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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)
September 9, 2023
What are the major challenges facing urban drinking water supply in India?
Effective governance is crucial for addressing the water sector challenges and ensuring sustainable water management
Governance mechanisms often fail to ensure effective community participation, leading to top-down approaches that may not suit local contexts (Image: Hippopx; Creative Commons Zero - CC0)
July 10, 2023
How data and technology can improve urban livability
By fostering strong collaborations and pooling resources, cities can collectively address the challenges of data-driven urbanization, says NIUA report
There is tremendous transformative potential of data driven approaches in shaping urban environments (Image: Needpix, CC0)
Fazilka citizens protest against planned encroachment on ecosensitive Badha lake wetland by Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA)
PUDA's new colony being planned for sale in the vicinity of Badha Lake Wetland Fazilka falls under the eco-sensitive Zone.
Graduates Welfare Association
Fazilka
Posted on 21 Jul, 2011 04:16 PM

Forwarded to the portal by: Graduates Welfare Association, Fazilka
Threat of land subsidence in and around Kolkata City and East Kolkata Wetlands – A paper in Journal of Earth System Science
The groundwater of the cities and wetland areas should be developed cautiously based on the groundwater potential to minimize the threat of land subsidence, the report says.
P K Sikdar
P Sahu
Posted on 18 Jul, 2011 07:33 PM

This paper in Journal of Earth System Science attempts to estimate the possible rate of land subsidence of Kolkata City including Salt Lake City and the adjoining East Kolkata Wetlands located at the lower part of the deltaic alluvial plain of South Bengal basin. Land subsidence is an environmental hazard which is caused by overdraft of groundwater or oil extraction and results in gradual settling or sudden sinking of the earth’s surface owing to subsurface movement of the materials of the earth. 

Geomorphic study for regeneration of aquatic ecosystem in Bareilly – An article in Geospatial World
This article in Geospatial World deals with a geomorphic study of low elevated wards in Bareilly.
Zubairul Islam
Posted on 17 Jul, 2011 10:53 AM

It indicates that the aquatic ecosystem of an area disappeared due to unplanned development of agro ecosystems and human settlements. This area was earlier covered with ponds, wetlands and ox-bow lakes. Now, during the rainy season, inhabitants of these wards face severe problem of water logging and pollution. 

Public-Private Partnerships in urban water supply for Maharashtra – Tool kit by GoI-ADB PPP Initiative
This tool kit by the ADB focused on identifying and developing PPP structures, which can be implemented in water supply and sanitation for the cities of Maharashtra.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Posted on 16 Jul, 2011 06:48 PM

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The various possible PPP structures for the sector were studied, and their applicability assessed in the context of the selected sample cities. Consultations led to development of term sheets for these PPP structures, which were identified as most suitable and feasible for implementation.

The above exercise has led to development of this report, which may be considered as a tool kit designed to help decision makers decide whether a particular project might be suitable for the PPP route or not. The tool kit can, therefore, be the basis for approving a project implementation structure as part of the overall project approval methodology.

Minister for Water Resources addresses India business forum at the Singapore International Water Week - PIB release
Shri Dhruv Vijai Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, recently addressed the Singapore International Water Week – India business forum 2011.
Press release
Posted on 08 Jul, 2011 04:06 PM

The theme of the forum was: ‘Sustainable water solutions for a changing urban environment’.

Talk by Dr. Veena Srinivasan on 'An integrated framework for analysis of water supply in a developing world city', ATREE, July 6, 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 05 Jul, 2011 12:15 PM

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)Organizer: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)

Venue: Auditorium, ATREE, Bangalore

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Dr. Veena Srinivasan, researcher at the Pacific Institute, and an adjunct fellow at ATREE,  will be presenting a talk on 'An integrated framework for analysis of water supply in a developing world city'.

The story of my death -A slideshow on the dying lakes of Bangalore
This film highlights Bangalore's lakes, their current situation, and the reasons for their decline.
Saving our Lakes
Posted on 27 Jun, 2011 05:21 PM


 

An openwell as a source of water in Bangalore city
This article explores the viability of open wells as a source of water in Bangalore
Avinash Krishnamurthy
Posted on 27 Jun, 2011 04:48 PM
Here is a 7 household apartment in Cooke town, which is east-ish Bangalore and close to the Ulsoor lake. The apartment had a well in its site, but still did not build infrastructure to use the well water.
Urban floods in Bangalore and Chennai – Risk management challenges and lessons for sustainable urban ecology – A paper in Current Science
This paper in Current Science presents the risk management challenges and lessons for sustainable urban ecology
Anil K Gupta
National Institute of Disaster Management
Sreeja S Nair
Posted on 22 Jun, 2011 10:23 PM

Cooum RiverTwo important metro cities of India, viz. Bangalore and Chennai are discussed. The aim of the study was to understand the problems of increasing flooding incidences in urban areas and related contexts of urban development and ecological issues. Data of secondary origin have been collected and interpreted in the context of flood risks and urban management. The paper also conveys wider issues and lessons for flood challenges in Indian cities and towns.

A citizen initiative to save Puttenahalli Lake in JP Nagar, Bangalore
In a refreshing turn of events, this citizen-driven initiative has seen slow but steady results, showing that perseverance really can pay off.
Priya Desai
Reena Pinto
Posted on 22 Jun, 2011 11:50 AM

 Residents of L&T South City and Brigade Millenium in JP Nagar, Bangalore formed a citizen initiative to save the neighbouring Puttenahalli Lake from becoming a dumping ground for construction debris and waste. A team from India Water Portal visited the lake in June 2011 to see the progress and challenges faced by such citizen initiatives.
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