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October 15, 2022
Evaluating WaSH conditions spatially at the panchayat level
Synthesis of water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) spatial pattern in rural India: an integrated interpretation of WaSH practices
People in rural areas lack potable water, and use unsafe sanitation and hygiene facilities (Image: Sebastian Dahl)
July 7, 2022
Slum land rights: A necessity for success of PMAY
PMAY needs policy commitment to rehabilitate slums in small and medium cities of Gujarat
Need for legal framework for land rights in small and medium cities of Gujarat under PMAY (Image: Homes in the City)
December 2, 2021
The loo loop
Public toilets and choice of work for women
Separation between women and men’s toilets (Image: Rajesh Pamnani; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
July 6, 2021
Billions lack access to WASH services
If trends persist, billions will be left without critical, life-saving WASH services, says a SDG monitoring report
Between 2016 and 2020, the global population with safely managed drinking water at home increased from 70% to 74% (Image: Pxhere)
April 13, 2021
Swacchagrahis: The frontline workers of India's largest sanitation program
There is a need for long term sustained engagement of the skilled workforce for water and sanitation
Swachhagrahis are the motivators for bringing about behaviour change concerning key sanitation practices in rural India. (Image: SBM)
December 28, 2020
Sanitation workers amid the pandemic
The pandemic has exacerbated the issues of exclusion and vulnerability of sanitation workers.
Despite the risks and the dire conditions of their work, sanitation workers continued to do their job (Image: C S Sharada Prasad, India Water Portal)
Andhra coast reels under cyclone Helen
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Andhra coast reels under cyclone Helen
Locals oppose power projects on Siang river in Arunachal
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Locals oppose power projects on Siang river

Expecting a large-scale submergence of their cultivable land, indigenous people demand immediate cancellation of the three mega power projects proposed on Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh.
Environment Ministry withdraws controversial amendment
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Environment Ministry withdraws amendment to waste rules
Phailin rain increases Andhra groundwater levels
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Phailin increases Andhra groundwater levels
MoEF withdraws proposed amendments on soil waste management
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

MoEF left with no choice but to withdraw
NGT slams MoEF on idol immersions
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

NGT slams MoEF on idol immersions
Green laws violated in 'Statue of Unity' project
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Sardar Patel's statue project violates green laws

Activists allege that the statue project near Sardar Sarovar dam in Gujarat is being carried out without any environmental clearance. Ask MoEF to halt the project.
Six women change Agras water story
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Historically, Agra has had decentralized water systems that were derived from a riverine core and supplemented by numerous lakes, wells and baolis (step wells). The system was a synthesis of geography, excellent Mughal fluvial engineering and an involved citizenry. Unfortunately, much has been lost over the years.
Master plan to channelise Beas is underway
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Master plan to channelize Beas is underway
An addon to the harms of arsenic contaminated water
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

An add-on to the harms of arsenic contaminated water 
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