Aarti Kelkar Khambete

Dams can bind and gag rivers 

Structures such as locks, dams, barrages, and weirs are known to drastically reduce the longitudinal connectivity of rivers, impact downstream flow, and alter riverine ecosystems.

What are inland waters 

Bengaluru, once a city of lakes - is in crisis.

Non carcinogenic health effects of groundwater contamination are equally challenging as the carcinogenic risks.

Nearly 85 percent of the Indian population consumes groundwater and this groundwater can get polluted because of a number of contaminants - with fluoride being an important one.

Fluoride contamination of groundwater - a grave risk to health

Droughts reduced India’s gross domestic product by 2-5 per cent over 20 years from 1998-2017: Report

Ministry weakens protections against mine expansion using coal shortage excuse

Freshwater, a rare resource

The India Meteorological Department has warned of severe hot weather conditions across large parts of India this month.

Pharmaceuticals, an increasing threat to aquatic ecosystems

The use of pharmaceuticals world wide is increasing and so is the pollution of river waters with pharmaceuticals! A pharmaceutical is any kind of drug used for medicinal purposes.