Mainstreaming climate resilience through MGNREGS: Learning from Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvannamalai
The district set a record for creating 1,121 farm ponds in 30 days in September 2021, in line with the recently launched state climate mission
Flood on hilltop
Unplanned development is leading to floods in Lonavala. This can stop if the municipality declares it a hill station
Where India's water economy stands
Tushaar Shah works at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Anand and leads the IWMI-Tata water policy programme in India. He …
Institutional monitoring of PPP projects made mandatory
Agencies, ministries implementing such projects will need to set up monitoring units to ensure private concessionaires follow Planning Commission …
Tram to oblivion
Kolkata witnesses the last days of a non-polluting and once-efficient mode of transport, while trams make a comeback in cities around the world. …
Northern power grid on the blink
States were cautioned more than 400 times against overdrawing electricity
Problems continue for Bangalore-Mysore expressway
US fights climate change impacts on its military assets
Around 7,500 of its defence installations across the world are vulnerable to impacts like sea level rise, storm and snow melting
Lost track
Ahmedabad authorities plan to scrap cycle lanes in upcoming bus rapid transit corridors
Key to gridlock
Government plans to levy charges on cars to ease congestion in cities
Sompeta power project: CAG indicts Andhra government for allotting wetland to developer
State government violated Supreme Court directions and own orders
Land acquisition, rehabilitation bills cater to corporate interests
Ganga needs water, not money
Eyesores to city attractions: plans afoot to develop Delhi nullahs into eco-corridors
Pilot project cleared to convert Barapullah drain into an eco-mobility corridor
Costly push to mega projects
Cabinet Committee for Investment may dilute environmental and forest clearances
Coronavirus spotlights the link between clean water and health
A key way to cut risk of falling sick is by washing your hands thoroughly and frequently. But what if you don’t have access to clean water?
Wind loses power
Tamil Nadu has 40 per cent of the wind energy capacity installed in India, yet the state is reeling from power crisis
Is new land bill up to mark?
Draft land bill proposes higher compensation for land acquisitions, but complaints persist
Kerala woos global investors to set up shop in eco-sensitive areas
It's an invitation to grab land, allege activists and opposition members
World Water Forum prioritises integrated urban planning for water security
Governments must finance water-sensitive designs for cities to ensure sustainable water management, say experts
Will there be a smarter approach to smart cities in Indo-US deal?
India and the US are expected to sign an agreement to build three smart cities. But these will need more than digital management systems to make …
Tsunami 2004: scientists move closer to understanding triggers for tsunamis
There are patterns and rules governing even the greatest earthquakes and tsunamis, helping scientists to anticipate them
Uttarakhand on bumpy recovery road
The state needs stringent town planning and environment assessment to prevent disasters
Count the natural debt, too
Learn to walk lightly