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Water Management
Farmers stand up for their rights
Posted on 04 Dec, 2018 02:51 PMThousands of farmers march to Delhi against the looming agrarian crisis
![A file photo shows Tamil Nadu farmers' protest in Delhi last year.(Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/agitators_1.jpg?itok=etbaRHf4)
Training course on 'Data Analysis, Visualization and Interpretation' by Water and Livelihoods Foundation (WLF)
Posted on 03 Dec, 2018 12:42 PMAbout WLF:
NMCG clears projects to curb Yamuna river pollution
Posted on 27 Nov, 2018 11:16 AMYamuna river pollution: NMCG approves projects worth Rs 1,573 crore
![Children rummage through garbage near the Yamuna river. (Source: IWP Flickr Photo)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/2935427348_b6fdcf3d09_z_1_1_0.jpg?itok=tkVAPaks)
Two states and a river: More power or more water?
Posted on 25 Nov, 2018 12:26 PMA new study, Mahanadi: Coal Rich, Water-Stressed sheds light on how both Odisha and Chhattisgarh have locked horns over the distribution of waters of the Mahanadi river. The 851-km-long river originates in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, flows through the state and then Odisha before joining the Bay of Bengal at Odisha’s coast.
![The Hirakud dam (Image: Makarand Purohit, India Water Portal)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/mahanadi.jpg?itok=Ma4jlC1T)
How can small farmers' income be increased?
Posted on 23 Nov, 2018 05:23 PMAs per the agricultural statistics of 2014, nearly 430 people depend on farming in India while 263 million people are either farmers or agricultural workers. Farmers are major contributors to the growth of Indian economy and their concerns impact policies in the country.
![Better strategy needed to increase small farmer's income. (Source: Yogesh Upadhyaya)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/how-can-the-small-farmers-income-in-india-be-increased-1-638.jpg?itok=FO28Tlwm)
Bengaluru drinks poisoned water
Posted on 22 Nov, 2018 11:17 AMIndia is running out of water fast. As if this is not bad news enough, it has been found that even the available water is highly polluted with organic and hazardous pollutants.
![Poor drinking water quality can pose a risk to health. (Image Source: India Water Portal)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/drinking_water1_0.jpg?itok=2HWKSyIK)
Cyclone Gaja leaves 80,000 stranded, 40 dead
Posted on 18 Nov, 2018 06:55 PMCyclone Gaja creates havoc in Tamil Nadu
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Himalayan State Regional Council constituted
Posted on 18 Nov, 2018 06:34 PMHimalayan council constituted for sustainable development of the Himalayas
![A view of the Himalayas. (Source: IWP Flickr photos--photo for representation purpose only)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/himalayas3_0.jpg?itok=mRDiG6EP)
NOC must for groundwater use: Centre to infra projects
Posted on 13 Nov, 2018 05:57 PMCentre mandates NOC for using groundwater for infra projects
![NOC for using groundwater for infra projects becomes mandatory. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/spring-meadows_0.jpg?itok=MsNtFAoP)
The unique Himalayan wetlands
Posted on 03 Nov, 2018 08:33 AMWetlands are very important and productive ecosystems that support a wide range of plants and animals and provide livelihood opportunities to local communities in India.
![A view of the Himalayas. (Source: IWP Flickr photos--photo for representation purpose only)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/himalayas3.jpg?itok=Qy43uwJd)