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Training of Trainers foundation course on Conservation Agriculture
PJRB-SPARC is organising a residential training program on ‘Conservation Agriculture from 11 to 14 September 2018 at its campus in Ghugial village, Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
Posted on 30 Aug, 2018 07:49 PM

In the ToT, participants will learn about the internationally accepted principles that govern Conservation Agriculture (CA), its practice globally and in India and join networks for this profitable, resource efficient and health giving method of agriculture. The curriculum is based on FAO guidelines and enriched by visits to fields practicing this method in Punjab.

World Water Week: Companies must look beyond own operations to enhance water stewardship
Updated Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard requires reporting on water impacts across the value chain. Posted on 30 Aug, 2018 10:37 AM

Access to freshwater is essential for all life and is a human right recognised by the United Nations. However, millions of people around the world face water scarcity, poor water quality, and inadequate sanitation.

Water, a precious commodity. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Kerala, TN fight over Mullaperiyar dam water release
Policy matters this week Posted on 29 Aug, 2018 11:45 AM

Kerala blames Tamil Nadu for massive floods in the state

The Mullaperiyar dam (Source: Jayeshj via Wikipedia Commons)
Himalayan springs drying up: Niti Ayog
News this week Posted on 29 Aug, 2018 09:43 AM

Nearly 30 percent of springs in the Himalayas are drying up: Niti Ayog

Many springs in the Himalayas have reduced discharge. (Source: India Water Portal)
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) - Grasslands
What are grasslands and why are they important? Here is a simple Q&A to understand the grasslands in India better. Posted on 26 Aug, 2018 11:11 AM

This is a simple guide that lists out the most popular questions related to grasslands, to understand what they are and their ecological significance. Please click on a topic for detailed information.

Shola grasslands, Kudremukh National Park, Karnataka (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Kerala battles the worst flood since 1924
As Kerala comes to grips with the worst floods in its recent history, here’s a look at what led to the calamity and what can be done to avoid it in the future. Posted on 25 Aug, 2018 05:34 PM

When the five overflow gates of the Cheruthoni dam, a part of the Idukki reservoir comprising Cheruthoni, Kulamavu and Idukki arch dam were opened one by one on August 9, 2018, a torrent of water and mud gushed out. Heavy, unceasing rains had led to the dam reaching close to its maximum capacity, forcing the dam authorities to open all its gates.

The floods in Kerala have taken nearly 400 lives and have displaced around 1.2 million people. (Image: Ranjith Siji, Wikimedia Commons: CC BY-SA 4.0)
Footwear industry pollutes, villagers put their foot down
When the environmental pollution caused by the footwear industry in a growing Haryana village goes unchecked, villagers gather to demand their rights. Posted on 23 Aug, 2018 08:09 PM

As per the regional plan 2021 chalked out by the national capital regional planning board in 2005, Bahadurgarh, a small town in Haryana is a part of the Delhi metropolitan area. The town, located in Jhajjar district, is growing at a fast pace.

Leftover materials tossed out by the factories at the footwear park. These will end up in landfills and pollute the environment. (Image: India Water Portal)
Goa wins Mahadayi water dispute
Policy matters this week Posted on 22 Aug, 2018 09:12 AM

Mahadayi water dispute: Goa to get maximum share of water

Mahadayi river in Goa (Source: Amol.Gaitonde via Wikimedia commons)
Centre calls Kerala floods a 'calamity of severe nature'
News this week Posted on 22 Aug, 2018 09:00 AM

Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 373

A house submerged in water during floods in Kerala. (Source: Ranjithsiji via Wikimedia commons)
Climate change affects hydropower generation
A study reveals that hydropower generation from top seven hydropower projects has suffered due to climate variability in the past six decades. Posted on 21 Aug, 2018 04:38 PM

A new study has suggested that the government must consider changes occurring due to climate change while planning new hydropower projects.

Efficiency of hydropower projects affected by climate change. (Photo: IWP Flickr photos; photo for representation only)
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