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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)
10 years since Tsunami, but TN fails to implement its rehabilitation plans
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 30 Dec, 2014 03:09 PM

Tamil Nadu Government fails to implement its long-term rehabililation plans post tsunami 2004
Post-tsunami slum (Source: Kavaiyan via Wikimedia)
Rainwater harvesting rescues Bangalore residential community
Declining groundwater levels and increasing maintenance costs are the norm for most people these days, but residents of Rainbow Drive are exceptions.
Chicu Lokgariwar
Posted on 18 Dec, 2014 02:59 PM

"Just having the people of Delhi look at their water meters everyday will enable the city to deal with its current water supply", said K.P Singh.

He should know.
K.P. Singh shows one of the recharge wells
Budget 2015-16 likely to have huge cuts in social sector
Policy matters this fortnight
Aarti Kelkar - Khambete
Posted on 16 Dec, 2014 12:27 PM

Social sector likely to get less funds in Union Budget 2015-16
MNREGA workers building check dam in Gujarat
The Chalakudy river system wins
Latha Anantha was awarded the Bhagirath Prayas Samman for spearheading the campaign to save the Chalakudy river in Kerala, at the recently concluded India Rivers Week.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 15 Dec, 2014 06:32 PM

Latha Anantha of the Chalakudy Puzha Samrakshana Samiti (Chalakudy River Protection Forum) was awarded the Bhagirath Prayas Samman at the recently concluded India Rivers Week for her commendable work on safeguarding the integrity of the Chalakudy river in Kerala.
Latha Anantha (Source: Latha)
TSR Subramanian Committee equally weighs development and the environment
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 25 Nov, 2014 11:36 AM

TSR Subramanian Committee submits report on environmental laws to the Environment Ministry
Mangpong forest in West Bengal
Poachers turned protectors fight for their survival
Locals who protect the migratory birds that come to Chilka lake in Odisha struggle to make a living as the lake has shrunk, thereby shrinking their revenues from fishing.
Basudev Mahapatra
Posted on 23 Nov, 2014 01:46 PM

Nature and wildlife can be better conserved if local communities are duly educated and motivated. Nearly 70 km south of Bhubaneswar, the Mangalajodi village on the edge of Chilka lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, is a testimony to that argument.
Chilka lake, Odisha
Kerala's Ashtamudi lake certified by Marine Stewardship Council
News this week
Aarti Kelkar - Khambete
Posted on 10 Nov, 2014 10:09 PM

Kerala's Ashtamudi lake recognised for sustainable clam fishing
Mussel farm in Ashtamudi lake (Source: Fotokannan)
Neighbour's envy, user's pride!
Basavaraj's house in drought-prone Chitradurga district in Karnataka is mostly self-sufficient for water. Was it serendipity, luck or something more?
Divya N
Posted on 20 Oct, 2014 12:46 PM

Chitradurga district in southern Karnataka is infamous for drought. People here constantly suffer from water shortage and in the last few years, the problem has escalated due to poor rainfall. 
Basavaraj's water-sufficient house in Chitradurga
Applications invited for the 'Certificate Course on Soil & Water Conservation and Watershed Management' Central Soil & Water Conservation Research & Training Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Nominations are invited for four month regular training entitled 'Certificate Course on Soil & Water Conservation and Watershed Management', commencing from 08 October, 2014 at Dehradun.
Posted on 18 Sep, 2014 03:01 PM

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Know more about Central Soil & Water Conservation Research & Training Institute
50% of MGNREGS reserved for water conservation work
Policy matter this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 08 Sep, 2014 10:18 PM

50% of MGNREGS work should be for improving water conservation: Government
Labourers building check dams under MGNREGS
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