Well, as unique as this
A stepwell in Maharashtra stands for the spectacular architecture of a time when the importance of water conservation was acknowledged and water was stored and used with ingenuity.
A view of the stepwell. (Source: India Water Portal)
Project power plants fear
A 1,320 MW power plant near mangrove forests of Sundarbans may have irreversible consequences.
The mangrove forests of the Sundarbans are the biggest barriers against cyclones from the Bay of Bengal. Source: Laskar Sarowar/Wikimedia Commons
Budget beyond gender
Women are not considered farmers despite their active participation in farming in rural India. A gender responsive budget and its implementation are essential to support and empower women farmers.
It's her field too: Policies and budgets for women are a good beginning towards gender parity in agriculture.
Problems of mine: When coal threatens Raigarh
From increasing health issues among residents to declining forest produce, coal mining in Chhattisgarh has devastating outcomes.
A villager looks at the changing landscape due to coal mines at Kosampalli village in Raigarh.
Profit of loss: When growth harms the earth
Development projects from across India are flouting environmental norms, says a recent CAG audit report
CAG found development projects not meeting conditions of environment clearances.
Ganga, Yamuna now living entities
Policy matters this week
Ganga river at Kachla, Uttar Pradesh (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Can Sewri get back in the pink?
Sewri wetland is known for many winged visitors including flamingos that come for blue green algae annually. It is under threat, thanks to rapid urbanisation.
The pink guests of Sewri. (Source: India Water Portal)
What's conservation without local hand?
A study from the Sundarbans shows that conserving biodiversity by excluding indigenous populations has threatened not only the survival of the forest but also the sustainability of the region.
Mangroves of the Sundarbans. (Source: Nature Environment & Wildlife Society - NEWS)
World Water Day- Prioritising water security for a sustainable future
United Breweries commits to conserving water on World Water Day
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
Water tank in Punawli Kalan village, Jhansi
With nature for company
Merging traditional way of understanding weather with science and technology can not just improve the accuracy of weather forecast but augment adaptation to climate change also.
Shape of clouds can be an important indicator of weather. Source: Robert Hensley/Wikimedia Commons
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