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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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Indore among the cleanest cities in India
Storms in India: Science and survival
Sardar Sarovar dam to submerge 40,000 families
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 19 Sep, 2017 08:44 PM

PM Modi inaugurates the controversial Sardar Sarovar Project
Sardar Sarovar dam (Source: Shahakshay, Wikipedia)
Floods to cost $215 billion per year in South Asia by 2030
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 19 Sep, 2017 08:10 PM

A whopping $215 billion is lost to floods each year
A woman wades through a flooded road. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Citizens participate in mapping Bengaluru’s groundwater
A partnership between Biome, ACWADAM and WIPRO brought stakeholders together to map Sarjapur's aquifer.
Priya Desai
Posted on 14 Sep, 2017 11:34 AM

The problem of Bengaluru’s water is well known.
Talapariges, the small traditional water bodies of Karnataka. (Source: IWP Flickr photo by Mallikarjuna Hosapalya)
Wetlands wait to be saved
No wetlands have been notified in Delhi-NCR since the wetlands rules were brought out in 2010. Meanwhile, draft wetlands rules are set to decentralise its management to states.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 14 Sep, 2017 10:52 AM

In the afternoons these days, Basai wears a deserted look. Known as a bird’s delight and privileged by the protected status of a national park, the wetland is located just eight kilometres from Sultanpur bird sanctuary in Gurugram in Haryana. No birds can be spotted foraging the soil of the Basai wetland or its waters.
Sun sets on a water body inside Keoladeo National Park. (Image: Swati Sidhu, Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA-4.0)
Floods take a heavy toll on Assam farmlands
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 13 Sep, 2017 06:04 AM

Assam bears huge agricultural loss from floods
A man wades through knee-deep water with his belongings during the flood. (Source: 101Reporters)
Dew as a source of drinking water
Indian scientists develop technology for harvesting water from dew.
Utthan
Posted on 06 Sep, 2017 03:34 PM

We often notice dew drops on leaves, grass and some sloping surfaces in the morning hours. These dew drops can actually be a source of drinking water. 
A view of the dew harvesting plant at Kothara.
India gets new water resources minister
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 05 Sep, 2017 09:10 PM

Nitin Gadkari takes charge of water resources and Ganga rejuvenation
Yamuna river in Delhi (Source: Sudhanshu Malhotra via IWP Flickr Photos)
Applications invited for engaging specialist on contractual basis, National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee
NIH intends to hire a qualified and experienced professional as Documentation, Communication and Outreach Specialist
Posted on 31 Aug, 2017 10:48 AM

National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee (an autonomous institution under Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR- Govt of India) intends to hire a qualified and experienced professional as Documentation, Communication and Outreach Specialist on long-term consultancy basis up to 24 months.
Pancheshwar dam public hearing continues
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 30 Aug, 2017 05:56 AM

Public hearing for Pancheshwar dam continues while ignoring people's concern
We don't want dams, dams destroy mountains,' reads a slogan painted on a wall in Uttarakhand (Image Source: GJ Lingaraj)
Ganapati idol immersion continues despite ban
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 30 Aug, 2017 05:28 AM

Despite ban, immersion of Ganpati idols made of PoP continue in Bengaluru lakes
Ganesh Visarjan (Source: Wikimedia commons via Chetan Gole)
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