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September 5, 2024
India's sewage future
The current state of play regarding sewage treatment standards in India
Clogged pipes: India's sewage treatment crisis (Image: Trey Ratcliff, Flickr Commons; CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
September 2, 2024
NGT’s uniform standards: A controversial approach to sewage management
Recommendations made by an expert committee, the NGT's subsequent orders, and a critical analysis of these developments
Drum screens at Bharwara sewage treatment plant (Image: India Water Portal)
August 30, 2024
India’s efforts at water pollution control: Legislative frameworks and real-world impacts
This article traces the evolution of the legislative framework for water pollution in India and its implications for wastewater treatment standards in the country. 
Open drains in Alwar (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
August 22, 2024
From pollution to solutions
The journey of sewage treatment standards and the challenge of treating India’s growing wastewater
Need to fix wastewater effluent standards (Image: Kristian Bjornard)
August 1, 2024
Weed wars: The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice
Recognising the limitations of relying solely on herbicides, a strategic shift towards preventive measures is crucial
Relying solely on chemicals to keep weeds at bay isn't sustainable and can harm the environment. (Image: Needpix)
June 12, 2024
The ripple effect of safe drinking water on health under Jal Jeevan Mission
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)
Millions wait for toilets and water
While millions of people in India still wait for their share of water and toilets, this year's budget fails to give them any hope.
Amita Bhaduri
Priya Desai
Posted on 24 Feb, 2018 10:31 AM

GoI allocations for the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is Rs. 22,357 crores
The state of water supply and sanitation continues to be poor in India.
Supreme Court delivers Cauvery verdict
News this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 20 Feb, 2018 05:44 AM

Supreme Court reduces quantum of water allocated to Tamil Nadu in Cauvery verdict
Long awaited verdict on Cauvery water sharing out. (Picture courtesy: NDTV)
Harvesting rainwater effectively
An innovative project makes rainwater harvesting easier and more effective in certain areas of Mewat village with increased groundwater salinity.
Lalit Mohan Sharma
Posted on 15 Feb, 2018 01:25 PM

One of the major causes of deterioration of water quality is the increase in overall salinity. Total hardness and the presence of materials like fluoride, nitrate, iron, arsenic, and toxic metal ions determine salinity levels in groundwater. With the demand for groundwater growing rapidly, its exploitation is also accelerating which causes depletion.
The innovation was introduced in a government school building in Untka village located in Mewat district of Haryana.
Floating filth mars market on water
Kolkata’s floating market that opened to much fanfare paints a picture of neglect within days of its inauguration.
Gurvinder Singh
Posted on 08 Feb, 2018 02:49 PM

The beautiful city of Kolkata had another first to its credit when the much anticipated floating market was inaugurated on January 24 by the chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee.
A fruit stall at the market. (Pictures courtesy: Gurvinder Singh)
Weeds to increase with climate change
A new study finds out that climate change could exacerbate weed problem as weeds can better adapt to it than crop plants.
Aditi Jain
Posted on 01 Feb, 2018 07:40 PM

Weeds are a persistent problem for farmers. A recent assessment by the Directorate of Weed Research shows that India loses crops worth $ 11 billion every year to these farm intruders. 
Weeds are sturdier than crop plants and could survive climate change. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Government announces new river revival strategy
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 30 Jan, 2018 08:54 PM

Environment ministry announces new strategy to revive major river water systems
River Cauvery at Hogenakal, Karnataka (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
India slips to 177th position in green rankings this year
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 30 Jan, 2018 08:31 PM

India among bottom performers in global Environmental Performance Index 
A power plant in Korba. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Slow death of a river
River Mutha, which was once the lifeline of Pune, is in dire straits. Concerted and systematic efforts involving citizens, experts and administrators need to be made urgently to save the river.
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 30 Jan, 2018 02:46 PM

River Mutha, the pride of Pune, lovingly called 'Muthai' or 'mother Mutha', is dying a slow death, thanks to the rapidly urbanising city which is depositing huge amounts of untreated sewage and dirt in its waters.
River Mutha, as it flows through Pune city. (Source: India Water Portal)
Nispana summit ends on a high note
The third national summit by Nispana dives deep into sustainable water supply and sanitation in India.
Nispana
Posted on 24 Jan, 2018 03:09 PM

Sustainable water supply and sanitation is a critical area in India’s urbanisation drive. Various national initiatives are currently underway to tackle the current challenges in water scarcity, the impact of climate change and adaptation, the increasing demand in providing quality water and effective sanitation for the billions of inhabitants.
The summit gets inaugurated. (Pic courtesy: Nispana)
Intensive survey ordered for western UP rivers
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 24 Jan, 2018 10:36 AM

Conduct intensive survey of western UP rivers: NGT
The polluted Hindon river (Source: Hindi Water Portal)
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