Thane
Srinagar's Dal Lake shrinks by 36% in the last 37 years
Posted on 26 Oct, 2015 09:43 PMStudy shows half of Srinagar's water bodies have disappeared in the past century
Integrated watershed management and public health
Posted on 09 Jul, 2015 07:37 AMDeclining groundwater levels and increasing stress on water resources in rural areas in India is a major concern for development since the livelihoods of a majority of the rural population depends on agriculture and the availability of sustainable water resources. More productive use of rainwater is necessary to help mitigate the impact of water scarcity.
Delhi groundwater unfit for consumption - High nitrate content worsens water quality
Posted on 08 May, 2013 11:22 AMHigh nitrate content in Delhi groundwater
Save water from being flushed down-Thane Municipal Corporation adopts new method
Posted on 17 Jan, 2010 08:19 PMEvery time you flush, six litres of processed water goes down the toilet. Even though it may not be required. Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) intends to arrest this wastage of water by suggesting a small modification in the flush tank. It costs less than Rs 5, but could save 25 to 30 litres of water for every household.
Case study of rainwater harvesting of Thane city, Maharashtra- a presentation
Posted on 11 May, 2009 02:16 PMThis presentation deals with a case study of rainwater harvesting of Thane city of Maharashtra. It begins with a discussion of the Environmental Status Report of the Thane Municipal Corporation for the year 1999-2000 which states that all the groundwater is non potable. The authors identify the research and development needs as follows –