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Water Management
Alternative Futures: India Unshackled
Posted on 22 Jan, 2018 10:39 AMAlternative Futures: India Unshackled is a book that brings together scenarios of an India that is politically and socially egalitarian, radically democratic, economically sustainable and equitable, and socio-culturally diverse and harmonious.
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The 3rd National Summit Sustainable Water & Sanitation India kicks off in Bengaluru
Posted on 19 Jan, 2018 09:52 AMSustainable water supply and sanitation has become extremely important due to the increase in water scarcity, the impact of climate change and the need for adaptation, and the increasing demand in water and competition among different usages.
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Sand mining in Rajasthan: SC refuses to lift ban
Posted on 16 Jan, 2018 10:41 AMSC refuses to lift ban on sand mining in Rajasthan
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Assam's river atlas to tackle floods, deforestation
Posted on 15 Jan, 2018 09:07 PMAssam prepares river atlas to tackle floods, erosion, deforestation
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The 3rd National Summit on Sustainable Water and Sanitation comes to Bangalore on 18th and 19th January 2018
Posted on 10 Jan, 2018 09:44 AMIndia is the second most populous country in the world, with more than one billion citizens. 163 million people lack access to safe water and 210 million people lack access to improved sanitation. With the per capita availability of water continuing to decline, the nation hurtles towards water scarcity.
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Protest in Chennai to save the Ennore Creek
Posted on 09 Jan, 2018 08:59 AMSaving the Ennore Creek: Chennai fisherfolk stage Jal Satyagraha
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Rs 5,369 crore approved for Jal Vikas Marg Project
Posted on 09 Jan, 2018 08:47 AMGovernment approves Rs 5,369 crore for Jal Vikas Marg Project
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Arunachal becomes open defecation free
Posted on 03 Jan, 2018 09:44 AMArunachal achieves the open defecation free status
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Water for future
Posted on 22 Dec, 2017 03:12 PMWater, the most precious commodity is being abused to such an extent that there is fear that this might lead to another world war or it may be difficult even to get drinking water. Water is indeed an integral part of human body as it accounts for 66 percent of it.
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