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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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Storms in India: Science and survival
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Organisations/NGOs working in Water and Sanitation
A curated directory of civil society organisations working on water and sanitation in India
Sabita Kaushal
Posted on 24 Jan, 2017 03:43 PM

This guide lists out the organisations/ NGOs in the Water and Sanitation sector, across the country. Please click on a topic to view more detailed information.
List of organisations in water & sanitation sector
Inform us about future hydel projects: Pakistan to India
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 23 Jan, 2017 08:50 PM

India should inform us about its future hydel projects: Pakistan
Chenab river (Source: Wikipedia commons)
Centre initiates moving water to concurrent list
Policy matter this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 23 Jan, 2017 08:05 PM

Process to move water to concurrent list begins
Yamuna river in Delhi (Source: Sudhanshu Malhotra via IWP Flickr Photos)
Acquired lands lay barren, SC questions states
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 16 Jan, 2017 12:11 PM

Why are lands acquired from farmers barren? SC asks states
Women farmers protest against land acquisition (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
TN suffers the worst north-east monsoon in 140 years
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 16 Jan, 2017 11:50 AM

Tamil Nadu declares drought
TN farmers in the midst of a crisis. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
State of rivers goes south
Rivers turn muck in many stretches in south India calling for action before they dry up completely.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 14 Jan, 2017 05:40 PM

At a time when the government’s attention is steered towards the concerns of the northern rivers like the Ganga and the Yamuna, it is seldom that the polluted rivers of the south India come up for discussion.
Water-borne litter in Salem, Tamil Nadu. (Source: Parvathisri, Wikimedia Commons)
States fail to tackle groundwater crisis
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 09 Jan, 2017 09:52 AM

A majority of states fail to stop overexploitation of groundwater
A well in Rajasthan (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
A water worried year in a nutshell
From river disputes to the failure of the Ganga clean-up plan and the interlinking of rivers, water conflicts dominated most of 2016.
Swati Bansal
Posted on 07 Jan, 2017 08:13 AM

The year 2016 was eventful, to say the least when it comes to the water scenario in the country. The year saw severe droughts affecting 33 crore people across 10 states.
The Cauvery river at Hogenakkal, Karnataka
Ecologists challenge Bharti's remark on Ken-Betwa
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 05 Jan, 2017 11:20 AM

No final approval for Ken-Betwa river link as claimed by Centre
The Ken-Betwa river link shown on a map. (Source: Shannon via Wikipedia)
Worst drought in 115 years hits Kerala
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 02 Jan, 2017 10:33 PM

Kerala hit by worst drought in 115 years
Parched land during drought in India. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
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