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November 25, 2022
Categorising watersheds for freshwater ecosystem conservation in India
These maps at the watershed scales have been made to not only ensure inclusion of different freshwater ecosystems, their connectivity and hydrological processes, but can also provide a spatial context for conservation decisions.
A stream at Anini, Arunachal Pradesh (Image Source: Roshni Arora)
September 21, 2022
The Chakla bavdi of Chanderi
The unique design and functioning of the Chakla bavdi in Chanderi Madhya Pradesh is another example of the water wisdom of our ancestors, which needs to be conserved and passed on to the future generations.
Chakla Bavdi at Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh (Image Source: Shirole, S. 2022. Architectural eloquence: Water harvesting structure in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh (India). Ancient Asia, 13: 9, pp. 1–13)
June 21, 2022
Springs spring hope in Kashmir, Himalayas
While springs in Kashmir have still retained their good quality and have a great potential to be used for drinking water, threats to them are growing. Their protection and sustainable management is crucial.
Verinag spring in Anantanag district of Kashmir (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
January 13, 2022
Systems at breaking point
State of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture: The synthesis report 2021
Sustainable agricultural practices lead to water saving, soil conservation, sustainable land management, conservation of natural resources, ecosystem and climate change benefits. (Image: Maheshwara, Pixahive)
November 9, 2021
Potential of rainwater management in Bundelkhand
Building resilient agricultural system through groundwater management interventions in degraded landscapes of Bundelkhand region
Charkhari talab in Bundelkhand (Image: IWP Flickr)
September 1, 2021
Study calls for securing water sustainability in Chennai
Best practices for holistic urban water management in Chennai Metropolitan Area
These bright plastic jugs are ubiquitous in Chennai and Tamil Nadu. (Image: McKay Savage, Flickr Commons; CC BY 2.0)
Cauvery water not very polluted, says study
News this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 17 Apr, 2018 11:10 AM

KSPCB says Cauvery water can be used for drinking after conventional treatment
Cauvery river water falls under Category-C. (Picture courtesy: Deccan Chronicle)
Sharing water, reaping benefits
This study finds that smallholder farmers who undertake group micro irrigation through pooling of land and water resources greatly benefit through increase in productivity and profit margins.
Arjuna Srinidhi
Posted on 14 Apr, 2018 05:06 PM

Agriculture is of central importance to India’s economy with more than half of the workforce in the country depending on it for their livelihoods. However, it is increasingly being threatened due to climate-change-induced changing rainfall patterns and water scarcity having a negative impact on production.
Sprinkler irrigation in Narayanganj block, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh (Image Source: WOTR)
Seven reasons why Bengaluru can still run out of water
Citizen Matters looks at what the city should do to manage its water better.
Nagesh Aras
Posted on 05 Apr, 2018 03:20 PM

A recent BBC report projected that Bengaluru will run out of water soon.
Image courtesy bwssb.org
How marine algae impact global climate, Indian monsoon
Phytoplankton are often early indicators of change in temperatures and can offer potential to extend the lead time of climate predictions.
Raghu Murtugudde
Posted on 05 Apr, 2018 06:37 AM

In a few weeks from now, the seasonal forecast for the Indian summer monsoon will be announced. Among various parameters that determine the fate of the monsoon is the sea surface temperature, more specifically, the contrast between land and sea temperatures. But what are the parameters that determine sea surface temperatures?
One of the parameters that determine the fate of the monsoon is the contrast between land and sea temperatures. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Climate change and its impact on water resources
Limiting global warming is crucial in controlling the ill effects of climate change like loss of water.
Dr S.C.Lahiry
Posted on 03 Apr, 2018 03:52 PM

The issue of economic development is intrinsically connected with global warming. The temperature of the planet rises because of indiscriminate exploitation of its resources and destruction of the environment. The effect of global warming further intensifies temporal and spatial variations in precipitation, melting of snow and water availability. 
Climate change could lead to extreme weather events like floods.(Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Government amends e-Waste Management Rules
Policy matters this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 27 Mar, 2018 05:07 AM

E-waste management rules amended to improve implementation efficiency
Seeds of discontent
There are various reasons why India’s small and marginal farmers are unhappy.
Moin Qazi
Posted on 22 Mar, 2018 06:40 PM

Small farmers are the key to ending poverty and hunger and promoting sustainable development. In India, small and marginal farmers—those who work on less than two hectares (five acres) of land—constitute 80 percent of all farm households, 50 percent of rural households and 36 percent of the total of all households. Sadly, the plight of these farmers is very distressing.
Farming sector has a lot to worry about.
Farmers’ plight: Leaving land for a lesser life
One of the worst affected districts in Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur is seeing its farmers leave their villages for cities due to water scarcity.
Mahesh Bacham
Posted on 13 Mar, 2018 06:24 AM

Scanty rainfall, depleting groundwater levels, barren farmlands and mass migration of farmers to cities for better livelihood--this is the reality of most of rural India today. Many parts of India are witnessing this growing trend of farmers leaving their lands in search of jobs in cities.
Many villages look deserted due to mass migration of villagers to cities for jobs. Houses are abandoned and are getting ruined due to nonuse. (Pic courtesy: 101Reporters)
Uttarakhand bans quarrying in Ganga, its tributaries
Policy matters this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 06 Mar, 2018 12:14 PM

Uttarakhand bans quarrying in the Ganga and its tributaries post NGT order
The state government plans to ban quarrying in the Ganga. (Picture courtesy: Hindustan Times)
Manhole-cleaning robot completes trial run
News this week
Seetha Gopalakrishnan
Posted on 06 Mar, 2018 11:50 AM

Manhole-cleaning robot Bandicoot successfully completes trial run in Thiruvananthapuram
Team behind Bandicoot. (Picture courtesy: Scroll)
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