Groundwater

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October 17, 2022
Invisible informal groundwater markets
While informal groundwater markets cater significantly to the needs of smallholder farmers in India, they continue to be unacknowledged and understudied.
Groundwater, a finite resource (Image Source: TV Manoj via Wikimedia Commons)
July 5, 2022
Poisoned waters, threatened lives
Studies reveal that children are the most vulnerable to the health risks associated with groundwater contamination due to nitrate and fluoride, highlighting the need for urgent remedial measures.
POisoned waters, dangerous outcomes (Image Source: India Water Portal)
April 26, 2022
Making the invisible, visible
The water stewardship initiative by WOTR that developed a tool to visualise aquifers has not only helped farmers understand groundwater as a shared resource, but also led to a behavioural change among water users and helped implement groundwater laws and policies.
Groundwater, a fast disappearing resource (Image Source: India Water Portal)
February 13, 2022
Poisonous encounters, fatal outcomes!
A study provides new evidence that drinking water contaminated with arsenic can lead to still births, recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility among women.
A well in Rajasthan (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
August 29, 2021
Poisoned waters, deadly outcomes!
A study shows that high arsenic contamination of groundwater in Bihar is linked with increase in cancer cases. Districts located near the Himalayan river basins have more people with cancer.
Drinking water in Bihar, linked to cancer (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
August 26, 2021
Poisonous encounters: Nitrate contamination of groundwater in Rajasthan
This study from Rajasthan found that anthropogenic factors led to nitrate contamination of groundwater. High nitrate levels in drinking water posed major health risks to children.
A well in Rajasthan (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
TN to pay fine for failing to restore Chennai's waterways
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 19 Feb, 2019 05:54 PM

NGT slaps a fine of Rs 100 crore on TN government for failing to restore Chennai's waterways
The Cooum as it flows through Chennai (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
World Bank approves Rs 11,000 crore for dam safety
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 19 Feb, 2019 05:37 PM

World Bank to provide Rs 11,000 crore for dam safety
Hirakud dam, the oldest dam in India (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
The Himalayan glaciers shrink
A study suggests water towers of Asia contain less water than estimated.
Dinesh C Sharma
Posted on 19 Feb, 2019 03:07 PM

The Himalayas are often called the water towers of Asia because of the vast amount of water locked in the form of ice in thousands of glaciers there. But concerns relating to climate change have often put a question mark on future water availability from these glaciers.
Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayas might contain 27 percent less ice than previously believed. (Pic: IWP Flickr photos)
After 40 years, Hilsa migrates to Allahabad again
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 13 Feb, 2019 01:29 PM

Navigation lock at Farakka Barrage redesigned for Hilsa migration
Farakka Barrage by Sudip Burman via Google Maps, Feb 2012
Can we gain from changing rains?
While changing rainfall patterns, increased frequency of cyclones, droughts and floods threaten food and water security in India, adaptation strategies to cope with these changes are crucial.
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 07 Feb, 2019 12:30 PM

India is undergoing a major transition with changes in rainfall patterns leading to increased frequency of droughts, floods, heat waves amidst fear of a major water crisis in the years to come. Why are these threats increasing?
Changing rainfall patterns in India (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Time to enact groundwater bill
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 30 Jan, 2019 11:26 AM

Country's groundwater crisis showcases need to enact model groundwater bill
A well in Rajasthan (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Irrigation scheme inconsistent: CAG audit
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 15 Jan, 2019 10:59 AM

Inconsistencies in Centre's flagship irrigation scheme, reveals CAG audit
Irrigation canal from the Bhima dam. (Source: Nvvchar on Wikipedia)
Committee for action against water contamination
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 15 Jan, 2019 10:20 AM

Devise time-bound plan to address water contamination: Parliamentary committee
People fight for their rights to clean and safe drinking water. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
When water kills
What are waterborne diseases and why are they important? Here is all the information that you need to know waterborne diseases better.
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 09 Jan, 2019 03:54 PM

Waterborne diseases are diseases transmitted through

Waterborne diseases is a serious health problem in India. (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Green nod a must for inland waterways: Experts
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 07 Jan, 2019 07:14 AM

Over 50 experts urge green ministry to make green clearance mandatory for inland waterways
Motor-driven ferries at Varanasi (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
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