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September 6, 2024 A millet-based approach to combating malnutrition in Odisha
Mixing of ingredients for preparation of ragi mix by women self-help group members (Image: WASSAN)
July 2, 2024 Community governance for groundwater management
Jasmine on the fields as part of the groundwater collectivisation agreement at Kummara Vandla Palli village, Sri Satya Sai District. (Images: WASSAN/Swaran)
June 30, 2024 SHGs empower women, ensure sustainability: A model for water tax collection in Burhanpur
Rural water security (Image: Shawn, Save the Children USA; CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
January 7, 2024 Need to nudge state governments to evolve a detailed roadmap (planning, implementation and operations related strategies)—immediate, medium and long-term—for ensuring drinking water security.
Demand-responsive approach became the mainstay of the project with the initiation of sectoral reforms (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
December 28, 2023 The report presents six case studies on how sustainable agriculture programmes scaled up in the past in India
A farmer uses a hosepipe to irrigate crops at her farm in the Nilgiris mountains, Tamil Nadu (Image: IWMI Flickr Photos; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)
December 19, 2023 This IIM Bangalore study highlights the spillover effects of public investments in rural water supply systems in the form of employment generation.
The employment structure under Jal Jeevan Mission encompasses both direct and indirect employment during construction and O&M phases. (Image: Wallpaperflare)
MSMEs: Driving green growth
PHDCCI Global Summit on Sustainability highlights MSMEs' crucial role in India's green growth and climate action Posted on 14 Sep, 2024 09:33 AM

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) hosted the 'Global Summit on Sustainability MSMEs – Small Businesses, Big Impact' in New Delhi on September 13, 2024.

Innovating for sustainability (Image: Deviantart)
From bandages to biocomposites: 5 bamboo startups making a difference
Bamboo: A fascinating grass with immense potential to revolutionise sustainable living. Posted on 13 Sep, 2024 09:24 PM

India boasts the world’s second-largest bamboo reserves, second only to China. With 136+ species thriving across the country, especially in the northeastern states, bamboo plays a pivotal role in both forests and industries. It covers 13% of India’s forest area, providing livelihoods for millions and serving as a sustainable alternative to timber and plastic.

Bamboo can be used for eco-friendly products and social impact (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Navigating the renewable frontier
Unveiling India’s path to 1,500 GW and beyond Posted on 10 Sep, 2024 10:54 PM

Scaling India's renewable energy (RE) capacity beyond 1,500 gigawatts (GW) will present significant challenges related to land, water, population, and climate, according to a recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Although India's total RE potential exceeds 24,000 GW, not all of this is achievable due to various constraints.

Much of India's RE potential is located in areas with high climate risks and high land prices (Image: Rawpixel)
Millets for malnutrition: A women-led initiative
A millet-based approach to combating malnutrition in Odisha Posted on 06 Sep, 2024 05:50 PM

Malnutrition remains a significant issue in Kendujhar district, Odisha. According to the National Family Health Survey-5, approximately 33 percent of children under the age of five exhibit stunting, indicative of chronic malnutrition in Kendujhar. Additionally, 45 percent of children in the same age group are underweight.

Mixing of ingredients for preparation of ragi mix by women self-help group members (Image: WASSAN)
The ripple effect: How clean water is changing lives
How PepsiCo is making a splash in rural India Posted on 05 Sep, 2024 05:14 PM

World Water Week serves as a reminder of the impact that access to clean water can have around the globe. Water is not just a resource; it is the essence of this planet and its community. Its availability and quality can shape one's life, determining health, education, and economic development.

The importance of community-based solutions (Image: Pepsico India)
From laundry to landfill
The period panties revolution and its impact on waste management Posted on 05 Sep, 2024 03:06 PM

The feminine hygiene industry in India is a substantial sector, currently valued at an impressive INR 7300 crores and projected to reach INR 13200 crores by 2030. However, this growth is accompanied by an unexpected downside – a significant buildup of menstrual waste in landfills.

From waste to wellness (Image: Healthfab)
Google-backed fund selects four Indian organisations for AI-driven climate solutions
India's climate heroes get a tech boost
Posted on 02 Sep, 2024 11:06 PM

By supporting four innovative Indian organisations, Google.org and Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) are fostering a new wave of AI-driven environmental solutions that promise to make meaningful impacts in water security, climate resilience, and sustainable urban development across India.

AI-powered solutions for India's water and climate challenges
Clicks for change: Youth leading disaster relief
Empowering the next generation: Digital solutions for disaster-prone communities Posted on 12 Aug, 2024 01:21 PM

International Youth Day, celebrated annually on August 12, shines a spotlight on the vital contributions and challenges of young people worldwide. This year's theme, "From clicks to progress: Youth digital pathways for sustainable development," underscores the transformative potential of digital solutions driven by youth.

Digital tools for disaster mitigation (Image: SEEDS)
Green fix for Delhi's stormwater and pollution woes
The recent floods highlight the urgent need for tree-planting initiatives such as ‘Trees for Delhi’ Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 07:50 PM

Three students perished in the flooded basement of their coaching facility, causing a recent tragedy to occur in the nation's capital. About half of the city's typical rainfall was absorbed a century ago, according to town planners and environmentalists.

Urgent need for tree planting in Delhi to address stormwater management and air pollution (Image: Grow-Trees.com)
Assam's Jaldoot campaign to be implemented in schools across India
News this fortnight Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 04:26 PM

Assam's Jaldoot initiative to be implemented in CBSE schools nationally

Student champions and safe drinking water in Assam. (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
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