Surface Water

Government to scrap river interlinking project, if it will pose threat to environment: Uma Bharti

The Koel Karo Jan Sanghatana was awarded the first Bhagirath Award during the India Rivers Week 2014 for protecting the Koel and the Karo rivers.

TSR Subramanian Committee submits report on environmental laws to the Environment Ministry

An interactive tool to monitor progress of toilet construction launched

A decade ago, Jamwadi village in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, was a famous tourist attraction due to its beautiful lake. Now, there is no lake to speak of thanks to the Raymond factory in Yavatmal. Wastewaster from the factory flows untreated into the lake, which is located 15 kms away.

Nature and wildlife can be better conserved if local communities are duly educated and motivated. Nearly 70 km south of Bhubaneswar, the Mangalajodi village on the edge of Chilka lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, is a testimony to that argument.

NGT turns down clearance to Cuddalore thermal plant because of threat to mangroves

Gujarat's data on toilets and drinking water facilities in schools need investigation: CAG

Narmada, a name that translates into ‘One that bestows happiness’ will, in the next 20 years, pass through turbulent times. The question is not of the distance or the journey that this river covers, but the various points at which this ancient river is intercepted by new, modern dams.

India plans to launch the 'Blue Revolution' to boost fish production