Manu Moudgil

Think about water while watching these movies

Shimla celebrated World Water Day 2014 with students of Bishop Cotton and St. Thomas School who watched movies and participated in discussions on water conservation. Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 2 months ago

Participants at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

Cleaning up: From Canada to Kharaudi

NRIs from Punjab have funded sanitation and development initiatives in their native villages, but this model of development is not without its share of hurdles. Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 2 months ago

When natural forests prevailed in Himachal

Veteran activist Kulbhushan Upmanyu talks about how the people of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh campaigned to protect the region's natural forests as well as their own rights. Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 3 months ago

Himachal's forests help conserve springs

Land of water, no more

Tripura has 35,000 litres of water annually per capita. That is double that of the national average. So why are its people still facing water shortage? Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 4 months ago

Soil erosion raises river beds in Tripura

Small schemes, big impact

Local knowledge, low cost technology, community participation and maximum conservation of available water from natural sources have helped increase available water in Pauri Garhwal. Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 4 months ago

A recharge pit under construction (Source: HIMCON)

Resource-rich Sikkim must save for its future

Despite being fed by 84 glaciers, the state fails to optimally use water. Climate change is just one cause for this situation. What can be done to alter this trend? Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 4 months ago

A Mohaan, the source of springs or dharas.

Damming Bhutan affects India

Could there be a repeat of the 2004 dam breach caused by the bursting of the Tsatichu lake that resulted in flooding areas of Assam? Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 4 months ago

Manas river flowing through wildlife sanctuary

Restoring water supply to Nagaland's hills

Damage of water pipelines due to landslides can be tackled by creating quick action plans and alternative sustainable sources. Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 4 months ago

Troubled waters of the Northeast

Modern development models for the remote hills of the Northeast are replacing age-old conventions thereby creating inequity in the distribution of water. Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 5 months ago

Hills of Northeast India Source: Wikipedia

Drilling the hills to devastation

Thirty hydroelectric projects have been planned in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh. There is an immense cost to the environment and to the residents but the government isn't letting up. Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 5 months ago

Their world is hot, flat and crowded

Mountain farmers are reaping greater economic benefits but that is coming at the cost of traditional crops and natural resources. How long can this type of growth be sustained? Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 6 months ago

Terraced farming is the norm in mountain states

Money alone won't do for the mountain states

Exclusive policies, preservation of traditional practices and efficient trade linkages can help mountain farmers reap a good harvest. Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 6 months ago

Traditional crops need institutional support.

Sanawar school makes good use of its sewage

The Lawrence School, Sanawar, couldn't meet its water requirements until it implemented a wastewater recycling program within its campus. It is now water-surplus. Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 8 months ago

The Lawrence School, Sanawar. Source: Pankaj Sapru

Amritsar - the pond of nectar

Faith, service and legends - the holy city is full of tales around water. Take a dip! Manu Moudgil posted 11 years 9 months ago

The holy sarovar around the Golden Temple