Political

Environmental disaster in the face of climate change
Marathwada is a classic example of environmental disaster due to climate change which can get worse in the absence of sincere and planned action. Posted on 08 Jun, 2016 12:30 PM

Marathwada has been witnessing severe drought over the last few years. This year has seen the worst with many farmer suicides reported [1].

Farmers, stuck in the midst of a crisis (Source: India Water Portal)
At Simhastha, govt fishes in Kshipra’s troubled waters
The state machinery’s face-saving measures during Simhastha saw Kshipra river carrying more muck in her than ever. While the river yearns for revival, the government seems keen on interlinking rivers. Posted on 05 Jun, 2016 07:05 AM

The Madhya Simhastha Maha Kumbh festival, the religious extravaganza that happens once in every 12 years, was held in Ujjain from April 22-May 21, 2016.

Kshipra before Shahi Snan
Business interests and environmental crisis: A book review
While the environmental crisis threatens to impact the ecology and livelihoods in India, business interests take over sustainable solutions. Posted on 05 Jun, 2016 07:03 AM

A number of Asian countries are going through environmental crisis. Nowhere is the impact felt so seriously than in India, where the crisis threatens to affect survival. It is also impacting biodiversity, ecology and livelihoods. In this context, it becomes important to understand how nature and the current environmental crisis are being addressed in policy discourses.

Business profits and the environmental crisis (Source: India Water Portal)
Sailing the ocean to save marine life
Our oceans are facing a bleak future. Captain Siddharth Chakravarty speaks about his work in controlling poaching, pollution and other criminal activities at sea Posted on 04 Jun, 2016 05:14 PM

He is called Mobi Dick's Avenger.

Captain Siddharth Chakravarty with the illegal driftnets confiscated by Sea Shepherd during Operation Driftnet (Photo source: Sea Shepherd)
Short-term training course on solar-powered pumping systems sustainable solution for community-based for drinking water supply
The proposed training is intend to develop capacity of organisations through knowledge sharing on the application of solar energy for pumping and water treatment for drinking water sector.
Posted on 03 Jun, 2016 08:37 PM

Objective of training:

Expression of Interest invited for collaborating in a Mobile Water Testing Laboratory Project with Livpure Foundation
The Livpure Foundation is looking for partners to host the laboratory and collaborates for a joint venture which can benefit thousands of people particularly in water scarce states.
Posted on 03 Jun, 2016 08:13 PM

About Livpure Foundation: Livpure Foundation (CSR wing of Livpure Pvt. Ltd) is a National Level Non-Profit registered Organization that works as a catalyst in policy advocacy, technological innovations and mobilization of communities on clean drinking water. 

Restructuring water governance for future
This paper argues that the recent restructuring of CWC and CGWB can be a good opportunity to introduce changes in the institutional structure for water governance in India Posted on 02 Jun, 2016 12:40 PM

With increasing concern over water security, water governance worldwide is undergoing a gradual change.

Water governance for future water security (Source: India Water Portal)
Bye bye El Nino; more rains this year!
News this week Posted on 01 Jun, 2016 10:02 PM

Above normal rainfall for India as El Nino comes to an end

Downpour in Bihar (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Release water from private dams: Bombay HC to Maharashtra Government
Policy matters this week Posted on 01 Jun, 2016 10:01 PM

Bombay HC demands release of water from private dams

A dam in Maharashtra (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Kolkata's ponds on shaky ground
About 44 percent of Kolkata city's ponds have disappeared in the last two decades. The importance of preserving these water bodies that serve as a lifeline for people cannot be overemphasised. Posted on 01 Jun, 2016 09:38 PM

Urban water bodies have an important role in the urban ecology. It is not just a source or water collected somewhere but is an integral part of life--a haven for different types of trees, insects, birds and small animals.

College Square tank or Gol Dighi, one of the very old ponds in Kolkata
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