The flood in the Kashmir valley in 2015 was the result of the destruction of wetlands. A video tells us what we can do to save the valley.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 3 months ago
Thanks to the timely intervention of fishermen who adopted sustainable fishing practices, the clam population in the Ashtamudi was saved from total depletion.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 3 months ago
The country’s vulture population has declined by a whopping 99 percent in the last 15 years. A video tells us what it means to us and the environment.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 3 months ago
The Chilika Lake is Asia’s largest saltwater lake known for its biodiversity. The video, Going the Chilika Way provides insight into the importance of investing in nature and improving biodiversity.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 3 months ago
The economic condition of farmers is getting progressively worse resulting in increasing number of farmer suicides. Here's a look at possible solutions.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 4 months ago
From increasing health issues among residents to declining forest produce, coal mining in Chhattisgarh has devastating outcomes.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 6 months ago
The residents of Yavatmal come together to solve their drinking water problem. With crowdfunding to aid their effort, the result is inspiring.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 7 months ago
The new urban water supply scheme in Madhya Pradesh that encourages private sector participation is replete with lacunae, according to an NGO that studied the scheme.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 7 months ago
The sorry state of urban slums are testimony to poorly implemented policies for the rehabilitation of migrants.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 8 months ago
We are losing our wetlands fast. Taking the case of Madhya Pradesh and its wetlands as an example, environment expert K.G. Vyas explains how the wetlands can be saved from further deterioration.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 8 months ago
The opening of sea mouths in the Chilika is increasing the salinity of the lake, affecting the fish population and the livelihood of the fishing communities.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 9 months ago
A walk along the Ganga is all it takes to get a better perspective on the river and its deteriorating ecosystem. Here’s an attempt at it.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 9 months ago
The river basin of Baitarani is facing many challenges in these changing times. Initiatives are on to protect it.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 10 months ago
The lakes of Bhoj wetland that are home to many bird species and provide water to the local residents are now polluted and need urgent attention from the government.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 10 months ago
The Mahanadi’s water is important for both the farmers and industries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Instead of squabbling over it, the states need to come up with a plan to use the water judiciously.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 11 months ago
Inland fishermen are fast disappearing. With inshore fishing picking up pace in India, this community needs to be saved.makarandpurohit posted 7 years 11 months ago
Water privatisation has a history of failure in India. Why are we still engaging private operators to manage our waters?makarandpurohit posted 7 years 11 months ago