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February 16, 2022 Economic restructuring and development intervention will be essential, shows the latest study by iFOREST
Under the 'current policy scenario,' which aligns with India's netzero target of 2070, all the coal mines in Korba can be closed by 2050 and power plants by 2040 in a phased manner (A view of South Eastern Coalfields Limited in Korba; Image: India Water Portal)
July 8, 2021 A compilation of different state level solar irrigation policies provides a quick snapshot of institutional development of solar irrigation in India.
Different solar irrigation policies in India (Image: IWMI)
March 17, 2021 Insights from urban slum households across six states
PMUY should expand its reach to urban slum households, given that there are still households without LPG connections. (Image: Adam Cohn, (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0))
December 2, 2019 A study highlights the barriers to harnessing India's potential for wind energy.
Windmills in Karnataka, India. Picture credit: India Water Portal
November 14, 2019 A study finds that India may run out of water to cool power plants in the near future.
Tuticorin power plant in Tamil Nadu (Image: Ram Kumar, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 2.0)
Government of India's National Environment Awareness Campaign: Entry forms
Download entry forms to the National Environment Awareness Campaign Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 10:03 PM

The Indian Government conducts a National Environment Awareness Campaign every year.

Fighting climate change: Greenpeace
Efforts of Greenpeace in raising awareness about climate change Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 08:55 PM

Greenpeace has done a lot of commendable work in the field of climate change. This link takes you through their climate change campaigns involving the masses.

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Groundwater/energy nexus: A discussion paper with request for comments
Discussion paper - 'Evolving an integrated approach for improving efficiency of ground water pumping for agriculture using electricity: A few pointers from the field Posted on 06 Jul, 2009 08:58 AM

View discussion paper: energy-water-action-study-discussion-paper-june-2009 Dear Sir / Madam, Ground water pumping using electricity is a complex issue, leaving all actors - the farmers, distribution company, State government and environment conscious analysts - frustrated and dissati

World Water Week 2008 : Recap
World Water Week 2008 : Recap Posted on 09 Oct, 2008 09:23 AM

The World Water Week concluded at Stockholm on August 23rd. with 2400 scientists, leaders and various representatives from more than 100 countries. Action is crucial, stakes are high and time is running out, were the key messages coming from the World Water Week (August 17th - 23rd). The focal points throughout were sanitation and hygiene, climate, water management, ecosystems and business issues. Studies, reports, initiatives and announcements made during the week included: Water, Agriculture and Bioenergy: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/Downloads/2008/Water_Agriculture_Bioenergy.pdf Water Resource Management: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/Downloads/2008/Water_Resource_Management.pdf Climate and Water: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/Downloads/2008/Climate_and_Water.pdf Water Economics, Finance and the Private Sector: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/Downloads/2008/Economics_Finance_and_the_Private_Sector.pdf Ecosystems and Biodiversity: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/Downloads/2008/Ecosystems_and_Biodiversity.pdf Transboundary Waters: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/Downloads/2008/Transboundary_Waters.pdf Water in Asia: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/Downloads/2008/Water_in_Asia.pdf

Buying an apartment? Demand better water management from the builders
Buying an apartment? Demand better water management from the builders
Posted on 05 Jun, 2008 04:30 AM

We at the Water Portal, came up with some questions to ask the builder when you are buying an apartment. The more educated you are regarding the way the apartment is handling water, the better decision you are likely to make and one that will benefit you immensely in the long term.

Contents of the latest SANDRP newsletter : Solar power boom and many more stories
Contents of the latest SANDRP newsletter : Solar power boom and many more stories Posted on 03 Jan, 2008 01:01 AM

sandrp.jpg The latest issue of SANDRP's newsletter contains the following: Solar Power Boom Bihar Floods 2007: Some lessons for everyone Power Options: New Look Required 11th Five Year Plan: Why it may not a

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