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Renewable Energy
Can grey and green coexist on urban landscape?
Posted on 31 Aug, 2017 03:03 PMFar in the distance, towards the edge of Noida and Greater Noida flows the Hindon river amidst clusters of modern highrise buildings. A few years ago, the landscape here was more countrified and quite distinct from the low rise neghbourhoods of Delhi dotted with its numerous parks and abundant institutional spaces.
![Building bye-laws mandate that builders adhere to environmental norms and install energy-saving mechanisms like solar installations, water harvesting and waste recycling methods.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/spring-meadows.jpg?itok=_njRNsuW)
Pancheshwar dam public hearing continues
Posted on 30 Aug, 2017 05:56 AMPublic hearing for Pancheshwar dam continues while ignoring people's concern
![We don't want dams, dams destroy mountains,' reads a slogan painted on a wall in Uttarakhand (Image Source: GJ Lingaraj)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/a_protest_message_against_tehri_dam_garhwal_uttarakhand_0_0.jpg?itok=Ulx575Fz)
Asia is at high risk of flooding: Report
Posted on 18 Jul, 2017 12:25 PMAsia has the highest number of people exposed to flooding: Report
![A woman wades through a flooded road. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/3583138166_5e167c6271_z.jpg?itok=ASH6b92H)
Solar irrigation cooperative to solve groundwater crisis
Posted on 06 Jun, 2017 08:16 AMIndia's groundwater crisis: Gujarat's solar irrigation cooperative embarks on a solution
![A solar water pump (Source: Sehgal Foundation)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/smsf2_1.png?itok=VqYN_3oZ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Solar water pumps
Posted on 29 Mar, 2017 06:10 PMThis is a simple guide that answers some of the most popular questions related to solar water pumps. This list of Q&A will help you understand what they are and their growing importance these days. Please click on a question for detailed information.
![Submersible pumps of 2HP (Source: Sehgal Foundation)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/smsf2_0.png?itok=ShDmzDo0)
India faces severe water crisis
Posted on 14 Mar, 2017 09:56 AMStorage levels dip in country's major reservoirs: Government
![A reservoir in Coorg, Karnataka (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/2351879076_a1c278859e_z.jpg?itok=4byOT_8I)
New paradigms in WASH service delivery: Roundtable discussion, IIT Madras
Posted on 16 Nov, 2016 10:06 AMAbout: IIT Madras will be conducting a round table discussion titled 'Emerging Paradigms in Water,Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) service delivery' on 23rd November, 2016
Power crisis: Time to go green
Posted on 08 Sep, 2016 06:33 PMDespite the severe water management crisis India is going through, hydro energy continues to be the second leading source of power, next only to thermal-based energy in the country. Hydropower generates over 16 percent of India’s electricity.
![Tehri, a hydropower dam in Uttarakhand (Source: Mayank Gupta, Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/tehri-wide_angle-mayank_gupta-wikimedia-commons.jpg?itok=hIGyIrZV)
Spike in farmer suicides
Posted on 21 Aug, 2016 08:47 PMIndia witnesses 40 percent rise in farmer suicides in a year
![A farmer in his field. (Source: India Water Portal)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/farmer_8_0.jpg?itok=OMozgQZX)
Short-term training course on solar-powered pumping systems sustainable solution for community-based for drinking water supply
Posted on 03 Jun, 2016 08:37 PMObjective of training: