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October 11, 2022 In an effort to inform the general public, especially citizen activists, policymakers, researchers, and students, about the current status of the Vrishabhavathi river, Paani.Earth has created the necessary maps, data, analysis, and information to drive conservation awareness and action around the river.
Vrishabhavathi river (Image Source: Paani.Earth)
August 9, 2022 Ensuring irrigation through farm ponds in tribal Chhattisgarh
Many tribal farmers opted for individual farm ponds under MGNREGA ensuring protective irrigation. (Image: Meenakshi Singh)
November 8, 2020 The National Hydrology Project has created a national platform for water data and is working to enhance the technical capacities of agencies dealing with water resources management.
Breakthrough cloud computing facilities and remote sensing applications have helped showthe filling pattern of a water body (tank or reservoir) through freely available satellite imagery at an interval of five days.  (Image: Maithan dam, Wikimedia Commons)
December 26, 2019 Policy matters this week
The Mandovi river disputed between Karnataka and Goa (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Rajim kumbh: Leave Mahanadi alone
Rajim kumbh mela has left the Mahanadi river crying for attention. Posted on 25 Feb, 2018 07:35 PM

Around 25 lakh pilgrims across the country took a holy dip in the Mahanadi during the Rajim kumbh festival held in Rajim from January 31-February 13, 2018. For this annual religious extravaganza at the confluence of the Mahanadi, Sondur and Pairi rivers in Chhattisgarh, the state government organised various religious events.

The entrance of the CG government's culture and tourism exhibition venue at Rajim kumbh 2018.
Supreme Court delivers Cauvery verdict
News this week Posted on 20 Feb, 2018 05:44 AM

Supreme Court reduces quantum of water allocated to Tamil Nadu in Cauvery verdict

Long awaited verdict on Cauvery water sharing out. (Picture courtesy: NDTV)
Atal Bhujal Yojana to be implemented soon
Policy matters this week Posted on 20 Feb, 2018 05:31 AM

Centre to fast track Atal Bhujal Yojana to help manage groundwater efficiently 

Water is a fast depleting resource. (Picture courtesy: India Today)
How Kakaddara village won water cup
The video tells us the success story of Kakaddara village that won the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup-2017 by efficiently managing its water. Posted on 19 Feb, 2018 06:33 AM

Every year, thousands of villages in Maharashtra get affected by droughts. Experts say that the reasons for recurrent droughts include a lack of policy framework, technical knowledge and community participation as well as poor implementation of government programmes.

A farm pond in Kakaddara.
Haphazard measures to combat drought
The widening and deepening of Manjara river to rejuvenate it has not served its purpose of quenching the thirst of Latur city. Posted on 15 Feb, 2018 01:54 PM

The Manjara river rejuvenation work was implemented in Latur, Maharashtra under the leadership of Art of Living and RSS Jankalyan Samiti in the summer of 2016.

The map of Manjara river along with the barrages and the river rejuvenation site. (Source: Authors)
Delhi to take Haryana to court over Yamuna pollution
News this week Posted on 13 Feb, 2018 12:50 PM

Delhi to take Haryana to court over increased ammonia levels in Yamuna

Frothing Yamuna (Picture courtesy: The Indian Express)
New policy to manage landfills in Delhi on the cards
Policy matters this week Posted on 13 Feb, 2018 12:23 PM

Union environment ministry to come up with policy to manage landfill sites in Delhi

A mountain of refuse. (Picture courtesy: India Today)
Floating filth mars market on water
Kolkata’s floating market that opened to much fanfare paints a picture of neglect within days of its inauguration. Posted on 08 Feb, 2018 02:49 PM

The beautiful city of Kolkata had another first to its credit when the much anticipated floating market was inaugurated on January 24 by the chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee.

A fruit stall at the market. (Pictures courtesy: Gurvinder Singh)
Rs 10,000 crore boost for fisheries
Policy matters this week Posted on 06 Feb, 2018 01:08 PM

Rs 10,000 crore set aside to boost fisheries, aquaculture and animal husbandry: Budget 2018-19

Fishing livelihoods (Picture courtesy: Conservation India)
New lease of life for three wetlands in Chennai
News this week Posted on 06 Feb, 2018 01:04 PM

CareEarth Trust helps restore three wetlands in Chennai city

The recently restored Narayanapuram wetland. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
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