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Groundwater
Not all heroes wear capes, some fight amongst us
Posted on 04 Jun, 2021 06:40 PMThe entire world is going through an environmental crisis which calls for a transformational change. It is time we take responsibility and work together as a community to find bold, creative and innovative solutions to restore our planet.
Amidst Covid-19 second wave, two cyclones hit the Indian coasts
Posted on 27 May, 2021 09:26 PMCyclone Tauktae hit the west coast, while Yaas batters the east coast
Investing in “local water professionals” for the country’s water security
Posted on 26 May, 2021 03:17 PMFor decades, governments, philanthropies, CSRs and CSOs have been exploring ways to ensure water security for both lifeline activities and livelihoods.
Crop diversification to address the water crisis in Punjab
Posted on 25 May, 2021 04:48 PMPunjab, sucked dry
Water, at a price!
Posted on 21 May, 2021 11:15 PMDarjeeling, a water starved town
Hill stations in India are increasingly getting water scarce. Darjeeling, a well-known Himalayan town, continues to face water scarcity every year during the dry season, despite the abundant monsoon rainfall and several perennial rivers and streams.
Mining affected areas and its impact on livelihoods: Meghalaya
Posted on 27 Apr, 2021 12:28 AMMeghalaya has a predominantly agrarian economy.
Reducing air pollution due to stubble burning in Northwest India
Posted on 16 Apr, 2021 07:58 PMThere is a predictability to the narrative around North India’s air pollution. Air that is unhealthy all year-round becomes unbreathable during winter, largely due to particulate matter in emissions from farm fires in Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh.
The first mile goes a long way
Posted on 15 Apr, 2021 08:55 PMOne silver lining to a brutal 2020 was that it brought long overdue recognition to India’s frontline workers. Throughout the pandemic, we witnessed ASHA workers reaching out to make families aware of safety measures and village-based professionals conducting surveys to identify the needs of the most vulnerable.
Will Andhra Pradesh’s free bore well scheme deplete groundwater?
Posted on 10 Apr, 2021 09:40 AMGovernment policies usually have multiple objectives such as reducing poverty and inequality, contributing to development, and so on. Most of these policies are influenced by a host of socio-economic factors, the internal political environment, and best practices, among others.
Drinking water access to all in Bihar: Reach, benefits and challenges
Posted on 06 Apr, 2021 01:17 PMThe problem of drinking water in India is becoming more acute by the day, as one can see people queuing up at wells, water tankers, and common water points during summers in mos