Use rain to beat drought
An analysis by IMD proves that rainwater harvesting is the best way to overcome the continuous dry spells the country witnesses.
Mumbai in monsoon. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Twin lakes of Bhoj
The lakes of Bhoj wetland that are home to many bird species and provide water to the local residents are now polluted and need urgent attention from the government.
Raja Bhoj statue at the upper lake.
Mumbai’s vanishing coasts
The implementation of the CRZ rules and prioritising the needs of fishing communities by involving them in the process is the right and holistic approach to end coastal deterioration.
The deteriorating coasts of Mumbai. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
World Toilet Day: Beyond BCC
Though toilets are being constructed rapidly across India, questions remain about their acceptance and usage. Until that happens, complete 'swachhta' cannot be realised.
Children pose outside a toilet in Sanarpudur village, Namakkal.
Water sharing: Beyond economic concerns
It is important to look at rivers from an ecological point of view to solve transboundary water issues amicably.
The lower Ganga, just upstream of Farakka, displays bank cutting and erosion. (Source: India Water Portal)
Crop change for better yield?
Crop patterns in India are changing without consideration for local agro-climatic conditions. This puts a burden on environment, incurring huge long-term losses.
Since the introduction of green revolution, four kharif crops have marched to newer grounds.
Saving Tso Moriri
Pristine Tso Moriri attracts hundreds of visitors, both winged and biped. Today, it is the human visitors that threaten the survival of this Ramsar wetland.
Black-headed gull is one of the 40 species of birds at Tso Moriri. (Photo: Keith Goyden)
Change in approach for better result
WASH policies need to consider nuanced needs of people across their lifespan for better results, finds out a study.
There is a need for a nuanced approach in making water and sanitation available to public. (Source: India Water Portal)
A city pond of its Aayi
Aayi Kulam in Puducherry is not just a pond that does its job of recharging the groundwater. It is a slice of history that needs to be preserved.
Aayi Kulam is now completely dried up.
At home, in the wetland
Not just a site of global importance for migratory birds, Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary is home to diverse creatures that depend on it for food, shelter and livelihood.
Flamingoes fly miles to reach Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu.
WASH away Ujjain woes
The holy city of Ujjain is dealing with severe water and sanitation issues. A study reveals serious anomalies in the WASH situation in the city.
Open well in Hira mill ki chaal slum situated next to an open drain resulting in its water getting polluted.
Angry, swirling waters
When the twisted model of Uttarakhand’s development goes wrong, a river lashes out killing many. A new book tries to shed light on what went wrong to cause the great Kedarnath disaster.
Gori floods (Source: Chicu Lokgariwar, India Water Portal)
MGNREGA facing fund crunch
Policy matters this week
Labourers build check dams under MGNREGA. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
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