Karnataka revives dying lakes: Why a decentralised governance was long overdue
The High Court of Karnataka June 15, 2021 passed an order calling for decentralised governance of lakes in the state
India’s water crisis: The seen and unseen
As many as 256 of 700 districts reported critical or over-exploited groundwater levels as of 2017
36 per cent cities to face water crisis by 2050
An estimated 400 million people currently live in cities with perennial water shortage. The number is slated to go up to 1 billion by 2050 due to …
Despite efforts, clean water is scarce in India's industrial Gujarat state
India is trying to clean up its water. But in arid, industrial Gujarat state, it will take a long time – and many more protections – …
Water level in 91 major reservoirs reduces
The combined water stored in these reservoirs is 62 per cent of total capacity, as compared to 127 per cent last year
Asian, African cities rank low on water sustainability
Poor quality of water and inability to withstand natural disasters are affecting sustainability index of cities
How current drought is adding to India’s water crisis
The agriculture sector has the biggest demand for water, followed by industries, the power sector and domestic consumption
'The tragedy of irrigation in India is that we have created capacity but have not utilised it'
Will the integration of Central Water Commission and Central Ground Water Board lead to better water management? Mihir Shah explains
Water wonder
Buhanpur Municipal Corporation in Madhya Pradesh revives a unique underground water system of the 17th century, Khooni bhandara, to solve the city'…
Managing water
WATER IN NEPAL Dipak Gyawali· Himal Books· Nepal· Pages: pp280· Price: Rs 550
Water from sugarcane
The best solutions are always simple. This is well exemplified by the Natural Sugar and Allied Industry, a sugar factory located near Latur, …
Managing water locally - a good model
In the Water and Sanitation Project implemented by the Tamil Nadu government with assistance from the Danish International Development Assistance,…
Waterscapes: Cultural politics of a natural resource
Book>> Waterscapes: The Cultural Politics of a Natural Resource Edited by Amita Baviskar Permanent Black New Delhi 2007
In-depth: Climate change and water
In a world driven by climate change water, as a public resource, has become crucial. In this series, four experts look at different …
In carbon negative Sikkim, emissions are on the rise
A preliminary report by the Sikkim government suggests the green state is carbon-negative, but emissions are on the rise
Centre to send babus to 255 water-stressed districts. Here’s what they should keep in mind
MGNREGS has implemented a slew of projects, but to hardly any effect. We need to look at the problem afresh
As ODF deadline nears, govt should focus on key areas
While we near the deadline of October 2, 2019 for ODF, concerns like non-functional toilets, poor sewage and drainage systems, lack of water, and …
Is doubling India’s farmers’ income doable?
Science, technology and new knowledge can play crucial roles in supporting livelihoods for the vulnerable. Identifying right kind of tech support …
Managing microplastic pollution is important for meeting sustainable development goals in India
Microplastics are a significant environmental problem and pose risks to marine life, terrestrial organisms and human health
A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources
Shift needed from single-minded, linear water management to multi-dimensional integrated water management technique
Spectre of Day Zero: How South Africa is revising its water strategy
Focus on water demand, innovative innovative and sustainable technological options
By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO
World Meteorological Congress endorses Water and Climate Coalition for promoting sharing and access to integrated hydrological, cryosphere, …
Swachh Bharat Mission 2: Way ahead for a long-term urban sanitation strategy
State governments need to develop an urban waste water management strategy: A mix of waste water treatment solutions for different towns based on …
Swachh Bharat Mission 2: The pitfalls — and the lure — of centralised urban sanitation system
Tapping nullahs, setting up one-STP without sewerage connectivity is neither a short-term nor a long-term solution for urban towns
River revived: MGNREGA bring Palakkad women to water conservation forefront
India’s largest group of women well diggers and a unique river conservation movement