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August 1, 2024
Weed wars: The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice
Recognising the limitations of relying solely on herbicides, a strategic shift towards preventive measures is crucial
Relying solely on chemicals to keep weeds at bay isn't sustainable and can harm the environment. (Image: Needpix)
July 15, 2024
Meter, Measure, Manage: Engineering a data-based approach for water conservation
Kritsnam where engineering meets hydrology, founded by K. Sri Harsha focuses on developing accurate, easy to install, tamper-proof, and weather-proof smart water metering solutions to deal with the growing water crisis in India.
An AI generated image, highlighting water shortage and use of tankers to provide water but water being wasted when available (Image Source: Praharsh Patel)
May 8, 2024
Ecosystem-based approach to water management: Key to Karnataka’s water future
What is the ecosystem based approach to water management? How can it help in solving the water woes of states in the Deccan Plateau?
An ecosystem based approach to water management (Image Source: India Water Portal)
April 18, 2024
Collaborative approaches to water governance in Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra basin
As the demand for water from the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is expected to rise due to population growth, the impacts of temperature increases, and development requirements, researchers emphasise the urgent need to enhance scientific collaboration and rejuvenate existing treaties and governance structures.
Rivers of destiny (Image: Vikramjit Kakati/Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED)
April 7, 2024
Exploring smart irrigation: Drip and sprinkler systems
Advancements in smart irrigation: IoT integration for sustainable agriculture
Enhancing efficiency through sprinkler irrigation (Image: Rawpixel; CC0 License)
April 4, 2024
Water in agriculture: Navigating the nexus of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration
Tackling India's water crisis: A blueprint for agricultural water efficiency
Women working in the field in India (Image: IWMI Flickr/Hamish John Appleby; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)
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Indore among the cleanest cities in India
Storms in India: Science and survival
UN World Water Development Report out
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 21 Mar, 2019 07:48 PM

UN releases the World Water Development Report 2019
UN report suggests better management of water resources to ensure equity of water. (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)
UN Environment Assembly adopts India's two resolutions
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 20 Mar, 2019 12:37 PM

UN Environment Assembly adopts resolutions on single-use plastics, nitorgen management piloted by India
Recycling of single-use plastic is a global challenge. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Dumping waste effectively
Three environment-friendly ways of disposing of human waste have proven effective in various districts of Chhattisgarh.
Makarand Purohit
Posted on 16 Mar, 2019 03:51 PM

According to the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) website, access to toilets has improved in India and 28 out of 36 states and Union Territories are now open defecation free (ODF). While that’s good news, managing faecal sludge in ODF states in an eco-friendly way continues to be a big challenge. 
Evapotranspiration community toilet at Shankarnagar, Kumhari (Source: India Water Portal)
Protecting Surajpur wetland
Surajpur wetland faces the threat of habitat loss because of the proliferating real estate development in the area.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 13 Mar, 2019 05:29 PM

The migratory bird season is in full swing and avid bird watchers have flocked to Surajpur wetland to sight the charismatic Common Teal, Red-crested Pochard, Ferruginous Pochard, Bar-headed Goose, Greylag Goose, Northern Shoveler and Gadwall.
The forest department and local activists discuss the threats on Surajpur, an urban wetland encroached upon by private real estate as well as the government. (Image: India Water Portal)
Indore tops in Swachh Survekshan 2019
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 13 Mar, 2019 03:03 PM

Once again, Indore tops in Swachh Survekshan
Clean road near Pardesipura, Indore (Source: India Water Portal)
Pollution affects Ganga's riverbed sediment: Study
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 06 Mar, 2019 08:45 AM

Not just surface water, pollution leads to deficit in dissolved oxygen in Ganga's riverbed sediment: Study
The Ganga river (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Earth not for humans alone: NGT to Assam
Policy matter this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 06 Mar, 2019 08:17 AM

NGT takes a stand on Deepor Beel
Waste dumped near the Deepor Beel (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
SC orders forced eviction of tribals, forest dwellers
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 27 Feb, 2019 01:31 PM

Forced eviction ordered for more than one million tribals and forest-dwellers
Tribal women in Chhattisgarh (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
TN to pay fine for failing to restore Chennai's waterways
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 19 Feb, 2019 05:54 PM

NGT slaps a fine of Rs 100 crore on TN government for failing to restore Chennai's waterways
The Cooum as it flows through Chennai (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
World Bank approves Rs 11,000 crore for dam safety
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 19 Feb, 2019 05:37 PM

World Bank to provide Rs 11,000 crore for dam safety
Hirakud dam, the oldest dam in India (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
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