Contamination, Pollution and Quality

While good water quality is crucial for health and survival, contamination of water resources continues to be a daunting challenge in India with 1,95,813 habitations in the country having poor water quality.

Karnataka to launch 'water surface solar energy parks' on its lakes

Three government departments of Karnataka, namely the minor irrigation, water resources and Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) have come together to create the first-ever ‘water surface solar energy parks’ in southern India.

The recent Pey Jal Survekshan reveals that only 10 percent of cities provide safe drinking water to their citizens.

Urban and periurban water landscapes of Bengaluru

Heavy metals can harm aquatic life in freshwater bodies

Nagi and Nakti wetlands in Bihar get recognition under the Ramsar convention

Poor air quality, emissions drag India down in Environmental Performance Index

Research shows that social factors, in addition to medical care, significantly influence health outcomes. These social determinants include clean air, healthcare, food, education, decent working conditions, adequate housing, clean water, and standard of living. Access to safe drinking water is a key factor in improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities.

Launched in 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide every rural household with adequate and safe drinking water by 2024.

According to the latest report from UNICEF and the World Health Organization (2022), 2.2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water. Previous findings indicate that improving access to safe drinking water prevents 4 percent of the global disease burden.