Drinking and other Domestic Uses

Long before piped water supply became the norm, groundwater got extracted for use and rivers neglected, stepwells served as a major source of water for people.

Up until two decades ago, the main sources of drinking water in Rajasthan included surface water from perennial ponds, reservoirs, lakes, dams, rivers and streams with borewells and tubewells used sparingly and only in remote areas. All this changed when guinea worm infections started appearing in the state. 

World Bank approves Atal Bhujal Yojana to improve groundwater management

Rajasthan is all geared up for the open defecation free (ODF) status well before the national deadline of October 2, 2019. According to the assistant engineer of the nagar parishad, Resha Singh, 4.75 lakh toilets have been constructed since October 2, 2014 in Alwar district which is about to be declared ODF.

Groundwater from aquifers across 16 states found to be contaminated with uranium

Lewari, a village located around 17 km from Alwar in Rajasthan, is the site of a water conflict these days. “The production of Jayanti jaljeera, haazme ka lalantop drink (a digestive drink) has left our village parched,” says Nanak Singh, a resident.

Union government constitutes the Cauvery Water Management Authority 

Delhi Jal Board decides to withdraw all cases against Haryana to amicably settle water dispute

Maharashtra government notifies Thane creek as flamingo sanctuary

Shimla reels under severe water crunch