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Every day is a dry day in Kovaipudur
While Kovaipudur is finding it difficult to survive another season with no groundwater and an indifferent government, the solution is in harvesting every drop of rain it gets. Posted on 30 Jun, 2017 07:11 PM

With its pleasant climate and serene environment, Kovaipudur, a quaint township located in Coimbatore, was once known to be a haven for retired people. Kovaipudur is living out a nightmare now, one that has snowballed over the years.

Rainwater harvesting is the way to go in water scarce regions. (Source: IWP Flickr)
Why save the vultures?
The country’s vulture population has declined by a whopping 99 percent in the last 15 years. A video tells us what it means to us and the environment. Posted on 30 Jun, 2017 04:28 PM

Vultures are nature’s own cleanup crew. These scavengers are known to be immensely effective in managing animal waste by feeding on animal carcasses that, otherwise, have no other ways of disintegrating quickly.

Griffon Vulture (Source:Thermos,Wikipedia)
What we should know about National Water Commission
Mihir Shah Committee report suggests restructuring CWC and CGWB and setting up an apex body for water management. Experts, while welcoming the idea, raise some concerns. Posted on 29 Jun, 2017 07:26 PM

The landmark report titled A 21st century institutional architecture for India's water reforms submitted by the expert committee chaired by Dr Mihir Shah on restructuring the

Restructuring water governance. (Source: India Water Portal)
Mihir Shah Committee report: How to solve water crisis
As a solution to the water crisis, Mihir Shah Committee recommends constituting National Water Commission--a multidisciplinary organisation that will look into water management more holistically. Posted on 29 Jun, 2017 03:23 PM

The country’s water sector is going through a rough patch. From polluted water resources to increasing demand for water due to rising population and frequent droughts, there are many problems that plague the sector. The worst sufferers are farmers and this is evident from increasing farmer suicides.

Water governance for future water security. (Source: IWP via Flickr photos)
Every drop that matters!
A short film provides insight into the water sector situation in the Marathwada region in Maharashtra. Posted on 27 Jun, 2017 10:12 PM

The people of the Marathwada region have been facing severe water crisis for more than three decades. Despite adverse circumstances, the Akoladev panchayat in the Jalna district has set an example for other panchayats by solving their water woes through community participation and effective water harvesting measures that suit their geographic terrain.

Jivrekha river, Akoladev (Source:Dilasa)
Guidelines eased for India-Nepal Pancheshwar project
Policy matters this week Posted on 27 Jun, 2017 09:04 PM

India eases assessment guidelines for India-Nepal Pancheshwar project 

Mahakali River (Source: A. J. T. Johnsingh, WWF-India and NCF)
Chennai faces acute water crisis
News this week Posted on 27 Jun, 2017 08:46 PM

Chennai reels under acute crisis of drinking water

Buckingham canal in Chennai. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Seed of doubt
While several studies confirm that GM crops can have serious impact on the safety of both humans and environment, the government is going ahead with GM mustard. Posted on 21 Jun, 2017 05:30 PM

Signs of mustard aphid, a key pest of the mustard crop appeared predictably in November last year in Dinesh’s farm. Drifting across the open green fields, it landed on the tender leaves of the mustard crop. “It sets in November during the flowering and pod bearing stage of the crop and lasts till January.

Opposition to GM mustard intensifies in India. (Image: Swadeshi Kheti)
Green nod to Odisha's coal washery project cancelled
Policy matters this week Posted on 20 Jun, 2017 11:10 AM

Government cancels green nod to Odisha's coal washery project

Coal mines in Jharsuguda. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Government allows closure of Sardar Sarovar dam gates
News this week Posted on 20 Jun, 2017 10:42 AM

Centre gives permission to close Sardar Sarovar dam gates

Sardar Sarovar dam (Source: Shahakshay, Wikipedia)
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