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December 16, 2022
Water Quality Management Course - Not just a training program
In this article, we will understand how the WQM course is continuing to influence the needs of learners that come from diverse backgrounds. The course model also offers core insights to many others who would like to engage in a virtual training program.
During a WQM course, a field team member from INREM facilitating a demonstration
December 6, 2022
The water that you eat
Need to shift to a more sustainable diet without compromising on major nutrients and calories
Historically, India has been a net exporter of virtual water (Image: PxHere)
November 6, 2022
Decentralised urban water management in Chhattisgarh
A film that focuses on importance of communitarian in situ water management
People are struggling to get the quantity and quality of water in urban areas (Image: Makarand Purohit)
September 21, 2022
The Chakla bavdi of Chanderi
The unique design and functioning of the Chakla bavdi in Chanderi Madhya Pradesh is another example of the water wisdom of our ancestors, which needs to be conserved and passed on to the future generations.
Chakla Bavdi at Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh (Image Source: Shirole, S. 2022. Architectural eloquence: Water harvesting structure in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh (India). Ancient Asia, 13: 9, pp. 1–13)
March 21, 2022
Celebrating the role of hill women in springshed development and governance
Recognizing women's accumulated knowledge and adaptive capacities in springshed management
Van Panchayat Samiti discussing the matters related to forest (Image: Varun Raja)
March 11, 2022
Making every drop count: Micro-irrigation for tribal farmers of Gujarat
Subsidies enable tribal farmers to adopt micro-irrigation systems providing them assured irrigation
A key mitigation strategy to deal with water scarcity due to climate change is on-farm management of water using techniques like micro-irrigation (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
Videos
Indore among the cleanest cities in India
Storms in India: Science and survival
Assam's river atlas to tackle floods, deforestation
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 15 Jan, 2018 09:07 PM

Assam prepares river atlas to tackle floods, erosion, deforestation
People take a boat to cross Brahmaputra. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
The 3rd National Summit on Sustainable Water and Sanitation comes to Bangalore on 18th and 19th January 2018
The third national summit of Nispana in Bengaluru will address the latest and the most pertinent issues related to sustainable water supply and sanitation.
Posted on 10 Jan, 2018 09:44 AM

India is the second most populous country in the world, with more than one billion citizens. 163 million people lack access to safe water and 210 million people lack access to improved sanitation. With the per capita availability of water continuing to decline, the nation hurtles towards water scarcity. 
Protest in Chennai to save the Ennore Creek
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 09 Jan, 2018 08:59 AM

Saving the Ennore Creek: Chennai fisherfolk stage Jal Satyagraha
The Ennore creek smothered on all sides by thermal power plants. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Rs 5,369 crore approved for Jal Vikas Marg Project
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 09 Jan, 2018 08:47 AM

Government approves Rs 5,369 crore for Jal Vikas Marg Project
Navigating rivers through simple boats. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Water Integrity Network Photography Competition 2018
WIN invites photographers to examine the relationship between money and water; how it manifests in both cities and rural areas
Posted on 08 Jan, 2018 08:32 PM

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Arunachal becomes open defecation free
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 03 Jan, 2018 09:44 AM

Arunachal achieves the open defecation free status
A toilet constructed under SBM. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Water for future
How do we conserve water so we do not have to face acute shortage in the future?
Shyam A K
Posted on 22 Dec, 2017 03:12 PM

Water, the most precious commodity is being abused to such an extent that there is fear that this might lead to another world war or it may be difficult even to get drinking water. Water is indeed an integral part of human body as it accounts for 66 percent of it.
Water is a precious commodity. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
MGNREGA failed to curb migration: Survey
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 20 Dec, 2017 11:44 AM

Survey reveals MGNREGA failed to curb migration
Labourers build check dams under MGNREGA. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
World Culture Festival ruined Yamuna floodplains: NGT
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 12 Dec, 2017 11:54 AM

Art of Living responsible for destroying the Yamuna floodplains: NGT
The front view of the giant stage under construction for the World Culture Festival. (Source: Yamuna Jiye Abhiyan)
Soil health is declining in India: Report
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 12 Dec, 2017 11:24 AM

Carbon content in India's soil decreases
India's soil health needs attention. (Source: IWP Flickr photo)
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