Contamination, Pollution and Quality

Cheyyur, a town 100 km from Chennai in Kanchipuram, has been identified as the site for a 4000 MW Ultra Mega Power Plant (UMPP) by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

50% of MGNREGS work should be for improving water conservation: Government

J&K reels under the worst flood in 60 years

If one takes a walk on the coastal towns of Neelankarai and Marina in Chennai between December and April, distinct tracks in the sand will be visible from the beach till the shore. These are the unmistakeable tracks of the Olive Ridley sea turtles that nest on these beaches.

Chennai's Fort St.George, built in 1644, was the first English fortress to be built in India. It laid the foundation for further settlements around it and the city of Madras gradually expanded around the fort over the years. 

Government identifies 11 states along Ganga for sewer link

Forest clearance granted to the proposed Renuka Dam

Heavy rain causes floods in Uttarakahand, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

The vast plain in Mithilanchal (now a part of Bihar) wore a festive look despite the early hour. People had been gathering since the wee hours of the morning. Children wore their festive best while women, flowers in their hair and anticipation in their eyes. The air was redolent with the fragrance of the ceremonial fire and the aroma of roasting gram and fried sweets.

About the training:

The training will be led by Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) & South Asia Pure Water Initiative, Inc. (SAPWII). Highly qualified trainers from Canada, USA, and India will be conducting the training.