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Moving beyond just building toilets

Though the statistics and numbers from the Swachh Bharat Mission indicate success, there are still gaps within the programme that need to be examined. priyad posted 6 years 3 months ago

Bengaluru hosts the 4th National Summit Sustainable Water & Sanitation

An annual event in Bangalore brought together various stakeholders in water and sanitation to discuss the challenges and way forward. priyad posted 6 years 3 months ago

“Agriculture alone cannot provide for our teeming millions.”

Watershed management is not just to harvest and store water but also to create democratic processes at the village level and enable inclusive, sustainable development that meets the people's needs. priyad posted 6 years 10 months ago

Watershed management. Image source: India Water Portal

The politics of groundwater

To make access to water adequate and equitable, the focus must shift from water sources to water resources. Science, community participation and cooperation, are key to addressing our water woes. priyad posted 6 years 10 months ago

Bhaag Nadi Bhaag

A Hindi play about rivers and water by travelling theatre group Swabhav Natak Dal priyad posted 6 years 10 months ago

Seven reasons why Bengaluru can still run out of water

Citizen Matters looks at what the city should do to manage its water better. priyad posted 7 years 1 month ago

Open water data for integrated water science

Datameet and Centre for Internet and Society have released a prototype web app that allows users to access daily rainfall data from Jan 1981 till Dec 2017 for a watershed of their interest. priyad posted 7 years 3 months ago

Alternative Futures: India Unshackled

A remarkable, first-ever collection of 35 essays on India’s future, by a diverse set of authors – activists, researchers, media practitioners. priyad posted 7 years 3 months ago

The 3rd National Summit Sustainable Water & Sanitation India kicks off in Bengaluru

Experts from government, NGOs and industry gathered at the Sheraton Grande Hotel for the two day summit. priyad posted 7 years 3 months ago

National Summit Sustainable Water and Sanitation kicks off in Bangalore

In Memoriam: A Tribute to Our Dear Friend Latha Anantha

The passing of Latha Anantha, a true crusader and champion for rivers, leaves a void in the water sector. The Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India pays tribute to her. priyad posted 7 years 5 months ago

Noted river activist Latha Anantha passed away on Thursday after battling cancer for more than three years. She was 51. (Photo credit Latha Anantha Facebook)

Citizens participate in mapping Bengaluru’s groundwater

A partnership between Biome, ACWADAM and WIPRO brought stakeholders together to map Sarjapur's aquifer. priyad posted 7 years 7 months ago

Talapariges, the small traditional water bodies of Karnataka. (Source: IWP Flickr photo by Mallikarjuna Hosapalya)

Removing chromium from polluted water using hyacinth

A new method for removing chromium-6, a highly toxic heavy metal, from waste water has been developed by a group of scientists from India and Ethiopia. priyad posted 7 years 8 months ago

Water hyacinth. Image courtesy India Water Portal.

Dew as a source of drinking water

Indian scientists develop technology for harvesting water from dew. priyad posted 7 years 8 months ago

A view of the dew harvesting plant at Kothara.

A Data Journey in Odisha

How Balasore became recognised as a fluorosis-affected district in Odisha priyad posted 7 years 8 months ago

2015–16 Fluoride data of Remuna, Balasore, Odisha

Combating climate change with nanomaterials

Researchers are looking to tiny materials to clean up air, water and land. priyad posted 7 years 8 months ago

Photo of pollution-absorbing nanosponge courtesy of Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

Bengaluru water crisis: Gain from rain

Karnataka, especially Bengaluru, is facing severe water crisis this summer. Rainwater harvesting is the way forward, believe experts. priyad posted 8 years ago

World Water Day- Prioritising water security for a sustainable future

United Breweries commits to conserving water on World Water Day priyad posted 8 years 1 month ago

A lake rejuvenated by United Breweries in Palakkad, Kerala

No more thirst

A women led initiative ensures access to water in Punawli Kalan village of Jhansi priyad posted 8 years 1 month ago

Water tank in Punawli Kalan village, Jhansi

Closing the loop

A village near Bengaluru sets an example of reusing wastewater by innovatively using the reject water from a community RO plant to eliminate fluoride contamination. priyad posted 8 years 4 months ago

Doing good, well

The inspiring story of Gazala Paul, founder of Samerth, a non profit organisation that works towards accelerating a humane, sustainable and equitable society. priyad posted 8 years 6 months ago

Gazala Paul, founder of Samerth with a Baiga tribal woman - at Machamoha village, Mungeli district