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Urban Water
Urbanisation eats away Bengaluru's lakes
Posted on 30 Jun, 2024 10:56 PMUrban and periurban water landscapes of Bengaluru
![Puthenhalli lake, Bengaluru (Image Source: SlowPhoton via Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-06/Puttenahalli%20%20lake.jpg?itok=hdJQFrhC)
New-age solutions for Bangalore’s water crisis
Posted on 10 Apr, 2024 04:27 PMThe 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)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-04/water-crisis_0.jpg?itok=mx0myhIW)
Sustainable solutions: Meghalaya's Water Conclave 2024
Posted on 02 Apr, 2024 09:00 PMThe 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)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/Umiam_Lake%2C_Shillong%2C_Meghalaya.jpg?itok=NCjeDt1x)
A Public Information System to map unplanned urbanisation in Bengaluru unveiled
Posted on 22 Mar, 2024 09:10 AMScientists from IISc unveil a Public Information System to map unplanned urbanisation in Bengaluru
![The growing concrete jungle in Indian cities (Image Source: Amita Bhaduri)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/Concrete.jpg?itok=CtsYZNXZ)
NGT orders response on Chennai’s Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
Posted on 19 Mar, 2024 06:09 PMNGT seeks accountability for Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
![Chitlapakkam lake, Chennai (Image: Destination Infinity, Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/Chitlapakkam-lake-chennai-3-r.jpg?itok=o7uyK-H9)
Surat and Bengaluru lead in used water management
Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 08:11 PMA 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)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-03/yalahanka-water-treatment-plant.jpg?itok=-KL-_ABu)
India's WASH allocations: Initiatives, gaps, and future strategies - Budget 2024-25
Posted on 12 Feb, 2024 08:52 PMThe 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)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-02/tap.jpg?itok=-DXllHRr)
Shimla's future: Crafting a development plan
Posted on 05 Feb, 2024 11:02 AMThe Supreme Court has allowed the lifting of the ban on construction on the 17 green belts of Shimla and the core area of the city imposed by the National Green Tribunal in connection with the Himachal Pradesh government's Shimla Development Plan 2041.
![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)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-02/Shimla-development.jpg?itok=icPdM-si)
Arghyam: A praxis on regenerating a groundwater civilisation
Posted on 18 Dec, 2023 05:17 PMArghyam, which started as a funding organisation, has evolved into being an influential voice in the water ecosystem. At present, it works with a network of organisations on water security solutions across the country.
![Arghyam has an emphasis on community-based groundwater projects (Image: Anil Gulati/India Water Portal)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-12/well.jpg?itok=5G2pFsX_)
Technological solutions for water sustainability: Challenges and prospects
Posted on 12 Dec, 2023 11:59 AM![BOOK](/sites/default/files/inline-images/BOOK1.jpg)
This open access book titled 'Technological solutions for water sustaina
![A sewage treatment plant at Bangalore, Jakkur for managing urban water sustainably. Image for representation purposes only. (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2023-12/Jakkur%20plant.jpg?itok=FIXx9PKV)