, a floating water fern provides a unique environmentally friendly approach to mitigate the negative impacts of oil spills and promote cleaner water bodies.
Azolla pinnata, water fern that drinks oils (Image Source: Yercaud-elango via Wikimedia Commons)
May 6, 2024 In our quest to spotlight dedicated entrepreneurs in the water sector, we bring you the inspiring story of Priyanshu Kamath, an IIT Bombay alumnus, who pivoted from a lucrative corporate career to tackle one of India's most intricate water quality challenges, that of pollution of its urban water bodies.
Innovative solutions to clean urban water bodies, Floating islands (Photo Credit: Priyanshu Kamath)
April 1, 2024 Decoding the problems and solutions related to stubble burning
Burning of rice residues after harvest, to quickly prepare the land for wheat planting, around Sangrur, Punjab (Image: 2011CIAT/NeilPalmer; CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)
February 20, 2024 This study predicts that sewage will become the dominant source of nitrogen pollution in rivers due to urbanisation and insufficient wastewater treatment technologies and infrastructure in worse case scenario projections in countries such as India.
The polluted river Yamuna at Agra (Image Source: India Water Portal)
January 30, 2024 The workshop provided inputs into the newly formed committee for “Standard Operation Procedure for Quality Testing of Drinking Water Samples at Sources and Delivery Points”
Sector partners come together to supplement the efforts of the government on water quality and surveillance (Image: Barefoot Photographers of Tilonia)
Odisha leads in the provision of quality drinking water on household tap connections
News this fortnight Posted on 04 Apr, 2024 08:55 AM

Odisha emerges as the only state to guarantee quality drinking water on household tap connections

Quality drinking water, a priority (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Navigating challenges in India's Green Credit Programme
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 03 Apr, 2024 07:07 PM

Green Credit Programme: Balancing innovation and environmental impact

(Image: Johannes Plenio/Stocksnap/CC0 1.0 DEED)
FAQ - Stubble burning in India: Causes, effects, and solutions
Decoding the problems and solutions related to stubble burning Posted on 01 Apr, 2024 08:48 AM

Every winter, in the bustling city of Delhi and its neighbouring areas, a thick layer of smog settles and the air there is heavy with pollution - the consequence of a widespread agricultural practice known as stubble burning.

Burning of rice residues after harvest, to quickly prepare the land for wheat planting, around Sangrur, Punjab (Image: 2011CIAT/NeilPalmer; CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)
A water warrior with a vision
As urban areas continue to expand - rivers, lakes, streams crucial for survival of cities are dying. Aggressive developmental projects are further worsening the situation. However, citizens, scientists, experts, activists in cities such as Pune are now acting to save their rivers. We bring you the story of one such water warrior from Pune, Shailaja Deshpande on Women's Day. Posted on 06 Mar, 2024 11:25 AM

Shailaja Deshpande, Founder, Director Jeevitnadi has been a strong voice leading the citizen movement in Pune city and raising awareness of the masses to the plight of the river Mula Mutha, addressing threats posed to the river due to release of untreated sewage in the river and aggressive projects such as the River Front develo

Shailajatai, on the banks of river Mula (Image Source: Shailaja Deshpande)
Traditional water mills to solve Arunachal's growing power crisis
Posted on 04 Mar, 2024 03:01 PM

Traditional water mills can be a promising solution to Arunachal's growing power crisis

A traditional watermill in Himachal Pradesh. Image for representation purposes only. (Image Source: India Water Portal)
NGT takes action against illegal sand mining in Muzaffarnagar
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 01 Mar, 2024 07:12 PM

NGT initiates measures to address unauthorised sand mining in Muzaffarnagar

Trucks looting sand from a river (Image: Arayilpdas, Wikimedia Commons)
Sewage will overtake agriculture as the biggest polluter of river sub basins in India
This study predicts that sewage will become the dominant source of nitrogen pollution in rivers due to urbanisation and insufficient wastewater treatment technologies and infrastructure in worse case scenario projections in countries such as India. Posted on 20 Feb, 2024 03:18 PM

India 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.

The polluted river Yamuna at Agra (Image Source: India Water Portal)
Controversial Water Pollution Amendment Bill clears Rajya Sabha amidst concerns
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 15 Feb, 2024 10:14 PM

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

The Amendment Bill may provide potential encouragement to river pollution (Image: Rawpixel)
Transformative impact of fluorosis mitigation and WASH programme
The implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission taps not only improved the quality of life for the villagers but also served as a model for proactive community-driven solutions in the face of environmental challenges. Posted on 13 Feb, 2024 12:53 PM

Masru 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.

Implementation of WASH programme and fluorosis mitigation measures (Image: Anita Sharma)
Job opening at Arghyam: Lead- India Water Portal & Communications
Posted on 13 Feb, 2024 12:00 PM

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.

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.

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