Governance

Aims of the report:

The word 'Theertham' literally means ‘water’ but in Hindu mythology, it is usually the physical holy water body associated with a temple or deity.

ICIMOD wins accolade for its flood warning system

Government to scrap river interlinking project, if it will pose threat to environment: Uma Bharti

TSR Subramanian Committee submits report on environmental laws to the Environment Ministry

An interactive tool to monitor progress of toilet construction launched

A decade ago, Jamwadi village in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, was a famous tourist attraction due to its beautiful lake. Now, there is no lake to speak of thanks to the Raymond factory in Yavatmal. Wastewaster from the factory flows untreated into the lake, which is located 15 kms away.

The Water Awards are proposed for the following four categories so as to recognise efforts and build up a database of sustainable models across various sectors:

Nature and wildlife can be better conserved if local communities are duly educated and motivated. Nearly 70 km south of Bhubaneswar, the Mangalajodi village on the edge of Chilka lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, is a testimony to that argument.

Gujarat's data on toilets and drinking water facilities in schools need investigation: CAG