India

Indian villages look to Bhutan for water
No water supply from India, four remote villages in West Bengal are forced to depend on the neighbouring Bhutan for water. Posted on 05 Jul, 2018 08:15 PM

A lot has been discussed about the acute water crisis in many parts of India. But who would have thought some villages in rural West Bengal have to depend on a neighbouring nation for water?

Damini Minj cycles long distance to collect water from Aiba basti. (Pic courtesy: Gurvinder Singh)
Short Term Course on Advances in Urban Water Engineering and Management at IIT Bombay
Short Term Course "Advances in Urban Water Engineering and Management" to be held at IIT Bombay from December 10 -14, 2018.
Posted on 05 Jul, 2018 07:37 PM

Urbanization has posed challenge on water resources in cities. Both the water quantity shortage and deteriorated water quality are the prevailing issues in the cities. Physical losses and non-revenue water are the major concerns of water supply systems in cities.

Polar effect on global climate
Researchers working in polar regions are coming together to study climate change and its effect on the regions. Posted on 04 Jul, 2018 03:35 PM

Polar regions have a major influence on global climate and this is making researchers working in both the Arctic and the Antarctic to come together to share knowledge and experience.

Polar regions affect the climate of the entire planet. (Pic source: Pixabay)
Village steps up water revival effort
A temple trust revives an ancient stepwell, comes to the rescue of a water-starved village. Posted on 04 Jul, 2018 02:33 PM

Long before piped water supply became the norm, groundwater got extracted for use and rivers neglected, stepwells served as a major source of water for people.

Stepwell in front of Khedamata temple at Modi village. (Source: India Water Portal)
The politics of groundwater
To make access to water adequate and equitable, the focus must shift from water sources to water resources. Science, community participation and cooperation, are key to addressing our water woes. Posted on 04 Jul, 2018 12:15 PM

A growing demand for water implies the need for an improved understanding of our resources, and the ability to manage that demand in an equitable and sustainable way.

Wells, not dams, have been the temples of modern India

Maharashtra may exempt certain plastic items from ban
Policy matters this week Posted on 03 Jul, 2018 11:14 AM

Maharashtra mulls exemption on 'certain' plastic items following crackdown on plastic

Maharashtra bans plastic. (Image Source: India Water Portal)
Five percent rainfall deficit recorded in June
News this week Posted on 03 Jul, 2018 10:30 AM

Monsoon shows a deficit of five percent in June

Agriculture needs to be made climate resilient. (Image Source: India Water Portal)
Bhaag Nadi Bhaag
A Hindi play about rivers and water by travelling theatre group Swabhav Natak Dal Posted on 02 Jul, 2018 02:53 PM

Since April this year, Swabhav Natak Dal has been travelling with a play about Rivers and Waters. 12 shows of the Bangla version of this play – Raakhe Nodi Maare Ke – were performed in schools, shelter homes for children, organizations working on environmental issues, as well as community spaces in various parts of West Bengal.

Bhaag Nadi Bhaag
Centre forms Cauvery Water Regulation Committee
Policy matters this week Posted on 26 Jun, 2018 03:00 PM

Cauvery Water Regulation Committee comes into being

Cauvery river in Karnataka. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos via Claire Arni and Oriole Henri)
Hyderabad's groundwater levels fail to improve
News this week Posted on 26 Jun, 2018 02:48 PM

Good rainfall fails to improve Hyderabad's groundwater table

Despite good rainfall, Hyderabad's groundwater levels continue to be precarious. (Photo: IWP Flickr)
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