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Managing willows in Wular lake

The flood in the Kashmir valley in 2015 was the result of the destruction of wetlands. A video tells us what we can do to save the valley. makarandpurohit posted 6 years 10 months ago

Wular lake seen from Saderkote Park. (Source: Wikipedia)

The good clams of Ashtamudi

Thanks to the timely intervention of fishermen who adopted sustainable fishing practices, the clam population in the Ashtamudi was saved from total depletion. makarandpurohit posted 6 years 10 months ago

Why save the vultures?

The country’s vulture population has declined by a whopping 99 percent in the last 15 years. A video tells us what it means to us and the environment. makarandpurohit posted 6 years 10 months ago

Griffon Vulture (Source:Thermos,Wikipedia)

Every drop that matters!

A short film provides insight into the water sector situation in the Marathwada region in Maharashtra. makarandpurohit posted 6 years 10 months ago

Jivrekha river, Akoladev (Source:Dilasa)

Chilka's health brings wealth

The Chilika Lake is Asia’s largest saltwater lake known for its biodiversity. The video, Going the Chilika Way provides insight into the importance of investing in nature and improving biodiversity. makarandpurohit posted 6 years 10 months ago

The Chilika Lake. (Source: India Water Portal)

Can we save our farmers?

The economic condition of farmers is getting progressively worse resulting in increasing number of farmer suicides. Here's a look at possible solutions. makarandpurohit posted 6 years 11 months ago

A devastated farmer Kalu Ram Nishad of Mohamara village. (Pic:India Water Portal)

Problems of mine: When coal threatens Raigarh

From increasing health issues among residents to declining forest produce, coal mining in Chhattisgarh has devastating outcomes. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 1 month ago

A villager looks at the changing landscape due to coal mines at Kosampalli village in Raigarh.

Water worried no more

The residents of Yavatmal come together to solve their drinking water problem. With crowdfunding to aid their effort, the result is inspiring. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 2 months ago

Maharashtra goes Doha for water

How the Doha model of groundwater recharge saved the livelihoods of farmers in Maharashtra. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 2 months ago

A Doha canal at Rajini village. (Source:Dilasa)

A watered-down scheme

The new urban water supply scheme in Madhya Pradesh that encourages private sector participation is replete with lacunae, according to an NGO that studied the scheme. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 2 months ago

The search for a shelter

The sorry state of urban slums are testimony to poorly implemented policies for the rehabilitation of migrants. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 3 months ago

Residents struggle for a pot of drinking water at Bhuri Tekri, Indore.

Can we save our wetlands?

We are losing our wetlands fast. Taking the case of Madhya Pradesh and its wetlands as an example, environment expert K.G. Vyas explains how the wetlands can be saved from further deterioration. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 3 months ago

The sea mouths crisis

The opening of sea mouths in the Chilika is increasing the salinity of the lake, affecting the fish population and the livelihood of the fishing communities. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 4 months ago

Saving the Ganga, one step at a time

A walk along the Ganga is all it takes to get a better perspective on the river and its deteriorating ecosystem. Here’s an attempt at it. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 4 months ago

Siddharth Agarwal (Photo credit-Siddharth Agarwal)

Breathing life into Baitarani

The river basin of Baitarani is facing many challenges in these changing times. Initiatives are on to protect it. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 5 months ago

Twin lakes of Bhoj

The lakes of Bhoj wetland that are home to many bird species and provide water to the local residents are now polluted and need urgent attention from the government. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 5 months ago

Maha battle over water

The Mahanadi’s water is important for both the farmers and industries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Instead of squabbling over it, the states need to come up with a plan to use the water judiciously. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 6 months ago

Saving inland fisherfolk

Inland fishermen are fast disappearing. With inshore fishing picking up pace in India, this community needs to be saved. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 6 months ago

Water not for profit

Water privatisation has a history of failure in India. Why are we still engaging private operators to manage our waters? makarandpurohit posted 7 years 6 months ago

NMC employees union and residents of Nagpur protest water privatisation.

A losing battle

A film explores the truth behind the shrinking Dal and ways to reverse the situation. makarandpurohit posted 7 years 7 months ago