Lakes, Ponds and Wetlands

NITI Aayog panel likely to propose incentives for efficient use of water

The picturesque village of Marasanapalli in Bagepalli Block, Karnataka is home to 70 households who primarily practise agriculture, livestock rearing, and daily wage labour. Farmers here grow a variety of vegetables such as beans, ridge gourd, cauliflower, spring onion and beetroot, and some with land in the command area of the village tank grow paddy.

Madhya Pradesh's climate smart villages provide lessons in climate change adaptability

A Climate Smart Village project initiated by the state government on natural farming in Madhya Pradesh villages has yielded highly successful results setting an example for other villages in India to follow.

Tamil Nadu unveils organic farming policy with a focus on promoting chemical-free agriculture

Healthy pond ecosystems are critical for achieving several sustainable development goals (SDG) through numerous ecosystem services (e.g., flood control, nutrient retention, and carbon sequestration).

Green growth finds prominence in the Union Budget 2023-24

Wetlands in India, under threat!

North-East India, home to the wettest place on the planet (Mawsynram), is a major biodiversity hotspot.

Significant drop in the volume of Ganga river water and groundwater in the river basin, reveals WMO report

What are inland waters