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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)
Videos
Indore among the cleanest cities in India
Storms in India: Science and survival
Empowering rural development through geospatial technologies
Insights from GeoSmart India 2023 Rural Track on 'Civil Society & Geospatial Knowledge Co-Creation' anchored by Foundation for Ecological Security
Balachander T
Posted on 15 Feb, 2024 04:20 PM

The simplification of access to the Global Positioning System (GPS) via smartphones, along with mapping solutions built to leverage these in the form of easy-to-use apps, has contributed to the widespread adoption of geospatial technologies in the rural landscape.
Composite Landscape Assessment & Restoration Tool (CLART) being used by rural people (Image: FES)
Sustainable water management to enhance rural livelihoods
The event underlined the need to create a skilled workforce with multi-skilling abilities, embodying the concept of a one-stop-shop and service, particularly relevant for the organised sector.
Amita Bhaduri
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 14 Feb, 2024 09:56 AM

India, with just 4% of the world's freshwater and 18% of the global population, grapples with a worsening crisis exacerbated by climate change and erratic monsoons, impacting urban and rural areas alike.
The release of the reports prepared under the Jal Kaushal Project, led by the JustJobs Network and funded by Arghyam (Image: Arghyam)
Shimla's future: Crafting a development plan
Navigating sustainable development in the wake of legal battles and environmental challenges
Gurinder Kaur
Posted on 05 Feb, 2024 11:02 AM

The 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)
Ganga woes unveiled: NGT panel investigates polluted waters during Prayagraj's Magh Mela
Policy matters this fortnight
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 30 Jan, 2024 08:51 PM

NGT forms committee to address polluted water discharge in Ganga River at Prayagraj
There are significant environmental compliance issues at Prayagraj (Image: Ninara, CC BY 2.0 DEED)
Fostering youth engagement in water management
This report shows why encouraging young people to discover and drive solutions for Asia and the Pacific’s water sector can help unlock innovative fresh approaches, promote ownership, and ensure water security is inclusive and resilient.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Posted on 25 Jan, 2024 02:01 PM

Empowering youth in Asia-Pacific's water sector is vital for sustainable water security. Engaging young professionals brings fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and updated skills to address climate change, urbanisation, and water scarcity challenges.
Need for meaningful youth involvement in water sector (Image: ADB)
Managing water resources and generating livelihood opportunities in rural India
We share with you some articles and inspiring stories on how managing rural water resources can go hand in hand with skilling people and generating livelihood opportunities to make the effort sustainable in the long run.
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 11 Jan, 2024 04:28 AM

The availability of water is crucial for meeting a range of developmental challenges from poverty, food security to gender equity and can have a significant impact on health, education and livelihoods.
Being water secure and supporting livelihoods (Image Source: India Water Portal)
Optimising water resources for agricultural productivity
There is a need for a comprehensive strategy, including robust policies, effective budget allocation, and grassroots empowerment, to ensure sustainable water resource management and agricultural productivity in India.
Manohar Rao
Posted on 05 Jan, 2024 04:15 PM

Our needs are numerous, with food, clothing, and shelter being our basic requirements. Ensuring basic food security is paramount for any country, as relying on others for our survival is quite risky. Fortunately, rice and wheat are the two prominent staple food crops that are widely and abundantly grown in India to feed the masses.
There are challenges in educating farmers about sustainable practices
Charting the course of water: Historical narratives and contemporary solutions
India’s tragedy of water scarcity and development: A multi-dimensional analysis
Prashant Vilas Kumbhar
Posted on 30 Dec, 2023 07:48 PM

Rostow's five developmental stages assert that every society undergoes these phases to attain a developed stage. Originally crafted to morally legitimise colonialism, the theory neglects to address the environmental and cultural constraints inherent in the development process.
Godavari at Dowleswaram Barrage near Rajahmundry (Image: Aditya Madhav; Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Slow progress: Southern Ridge still encroached after three years of NGT oversight
Policy matters this fortnight
Posted on 17 Dec, 2023 08:12 PM

Challenges persist: Limited headway in reclaiming Southern Ridge despite NGT oversight for three years
Forest area of Delhi Ridge (Image: Wikipedia)
Navigating groundwater quality: Challenges faced by farm women from Maharashtra
While the burden of managing water at the economic and domestic level still lies with farm women, has the lift irrigation scheme helped in reducing the burden on women from villages in Purandar subdistrict in Maharashtra?
Leonardelli Irene
Kemerink-Seyoum Jeltsje
Kulkarni Seema
Bhat Sneha
Zwarteveen Margreet
Posted on 15 Nov, 2023 10:45 AM

The Purandar lift irrigation scheme in Maharashtra
Women water managers in rural India. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
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