India

ACWADAM's certificate course on groundwater
ACWADAM is organising a 15-day programme on training and facilitation in hydrogeology to enhance civil societies capabilities in watershed and groundwater management.
Posted on 04 May, 2017 04:01 PM

ACWADAM will be running a fifteen-day training programme on basic hydrogeology or groundwater science, for professionals from Civil Society Organisations or NGOs.

2017 will have normal rains: IMD
News this week Posted on 25 Apr, 2017 01:29 AM

Normal monsoon expected this year: IMD

Rainfall in India (Source: India Water Portal via Varun Duta Gupta)
CII National Awards for Excellence in Water Management 2017
CII – National Awards for Excellence in Water Management returns for the eleventh edition
Posted on 24 Apr, 2017 11:11 AM

CII – National Awards for Excellence in Water Management returns for the eleventh edition – to celebrate and reward outstanding innovation, promising water conservation and management practices undertaken by Indian industries from varied sectors.

Groundwater extraction rampant in four states
News this week Posted on 18 Apr, 2017 12:04 PM

Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana vulnerable to severe water scarcity

A well in Rajasthan (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Centre gears up to tackle water shortage
Policy matter this week Posted on 18 Apr, 2017 11:50 AM

Government releases fund for water conservation under MGNREGS

Drought in India (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
When streets get smart
While the states prepare to build their smart cities, we look at the feasibility of the government’s smart city mission. Posted on 17 Apr, 2017 05:13 AM

India's urbanisation continues unabated but most of its 53-million plus cities offer an appallingly low quality of life.

Smart city model at Trade Fair, New Delhi (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:FICCI Water Awards: Apply by May 5, 2017
3rd Edition of India Industry Water Conclave & 5th Edition of FICCI Water Awards
Posted on 11 Apr, 2017 12:28 PM

FICCI under the aegis of FICCI Water Mission is organizing the 3rd Edition of the India Industry Water Conclave and 5th Edition of FICCI Water Awards

Mumbai beaches are world's most polluted: Study
News this week Posted on 10 Apr, 2017 08:14 PM

Marine litter is heavy along Mumbai’s beaches: Study

Mumbai coast (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Problems of mine: When coal threatens Raigarh
From increasing health issues among residents to declining forest produce, coal mining in Chhattisgarh has devastating outcomes. Posted on 30 Mar, 2017 05:50 PM

It was in the late 90s that Raigarh emerged as the hub for power, coal mining and sponge iron in Chhattisgarh. The coalfield in Mand Raigarh is spread over an area of more than 1,12,000 hectares with an estimated 21,117 metric tonnes of coal. 

A villager looks at the changing landscape due to coal mines at Kosampalli village in Raigarh.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Solar water pumps
What are solar water pumps? What are their advantages over traditional water pumps? Here are the answers to all your questions on solar water pumps. Posted on 29 Mar, 2017 06:10 PM

This is a simple guide that answers some of the most popular questions related to solar water pumps. This list of Q&A will help you understand what they are and their growing importance these days. Please click on a question for detailed information.

Submersible pumps of 2HP (Source: Sehgal Foundation)
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