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Voices that go unheard

A documentary film throws light on the travails of people living on the banks of a changing Teesta. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 7 months ago

When in drought, save the livestock

What is the impact of drought on farmers and their livestock? Expert Sajal Kulkarni speaks to India Water Portal. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 7 months ago

Water for everyone

How can we regulate water resources in an equitable way? Expert Pradeep Purandare speaks to India Water Portal. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 8 months ago

Damn the dams, say the displaced

Many people have been displaced by major dam projects in the country. A bigger threat, however, lies in the ageing dams waiting to collapse. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 8 months ago

Rejuvenating traditional water system in Maharashtra

Caught between Malguzaars and the state government, the Malguzari tanks were left to die many years ago. A lone man spearheaded their revival in 2008. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 9 months ago

The proposed Mohar reservoir project is expected to submerge two villages and adversely affect 10 other villages when completed. Needless to say, the villagers are anxious. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 9 months ago

Punam Kumar Deshmukh at the proposed Mohar reservoir site near Banjaridihi village.

State does a Nero while Kharun weeps

Despite the pitiable state of a polluted Kharun, the government is keen on developing the riverfront to attract tourists. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 9 months ago

Pipara women realise pipe dream

Pipara village in the parched Bundelkhand region stands out for its uninterrupted water supply. The village has their women to thank for it. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 10 months ago

Women fill water from one of the taps at Pipara.

Farm ponds save village from drought

Tonk Khurd’s innovative farm ponds prove that when it comes to solving water crisis, one size does not fit all. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 10 months ago

Vikram Patel near his farm pond in Chidavad.

Simhastha leaves farmers fuming

The festival has hordes of Ujjain farmers broke and the mighty Kshipra river troubled. Swift government action is needed to set things right. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 10 months ago

At Simhastha, govt fishes in Kshipra’s troubled waters

The state machinery’s face-saving measures during Simhastha saw Kshipra river carrying more muck in her than ever. While the river yearns for revival, the government seems keen on interlinking rivers. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 11 months ago

Mangrove nurseries protect coasts and livelihoods

Mangrove plantations in coastal Odisha are not just protecting people from storms and cyclones, but also opening up new livelihood possibilities. makarandpurohit posted 8 years 11 months ago

Mangrove Nursery at Naupal ( Source: Regional Centre For Development Cooperation)

Government schemes converge at Sarda Panchayat in Sambalpur, Odisha

Thanks to the successful implementation of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) scheme, villagers began to believe in collective action and community development. makarandpurohit posted 9 years ago

The Dying Springs of Chirimiri'

Blasting and drilling around Chirimiri's coal mines have taken a toll on the area's water resources and environment. The film presents the community's perspective on this issue. makarandpurohit posted 9 years 1 month ago

Villagers in Puri, Odisha return to agriculture after a 32 year hiatus

Roadways construction affected the natural water drainage and blocked canals since 1980. Recent restoration works has infused life back into two villages in Madhuban Gram Panchayat. makarandpurohit posted 9 years 2 months ago

Canal restoration in Puri district (Source: Regional Centre for Development Cooperation)

Water for Profit: Experiences from America and India

Privatisation of water services has resulted in raised costs, poor quality and unreliable service--not just in India but around the world. The film tells India's and America's story. makarandpurohit posted 9 years 2 months ago

NMC Employees Union and residents of Nagpur protest water privatisation

5 crore people cleanse themselves at the cost of 5000

Ujjain's own labourers, farmers and the Kshipra river will bear the brunt of the onslaught of pilgrims at the upcoming Ujjain Simhastha (Kumbh Mela). makarandpurohit posted 9 years 2 months ago

Preparing for the Ujjain Simhastha Kumbh Mela

How is the MP government going to handle the water, sanitation and solid waste issues at the Mela? Diwakar Natu, Chairman of the Mela Authority talks to India Water Portal. makarandpurohit posted 9 years 2 months ago

Diwakar Natu, Chairman of Simhastha Fair Authority

Floating gardens for the landless

Flood affected areas in coastal Odisha have adopted new ways of farming. Called floating gardens, these have the scope to reduce the food insecurities of the landless poor. makarandpurohit posted 9 years 2 months ago

Women working on a floating garden (Source: RCDC)

Rice-fish culture transforms the lives of cyclone-hit farmers in Odisha

Rice-fish systems allow for the production of fish and other aquatic animals as well as rice from the same rice field area, and generally without causing reductions in rice yields. makarandpurohit posted 9 years 4 months ago

Integrated Rice Fish Culture Unit Rajnagar (Source: RCDC, Odisha)