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Rural Water
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.
![Frontline workers get trained and acquire invaluable skills in the process of fulfilling their roles within one or multiple programs](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2021-05/Cover%20photo_CHIRAG%20Kulgarh%20springs%20community%20discussions.jpg?itok=F-E7313Z)
Fostering rural livelihoods post COVID
Posted on 18 May, 2021 09:09 PMAs per a new study conducted by the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) and IIMPACT, an NGO loss of income and livelihood are among the top concerns for rural communities struggling to cope with the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic.
![Must have protocols for timely action and outreach in times of need (Image: DMD, Government of Bihar)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2021-05/sdrf%20camp.jpg?itok=P7qtXI2D)
Rural realities amid second COVID surge
Posted on 17 May, 2021 10:44 PMThe second wave of COVID-19 has now spread to the rural pockets of the country at a much faster rate than it did during the first wave of the outbreak.
![There is a need to strengthen the capacities of ASHA workers, and other healthcare and grassroots workers. (Image: DMD, Government of Bihar)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2021-05/bihar.jpg?itok=UqPRovQ2)
Human-tiger conflict in Panna
Posted on 04 May, 2021 08:10 PMPanna Tiger Reserve located in the Vindhyan mountain range in Madhya Pradesh is spread over 542.67 square kilometres. The climate in Panna is warm and temperate.
![Human animal conflict has negative consequences for both people, their resources and animals (Image: Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2021-05/Panna_Tiger.jpg?itok=K8E1OuHx)
Skilling and engaging first mile actors to enable local water management: Context, opportunities, and engagement possibilities
Posted on 17 Apr, 2021 11:46 AMEvery year, programs of central and state governments and donor-supported programs train thousands of people who work to implement programs on water and sanitation in their villages.
![There is an urgency to create a database of such skilled persons and engage them in future programs or on a long-term basis through different engagement models. (Image: ForWater Partners)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2021-04/skill1.jpg?itok=-w08GbKB)
Join the Environment Club's Jal Chaupal at Arnawali Village, Meerut
Posted on 02 Apr, 2021 07:09 PM![Arnawali](/sites/default/files/inline-images/0001-5069057996_20210730_104253_0000.png)
About the Paani Ki Baat Campaign: The situation of the constantly falling groundwater levels is worrisome, if it is to be raised, aware
Testing of drinking water gets easy for users
Posted on 17 Mar, 2021 11:10 AMTesting drinking water gets easy thanks to JJM and ICMR
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Mini piped water scheme helps overcome social exclusion
Posted on 11 Jan, 2021 10:34 AMIn 2016, India ranked 131 among 188 countries in the Human Development Index (HDI). With a population of 1.3 billion, the need for services is high, a
Over 97 million Indians were currently being exposed to extreme floods: Report
Posted on 23 Dec, 2020 03:53 PM75 percent districts in India are hotspots of extreme climate events: Report
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Patterns of social exclusion in watershed development in India
Posted on 27 Nov, 2020 11:13 PMHow have watershed development projects fared in India? Have they helped in better distribution of benefits among the poor and marginalised? Why is it important to talk about watershed development at this juncture?
This book by Dr Eshwer Kale dwells on these questions and explores issues around social exclusion among resource-poor people in watershed development projects.
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