Amita Bhaduri

Understanding the Yamuna and life around it

A panel of experts and representatives of the riverine community discuss changes observed in the Yamuna and its relationship with people. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 5 months ago

The Yamuna river and its people (Image: Shashwat Jain, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)

Monsoon to arrive late, less rain expected: Skymet

The forecast shows monsoon to begin under the shadow of El Niño and could be below normal across all four regions. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 5 months ago

Monsoon in Sikkim Himalayas (Image: Marina, Wikimedia Commons, CC-A-2.0-Generic)

Environmental implications of Pancheshwar dam

A study assesses risks associated with Pancheshwar dam in the light of environmental impact observed for the Tehri project. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 5 months ago

The proposed Pancheshwar dam raises concern about safety due to seismicity, slope instability and large sediment mobilization. (Image: Vimal Bhai)

Reservoir storage in western India below normal: CWC

CWC's latest data raises concern over water availability and the country's preparedness to deal with shortages in western India and parts of southern India. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 6 months ago

Mulshi dam reservoir in Maharashtra (Image: Rohit Gowaikar, Wikimedia Commons)

What happens when you throw away pencil cells?

Study reveals how tossing of dry cell batteries in our dustbins poisons the environment. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 6 months ago

The evolving framework of end-of-life battery management could be inclusive of the informal chain of collectors and segregators. (Image: Toxics Link)

Only 37 percent of world’s long rivers free flowing

A study finds out dams and reservoirs diminish diverse benefits offered by healthy rivers. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 6 months ago

Pancheshwar dam on Mahakali river is feared to break the natural flow connectivity of river. (Image: Vimal Bhai)

Evacuation measures during cyclones in Odisha

Study indicates need for institutional capacity-building programmes in order to have high compliance with evacuation orders during cyclones. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 6 months ago

The trail of destruction after cyclone Phailin in Odisha on October 15, 2013 (Image: EU/ECHO, Samuel Marie Fanon; Flickr Commons, CC BY-ND 2.0)

Breaking period taboo

A sanitary pad manufacturing unit in a Rajasthan village brings women together and breaks taboo around menstruation. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 6 months ago

Women at a manufacturing unit in Wali village that produces biodegradable sanitary pads at a low cost. (Image: India Water Portal)

Mapping pollution hotspots in Yamuna

A sensor network system is being used for mapping and monitoring the water quality of river Yamuna. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 6 months ago

A project, conceptualised by a team of researchers from the University of Chicago, US helps demonstrate that scalable water quality mapping systems can detect and predict water contamination (Image:India Water Portal)

Understanding water footprint of cereals in India

Changes in cereal production practices can contribute to improved efficiency of water use in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 6 months ago

Cereals and millets at a bazaar in Nizampet, Hyderabad (image: Aditya Madhav, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons)

Groundwater depletes in north and east India

Study shows a rapid decline in usable groundwater between 2005 and 2013 leading to the risk of severe food crisis and drinking water scarcity for millions of people. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 7 months ago

Crop irrigation with groundwater, powered by electricity in Gujarat. (Image: Tesh, Wikimedia Commons, CC-4.0A-ShareAlike-International)

Making water available for all

Civil society activists champion alternatives to conventional water management solutions implemented by the government. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 7 months ago

The pollution rates of the river Hindon are alarming. Despite work by conservation groups, the efforts on the part of the government to fix the problem remain uncertain. (Image: Hindi Water Portal)

Water management solutions where users have a say

Private provision of water services is most successful where the operation and maintenance contracts are offered by the local water users. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 7 months ago

Canal irrigation has led to altered crop choice, organisation and techniques of production. (Image: India Water Portal)

Safai karmacharis release manifesto

Manual scavengers release manifesto to ensure right to a dignified life. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 7 months ago

The toilet cleaners of Lucknow (Image source: CS Sharada Prasad)

River conservation efforts need to be prioritised

Healthy forests are necessary for healthy rivers and prosperous communities that depend on the river, say experts. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 7 months ago

Engagement with indigenous communities in protecting natural forests and rivers is vital (Image: Priya Ranjan Sahoo)

Towards sustainable food production

The entire food chain is increasingly becoming the primary source of pesticide and antibiotic contamination putting the health and safety of people at risk. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 7 months ago

Apart from pesticides, toxic colours and hormones like oxytocin are also being used indiscriminately to ripen vegetables and fruits. (Image: India Water Portal)

Solar pumps solve irrigation trouble

Solar irrigation pumps have been hailed as a one stop solution to meet the irrigation needs of the farmers as they provide sustainable energy at a cheap price. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 8 months ago

New employment has been created as a result of the pilot in the form of the S-ISPs and their operators which will increase considerably if the project is scaled up. (Image: IWMI)

Protecting Surajpur wetland

Surajpur wetland faces the threat of habitat loss because of the proliferating real estate development in the area. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 8 months ago

The forest department and local activists discuss the threats on Surajpur, an urban wetland encroached upon by private real estate as well as the government. (Image: India Water Portal)

Income support: Budget 2019 showstopper

Will direct income support boost agriculture and shift focus from country’s food security to farmers’ income security? Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 9 months ago

For doubling farmers’ incomes by 2022, the slew of measures proposed under the budget is inadequate. (Image: Azhar Feder, Wikimedia Commons-CC-BY-SA-3.0)

Leading a movement to revive a river

The work of river conservationist Mustaquim Mallah with help from local people to revive the Katha river is a good example that river conservation is possible through local participation. Amita Bhaduri posted 5 years 9 months ago

A “one house, one pot” symbolic water donation movement was conducted over the years for river Katha. (Image: Mustaquim Mallah)