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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)
March 22, 2024
The Onus is on us
Our role in decentralized water management to solve water crisis in cities.
Sunil Mysore talking about his inputs on solving the water crisis in cities
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Indore among the cleanest cities in India
Storms in India: Science and survival
Farmers stand up for their rights
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 04 Dec, 2018 02:51 PM

Thousands 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)
Training course on 'Data Analysis, Visualization and Interpretation' by Water and Livelihoods Foundation (WLF)
Water and Livelihoods Foundation (WLF) is organizing a training course on 'Data Analysis, Visualization and Interpretation' for NGOs working in water and related sectors from 18-20 Feb 2019.
Posted on 03 Dec, 2018 12:42 PM

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NMCG clears projects to curb Yamuna river pollution
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 27 Nov, 2018 11:16 AM

Yamuna river pollution: NMCG approves projects worth Rs 1,573 crore
Children rummage through garbage near the Yamuna river. (Source: IWP Flickr Photo)
Two states and a river: More power or more water?
The latest addition to India’s interstate river water conflicts, the Mahanadi will soon go water deficit if Odisha and Chhattisgarh don’t control their hunger for coal-fired power.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 25 Nov, 2018 12:26 PM

A 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)
How can small farmers' income be increased?
Here is a look at the challenges faced by small farmers in India and how they can be dealt with.
Yogesh Upadhyaya
Posted on 23 Nov, 2018 05:23 PM

As 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)
Bengaluru drinks poisoned water
A study finds drinking water in peri-urban areas around Bengaluru has high levels of bacteriological and chemical contaminants making it unfit for consumption.
G. Sheeba
Anjaneyulu Jalagam and Padma Venkatasubramanian
Posted on 22 Nov, 2018 11:17 AM

India 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)
Cyclone Gaja leaves 80,000 stranded, 40 dead
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 18 Nov, 2018 06:55 PM

Cyclone Gaja creates havoc in Tamil Nadu
A file photo shows a severe cyclonic storm in progress. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Himalayan State Regional Council constituted
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 18 Nov, 2018 06:34 PM

Himalayan council constituted for sustainable development of the Himalayas
A view of the Himalayas. (Source: IWP Flickr photos--photo for representation purpose only)
NOC must for groundwater use: Centre to infra projects
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 13 Nov, 2018 05:57 PM

Centre mandates NOC for using groundwater for infra projects
NOC for using groundwater for infra projects becomes mandatory. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
The unique Himalayan wetlands
The Himalayan wetlands are under threat due to unregulated urbanisation and unsustainable tourism. Urgent attention at the policy level is the need of the hour.
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
Posted on 03 Nov, 2018 08:33 AM

Wetlands 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)
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