Surface Water

The Ganges, the most revered river in India, faces an unusual predicament. Pollution and excessive usage have turned it into a toxic sludge as it snakes its way through cities, industrial hubs and millions of devotees.

Non-biodegradable waste clogs Yamuna river after festival immersions

Climate change remains a matter of concern globally. A new study by Indian researchers has shown that only six out of 22 river basins in the country have the potential to cope with the threat of climate change, particularly droughts.

NGT concerned about overexploited status of Delhi's groundwater

Bhagalpur canal in Bihar collapses during trial run

PM Modi inaugurates the controversial Sardar Sarovar Project

A whopping $215 billion is lost to floods each year

"The world has enough for everyone's needs, but not enough for everyone's greed”--Mahatma Gandhi 

In the afternoons these days, Basai wears a deserted look. Known as a bird’s delight and privileged by the protected status of a national park, the wetland is located just eight kilometres from Sultanpur bird sanctuary in Gurugram in Haryana. No birds can be spotted foraging the soil of the Basai wetland or its waters.

Centre allocates Maharashtra Rs 60,000 crore to link its rivers