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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
Two states, a canal and a river
A solution to the problem of sharing Yamuna waters continues to elude Delhi and Haryana even as the river dries up and caste issues flare up.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 17 May, 2016 11:21 AM

‘Jat’ reservation and the rampage on a canal
Munak canal to check seepage losses along the Western Yamuna Canal and to augment its supply
Applications invited for Consultant - Hydrogeology and Environmental Services, IIHS
IIHS is looking for a Consultant with expertise in Hydrogeology, and desirable experience in Water and Sanitation Services, either on a full-time or part-time basis.
Posted on 13 May, 2016 11:30 AM

About IIHS: 

The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) is a national education institution committed to the equitable, sustainable and efficient transformation of Indian settlements.

Job Description: 
Water management for climate resilient agriculture
Water management should be given number one priority in agricultural policy to prevent droughts, minimise risks due to droughts and build a climate-resilient agriculture.
S Mahendra Dev
Posted on 12 May, 2016 11:04 AM

Although agriculture is the largest source of livelihood for people in India, its share in the gross domestic product (GDP) has been declining over time with

Agriculture and climate change (Source: India Water Portal)
Drought-hit States seek more funds from Centre
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 10 May, 2016 02:21 PM

UP, Maharshtra and Karnataka seeks more funds from Centre to tackle drought
Nation suffers from one of the worst drought (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
SC orders shifting of IPL matches out of Maharashtra
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 03 May, 2016 02:49 PM

Shift IPL matches out of Maharashtra: SC
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai (Source: Wikipedia Commons)
Heat wave claims 300 lives; Telangana, Odisha and Andhra worst hit
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 03 May, 2016 11:37 AM

Heat wave claims 300 lives across the country
Heat wave engulfs the country (Source: PTI)
Call for abstract for the 19th International Riversymposium, New Delhi
Submit your research, insights or experiences on sustainable water management at the 19th International Riversymposium in New Delhi
Posted on 28 Apr, 2016 06:15 PM

The International RiverFoundation is looking for new ideas, research and developments in rivers, water and environment for its 19th International Riversymposium to be held in New Delhi from 12-14 September, 2016. 

The topics for 2016 are: 
India inks pact with Germany for Ganga revival
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 18 Apr, 2016 09:44 PM

India and Germany join hands to rejuvenate the Ganga
Ganga river at Gadmukteshwar (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Maharashtra stuck between IPL and drought
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 12 Apr, 2016 12:01 PM

Maharashtra government to choose between revenue or drought-struck people
Drought in Maharashtra (Source: IWP Flickr Photo)
Israel 'hand-makes' more than 50% of its water!
Technologies are magic, and Israel has been creating such magic since 1964. India Water Portal speaks to Uri Schor, the Spokesman of the Israeli Water Authority to understand this.
Sabita Kaushal
Swati Bansal
Posted on 10 Apr, 2016 10:11 PM

The Israeli water industry is one of the best in the world, and this is because of the country’s breakthrough in technological innovations in areas like desalination, drip irrigation and water security.
Israeli Pavilion at India Water Week 2016 (Source: Israel Embassy, New Delhi)
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