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May 6, 2024
Floating forward: An entrepreneur's tryst for 'clean-water' bodies
In our quest to spotlight dedicated entrepreneurs in the water sector, we bring you the inspiring story of Priyanshu Kamath, an IIT Bombay alumnus, who pivoted from a lucrative corporate career to tackle one of India's most intricate water quality challenges, that of pollution of its urban water bodies.
Innovative solutions to clean urban water bodies, Floating islands (Photo Credit: Priyanshu Kamath)
April 28, 2024
चंपावत की श्यामला ताल झील सूखने लगी है
जानिए क्या कारण है कि चंपावत जिले की एकमात्र झील श्यामलाताल आज अपने अस्तित्व को तलाश रही है और तकरीबन 7 मीटर गहरी झील में अब सिर्फ एक से डेढ़ मीटर पानी रह गया है।
चंपावत की श्यामलाताल झील, प्रतीकात्मक
October 28, 2023
The fast disappearing urban wetlands of Delhi
While Delhi NCR is undergoing rapid urbanisation, what is the state of the wetlands in the region? A study finds out.
Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Noida (Image Source: Awankanch via Wikimedia Commons)
September 21, 2023
Empowered by the PESA Act, a Mahila Sangh relentlessly works to reclaim governance
PESA Act unleashed: The Mahila Sangh's ongoing governance transformation
Women from the Mahila Gram Sangh (Image: FES)
July 5, 2023
Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu sets an example by becoming water secure
News this fortnight
Being water secure. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: India Water Portal Flickr photos)
May 17, 2023
Bhuj citizens seek restoration of Hamirsar and other water bodies
Given Hamirsar's significance, the Jal Shakti Ministry had designated it as one of India's 75 water heritage monuments
Need to resuscitate the traditional water system and expand its catchment (Image: Raman Patel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0)
Videos
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Pink city turns heat island
A new phenomenon, urban heat islands in Jaipur indicates that the city has begun to witness the worst of climate change.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 18 Jun, 2018 09:37 AM

This summer, Jaipur’s temperatures are soaring upwards of 40 degree Celsius. Jaipur witnessed its hottest day on April 26 when a temperature of 43.2 degree Celsius was recorded.
A man sits under the scorching heat of the sun in front of Amer fort in Jaipur. The city landscape is now dominated by heat trapping materials that prevent its cooling through evapotranspiration. (Picture courtesy: Prabhu B Doss, Flickr Commons: CC-By-NC-ND-2.0)
Atal Bhujal Yojana approved by World Bank
Policy matters this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 12 Jun, 2018 01:29 PM

World Bank approves Atal Bhujal Yojana to improve groundwater management
Groundwater is being exploited beyond measure in many blocks across India. (Picture courtesy: IWP Flickr)
Toilets need water, women suffer under ODF drive
Toilets in households have only increased the drudgery of village women as they have to fetch water from faraway sources for toilet use.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 12 Jun, 2018 01:28 PM

Rajasthan is all geared up for the open defecation free (ODF) status well before the national deadline of October 2, 2019. According to the assistant engineer of the nagar parishad, Resha Singh, 4.75 lakh toilets have been constructed since October 2, 2014 in Alwar district which is about to be declared ODF.
Village women collect water for toilet use. (Photo by India Water Portal)
Study finds uranium in groundwater across 16 states
News this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 12 Jun, 2018 01:18 PM

Groundwater from aquifers across 16 states found to be contaminated with uranium
India's dependence on groundwater is very high across sectors. (Picture courtesy: Wikimedia Commons)
Wetland turns treasure trove of herbs
Medicinal herbs, edible greens and fruits thrive in and around Chennai’s Sembakkam lake, reveals a study.
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 11 Jun, 2018 11:31 AM

The districts of Tiruvallur, Chennai and Kanchipuram once boasted of a landscape densely dotted with wetlands and a lifestyle that was closely linked to the survival of these water bodies.
Sembakkam lake currently spans across a 100 acres in South Chennai. (Picture courtesy: Care Earth Trust)
Alwar homes, farms and factories fight for water
Water conflict in Rajasthan’s Alwar district is not just between upstream and downstream users; it is also between users with domestic, agricultural and industrial needs.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 07 Jun, 2018 11:46 AM

Lewari, a village located around 17 km from Alwar in Rajasthan, is the site of a water conflict these days. “The production of Jayanti jaljeera, haazme ka lalantop drink (a digestive drink) has left our village parched,” says Nanak Singh, a resident.
Operation of sluice outlet of Siliserh lake is marked by chaos and conflict among various interest groups.
Cauvery Water Management Authority comes into being
Policy matters this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 05 Jun, 2018 07:22 AM

Union government constitutes the Cauvery Water Management Authority 
The contentious Cauvery (Picture courtesy: NDTV)
Delhi to amicably settle water dispute with Haryana
News this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 05 Jun, 2018 07:14 AM

Delhi Jal Board decides to withdraw all cases against Haryana to amicably settle water dispute
The parched Yamuna (Photo courtesy: The Indian Express)
Water supply crisis hits Shimla hard
News this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 29 May, 2018 11:55 AM

Shimla reels under severe water crunch
No water supply for seven consecutive days in Shimla leaves residents angry. (Photo courtesy: The Hindu)
Centre’s draft Cauvery Management Scheme approved
Policy matters this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 22 May, 2018 10:29 AM

SC approves Centre’s draft scheme for sharing Cauvery river water among riparian states
Draft scheme expected to ease distribution of Cauvery water.(Picture courtesy: Hindustan Times)
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