Water Management

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December 16, 2022 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 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 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 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 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 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)
MGNREGA facing fund crunch
Policy matters this week Posted on 07 Nov, 2016 09:30 AM

More fund over the budgetary allocation sought for MGNREGA

Labourers build check dams under MGNREGA. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Should wildlife suffer in the name of water?
Ken-Betwa river-linking project, if realised, will wipe out a portion of the Panna Tiger Reserve with its flora and fauna. The government, however, is adamant about its plan. Posted on 06 Nov, 2016 09:47 PM

Set in India-ka-dil, Madhya Pradesh, is the unending expanse of Panna.

Ken river flows through Panna tiger reserve. (Source: K Gagan, Wikimedia Commons)
Yettinahole project clearance hits a roadblock
Policy matters this week Posted on 31 Oct, 2016 10:46 PM

Forest clearance to Yettinahole project gets challenged

River Nethravathi (Source: Parineeta Dandekar via SANDRP)
Rajasthan gets chilled water kiosk
News this week Posted on 31 Oct, 2016 10:09 PM

Country's first mobile chilled water kiosk in Rajasthan

Mobile water kiosk.
When neighbours fight for water
As conflict over sharing of river Brahmaputra threatens to raise its ugly head again, cooperation, not competition between China, India and Bangladesh alone can solve the issue Posted on 25 Oct, 2016 02:12 PM

With recent reports of China blocking a tributary of the Brahmaputra in Tibet to construct its most expensive hydro project, the Assam government has been worried.

The river Brahmaputra (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Funds sanctioned for irrigation projects
Policy matters this week Posted on 24 Oct, 2016 07:00 AM

NABARD sanctions loan to NWDA for irrigation projects

Irrigation canal from the Bhima dam. (Source: Nvvchar on Wikipedia)
Save rivers with traditional knowledge
Winner of the 2016 Emerging River Professional Award, Tero Mustonen talks in length about how utilising traditional knowledge can help in dealing with the challenges rivers face. Posted on 19 Oct, 2016 10:53 PM

The Emerging River Professional Award is an initiative of the International RiverFoundation. The award recognises and fosters early career professionals who have demonstrated innovation, excellence and leadership in the areas of rivers, basins or river-dependent communities. The winner receives a cash prize of AU$5,000. 

Tero Mustonen receives the 2016 Emerging River Professional Award. (Image source: International RiverFoundation)
Centre drafts National Water Framework Bill 2016
Policy matters this week Posted on 17 Oct, 2016 09:19 AM

Bill to manage river basins out

Ganga at Garmukhteshwar (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Selling packaged water above MRP punishable offence
News this week Posted on 17 Oct, 2016 09:02 AM

Jail term for selling packaged water above MRP: Government

Mineral water bottles (Source: Pixabay.com)
Heavy metals and pesticides pollute Ganga: CPCB
News this week Posted on 19 Sep, 2016 09:40 AM

Ganga polluted with heavy metals and pesticides: CPCB

Ganga near Gadmukteshwar. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
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