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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
SBM update: Many districts to be open defecation free
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 05 Dec, 2017 04:10 PM

More than 50 percent districts yet to be declared open defecation free
An open defecation free zone in Salem (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Cyclone Ockhi hits south-west India
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 05 Dec, 2017 03:51 PM

Cyclone Ockhi makes landfall, affects Lakshadweep islands, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
A severe cyclonic storm in progress. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
CRZ clears inland waterway terminal at Haldia
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 28 Nov, 2017 01:55 PM

Green nod to Inland waterway terminal at Haldia
Haldia port in West Bengal (Source: Wikimedia commons)
Study claims railways biodigesters ineffective
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 28 Nov, 2017 01:50 PM

Railways biodigesters are not better than septic tanks: IIT study
A rail coach fitted with bio toilet. (Source: India Railway Info)
Innovative government-NGO partnerships for development
The partnership between the NGO SEWA and Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board is an important policy shift that signifies NGOs can be competent providers of public services.
Namrata Chindarkar
Yvonne Jie Chen and Dennis Wichelns
Posted on 22 Nov, 2017 08:49 AM

Sari-clad women handling tools with alacrity while fixing water hand pumps is a common sight in the Sabarkantha district in north Gujarat.

Bayad and Dhansura subdistricts in Gujarat.
Trained and organised by SEWA, the women who repair hand pumps are called barefoot mechanics. (Photo by Amruta Mahakalkar)
India ranks low on sanitation index: Report
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 20 Nov, 2017 02:20 PM

India has the highest number of people without access to toilets: Report
Toilets in India (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Delhi enveloped in smog again
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 14 Nov, 2017 12:56 PM

Yet again, North India shrouded in heavy smog
Delhi shrouded in smog. (Source: Jean-Etienne Minh-Duy/Flickr)
Drinking water: Access does not mean safety
A study from rural Maharashtra finds piped water supply does not guarantee safe drinking water. Water treatment, storage and WASH practices influence water quality.
Isabel Seifert-Dähnn
Ingrid Nesheim
Sambita Gosh
Rutuja Dhawde
Appasaheb Ghadge and Aina C. Wennberg
Posted on 11 Nov, 2017 12:36 PM

Concerned with contaminated water sources in rural areas, the Centre plans to provide piped water supply (classified as an improved water source by the W
Better drinking water access does not always mean that the water is safe to drink. (Image source: India Water Portal)
India Industry Water Conclave on Nov 28, 2017 at FICCI, New Delhi
The third edition of India Industry Water Conclave and fifth edition of FICCI Water Awards on Theme : ‘Water Use Efficiency- An Imperative for India’
Posted on 07 Nov, 2017 10:12 AM

The theme for the Conclave this year is “Water Use Efficiency: An Imperative for India” to highlight the imperative of water use efficiency in the industry, agriculture and urban contexts. 
Application for the post of Officer Communications - Arghyam
Arghyam is looking for Officer Communications for developing and coordinating the production of the organisations communication materials regularly.
Posted on 01 Nov, 2017 12:31 PM

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