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August 10, 2024
Changing waterscapes trigger the spread of Zika in urban India 
While citizens need to play their part to prevent diseases such as Zika, municipal bodies/urban area authorities need to pull their socks up and set right the poor governance mechanisms that are slowly turning cities into hotbeds of diseases, filth and mismanagement.
The Aedes aegypti mosquito, the culprit for causing Zika (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
July 28, 2024
Tap into the numbers: Budget insights on WASH
The budget allocation for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation reflects a steady upward trajectory, underscoring the importance of scaling financial commitments to meet the growing demands of the WASH sector.
Child drinking water from handpump in Guna, Madhya Pradesh (Image: Anil Gulati, India Water Portal Flickr)
March 15, 2024
Surat and Bengaluru lead in used water management
A study by CEEW study indexes 503 urban local bodies from 10 states with a treated used water reuse policy. Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab are ahead in used water management in India.
Yelahanka water treatment plant (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
February 5, 2024
Shimla's future: Crafting a development plan
Navigating sustainable development in the wake of legal battles and environmental challenges
The heavy rains and landslides in 2023 have highlighted the city's inability to bear the burden of additional population (Image: Vincent Desjardins; CC BY 2.0 DEED)
December 12, 2023
Technological solutions for water sustainability: Challenges and prospects
This book is a valuable resource for everyone concerned with the changing water situation in the country, and the potential of new technologies for sustainable use of water.
A sewage treatment plant at Bangalore, Jakkur for managing urban water sustainably. Image for representation purposes only. (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
October 20, 2023
Building community expertise in planning, designing, and overseeing WASH systems
A holistic approach to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives
Shantilata uses a cloth to filter out the high iron content in the salty water, filled from a hand pump, in the village Sitapur on the outskirts of Bhadrak, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha (Image: WaterAid/ Anindito Mukherjee)
Changing waterscapes trigger the spread of Zika in urban India 
While citizens need to play their part to prevent diseases such as Zika, municipal bodies/urban area authorities need to pull their socks up and set right the poor governance mechanisms that are slowly turning cities into hotbeds of diseases, filth and mismanagement.
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 09:45 AM

The erratic monsoon and the increasing cases of Zika
The Aedes aegypti mosquito, the culprit for causing Zika (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Tap into the numbers: Budget insights on WASH
The budget allocation for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation reflects a steady upward trajectory, underscoring the importance of scaling financial commitments to meet the growing demands of the WASH sector.
Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA)
Posted on 28 Jul, 2024 06:54 PM

The Union Budget 2024–25 of India outlines key priorities and financial allocations aimed at improving the nation's social and economic conditions.
Child drinking water from handpump in Guna, Madhya Pradesh (Image: Anil Gulati, India Water Portal Flickr)
The conundrum of water quality in urban water supply in India
This article argues for the need to explore an alternative model of decentralised treatment and non-pipe mode of water supply to overcome the issues of water quality in cities in India.
Sachin Tiwale
Posted on 13 Jul, 2024 02:36 PM

The recent Pey Jal Survekshan reveals that only 10 percent of cities provide safe drinking water to their citizens.
Piped water, but is it safe water? (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Urbanisation eats away Bengaluru's lakes
How has urbanisation affected Bengaluru's lakes? This study explores.
Suman Kumar Sourav
Lily Clements
Thanh Thi Nguyen
Andreas Buerkert
Posted on 30 Jun, 2024 10:56 PM

Urban and periurban water landscapes of Bengaluru
Puthenhalli lake, Bengaluru (Image Source: SlowPhoton via Wikimedia Commons)
New-age solutions for Bangalore’s water crisis
Charting a path towards sustainable water management in Bangalore: Strategies for resilience, equity, and innovation
STS Global
Posted on 10 Apr, 2024 04:27 PM

The unprecedented water crisis gripping the city of Bangalore demands urgent attention. With soaring temperatures, acute water shortages and district-wide drought declarations, the gravity of the situation cannot be overstated. Projections indicate an increase in water demand of approximately 800 million litres per day (MLD) by 2031.
Bengaluru faces unprecedented water crisis (Image: Rawpixel; CC0 1.0 Universal)
Sustainable solutions: Meghalaya's Water Conclave 2024
The conference concluded with the adoption of the Shillong Declaration, outlining key principles for sustainable water management and ecosystem preservation in hill regions.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 02 Apr, 2024 09:00 PM

The Meghalaya government in February 2024 hosted its first International Water Conclave 2024 in Shillong. The gathering involved the engagement of diverse experts, scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders, exchanging insights and ideas pertaining to water management. The conference, emphasising knowledge sharing and learning, is slated to become an annual event.
Umiam lake, Shillong (Image: Vikramjit Kakati; Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)
A Public Information System to map unplanned urbanisation in Bengaluru unveiled
News this fortnight
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 22 Mar, 2024 09:10 AM

Scientists from IISc unveil a Public Information System to map unplanned urbanisation in Bengaluru  
The growing concrete jungle in Indian cities (Image Source: Amita Bhaduri)
NGT orders response on Chennai’s Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
Policy matters this fortnight
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 19 Mar, 2024 06:09 PM

NGT seeks accountability for Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
Chitlapakkam lake, Chennai (Image: Destination Infinity, Wikimedia Commons)
Surat and Bengaluru lead in used water management
A study by CEEW study indexes 503 urban local bodies from 10 states with a treated used water reuse policy. Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab are ahead in used water management in India.
Council on Energy Environment and Water
Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 08:11 PM

A recent report ‘Enabling circular economy in used water management in India: A municipal index for assessing urban local bodies’ performance’ by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (C
Yelahanka water treatment plant (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
India's WASH allocations: Initiatives, gaps, and future strategies - Budget 2024-25
This analysis by CBGA of budgetary allocations reveals trends in funding, highlighting challenges in scaling financial commitments for the WASH sector.
Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA)
Posted on 12 Feb, 2024 08:52 PM

The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), which has been entrusted with the pivotal role of overseeing the development and management of India's water resources, serves as the bedrock for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, through flagship initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).
JJM has embarked on an ambitious journey to ensure functional household tap connections for every rural household (Image: Luis Quintero)
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