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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
Locals create hurdle for the Ken-Betwa river link
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 11 Jul, 2017 11:36 AM

Panna locals stand against Ken-Betwa river link
A map of Ken-Betwa river link. (Source: Shannon via Wikipedia)
Loan waiver alone cannot solve farmers' woes: Experts
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 04 Jul, 2017 02:26 PM

Need to tackle core issues to end farm crisis: Experts
A farmer on his field. (Source: India Water Portal)
Uttarakhand against living person status to rivers
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 04 Jul, 2017 02:04 PM

Uttarakhand challenges living person status to Ganga and Yamuna rivers, moves SC
Ganga river at Kachla, Uttar Pradesh (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Power at play in water business
While informal water market plays an important role in meeting the water needs of peri-urban Hyderabad, its power dynamics with the authorities determine its efficiency.
Anshika John
Poulomi Banerjee
Posted on 03 Jul, 2017 05:49 AM

The informal water market plays a crucial role in meeting the drinking and domestic water security of peri-urban communities. The increasing reliance on private informal water vendors in all our study villages speaks of their significance.
What we should know about National Water Commission
Mihir Shah Committee report suggests restructuring CWC and CGWB and setting up an apex body for water management. Experts, while welcoming the idea, raise some concerns.
K J Joy
Mihir Shah
Posted on 29 Jun, 2017 07:26 PM

The landmark report titled A 21st century institutional architecture for India's water reforms submitted by the expert committee chaired by Dr Mihir Shah on restructuring the

Restructuring water governance. (Source: India Water Portal)
Mihir Shah Committee report: How to solve water crisis
As a solution to the water crisis, Mihir Shah Committee recommends constituting National Water Commission--a multidisciplinary organisation that will look into water management more holistically.
Mihir Shah Committee
Posted on 29 Jun, 2017 03:23 PM

The country’s water sector is going through a rough patch. From polluted water resources to increasing demand for water due to rising population and frequent droughts, there are many problems that plague the sector. The worst sufferers are farmers and this is evident from increasing farmer suicides.
Water governance for future water security. (Source: IWP via Flickr photos)
Guidelines eased for India-Nepal Pancheshwar project
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 27 Jun, 2017 09:04 PM

India eases assessment guidelines for India-Nepal Pancheshwar project 
Mahakali River (Source: A. J. T. Johnsingh, WWF-India and NCF)
Chennai faces acute water crisis
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 27 Jun, 2017 08:46 PM

Chennai reels under acute crisis of drinking water
Buckingham canal in Chennai. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Government allows closure of Sardar Sarovar dam gates
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 20 Jun, 2017 10:42 AM

Centre gives permission to close Sardar Sarovar dam gates
Sardar Sarovar dam (Source: Shahakshay, Wikipedia)
Stringent punishment for polluting Ganga
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 13 Jun, 2017 09:49 AM

Strict punishments proposed for polluting Ganga river
Ganga river at Kachla, Uttar Pradesh. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
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