Karnataka

Book Release and Discussion on ‘Alternative Futures: India Unshackled’, a book edited by Ashish Kothari and K. J. Joy
The book is a collection of 35 essays containing dreams, visions, and pathways of reaching a just and sustainable India.
Posted on 22 Jan, 2018 10:40 AM

Alternative Futures: India Unshackled is a riveting new book that brings together scenarios of an India that is politically and socially egalitarian, radically democratic, economically sustainable and equitable, and socio-culturally diverse and harmonious.

The 3rd National Summit Sustainable Water & Sanitation India kicks off in Bengaluru
Experts from government, NGOs and industry gathered at the Sheraton Grande Hotel for the two day summit. Posted on 19 Jan, 2018 09:52 AM

Sustainable water supply and sanitation has become extremely important due to the increase in water scarcity, the impact of climate change and the need for adaptation, and the increasing demand in water and competition among different usages.

National Summit Sustainable Water and Sanitation kicks off in Bangalore
The 3rd National Summit on Sustainable Water and Sanitation comes to Bangalore on 18th and 19th January 2018
The third national summit of Nispana in Bengaluru will address the latest and the most pertinent issues related to sustainable water supply and sanitation.
Posted on 10 Jan, 2018 09:44 AM

India is the second most populous country in the world, with more than one billion citizens. 163 million people lack access to safe water and 210 million people lack access to improved sanitation. With the per capita availability of water continuing to decline, the nation hurtles towards water scarcity. 

Water for future
How do we conserve water so we do not have to face acute shortage in the future? Posted on 22 Dec, 2017 03:12 PM

Water, the most precious commodity is being abused to such an extent that there is fear that this might lead to another world war or it may be difficult even to get drinking water. Water is indeed an integral part of human body as it accounts for 66 percent of it.

Water is a precious commodity. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
MGNREGA failed to curb migration: Survey
Policy matters this week Posted on 20 Dec, 2017 11:44 AM

Survey reveals MGNREGA failed to curb migration

Labourers build check dams under MGNREGA. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
SBM update: Many districts to be open defecation free
Policy matters this week Posted on 05 Dec, 2017 04:10 PM

More than 50 percent districts yet to be declared open defecation free

An open defecation free zone in Salem (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
CRZ clears inland waterway terminal at Haldia
Policy matters this week Posted on 28 Nov, 2017 01:55 PM

Green nod to Inland waterway terminal at Haldia

Haldia port in West Bengal (Source: Wikimedia commons)
Wages delayed to MGNREGA workers in 19 states
News this week Posted on 07 Nov, 2017 07:46 PM

States freeze payments to MGNREGA workers

Labourers build check dams under MGNREGA. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
NCR water bodies disappearing due to urbanisation: Study
News this week Posted on 31 Oct, 2017 08:42 PM

Study says 40 percent of NCR's water bodies lost to urbanisation in 42 years

Barapullah drain in Delhi (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
When elephants and humans cross paths
A video explains how increasing man-animal conflicts can be resolved in a harmonious way. Posted on 30 Oct, 2017 08:37 PM

Elephants enjoy a special place in India. They play a significant role not only in the Indian ecological system but also in its cultural and religious landscape. 

The Asiatic Elephant (Source: Yathin S K, Wikimedia Commons)
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