Bihar starts geo-mapping exercise to trace, identify thousands of water bodies
Bihar Remote Sensing Application Centre is tasked with handling the exercise
Resident Welfare Associations can contribute big to conserve water
A case study from JR Nagar RWA in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Dying for water
It is unfortunate that the conflicts arising over water issues are dealth with by force
Very vague
Delegates came and talked but failed to arrive at any conclusions at the World Water Forum
Revive the Yamuna
Delhi's government is considering three proposals for water harvesting
President's choice
K R Narayanan's keen interest in environment leaves a lasting mark on Rashtrapati Bhavan
Water policy dams locals
PM mouths concepts which exist nowhere in the document
Sinking feeling
Of rising temperatures and dipping groundwater levels
The future's Orange
Reward for reporting illegal taps
The Hyderabad authorities will issue a toll-free number for informers
1.2 mn schemes meant to supply drinking water to all couldn’t do it
The latest CAG report says the country might not meet the SDG goal as well with its current schemes
California offers valuable lessons for meeting freshwater needs in the face of climate change
If we want water security, we need to diversify our water sources to include underground storage, stormwater capture, recycled wastewater and more.
Courtyard as cold island
With a little twist in traditional design, Akshay Urja Bhawan in Haryana provides a model for affordable green buildings
South Africa’s biggest cities are out of water, but the dams are full: What’s gone wrong
Decaying infra means residents in Gauteng Province have to face 30% water restrictions
COP 26: Water and Climate Coalition stresses on better disaster-warning to buffer water cycle changes
Water dimensions of climate change adaptation and mitigation must be addressed, says letter to global leaders
Rooftop rainwater harvesting: A tool for refashioning India’s water management praxis
Discipline of water management is now situated at the precipice of change; it has opened its traditionally closed and ‘elite’ …
Usage of wastewater and sustainable agriculture can ensure water security in India
A recent international virtual conference on water suggested possible methods to ensure water security at a time of COVID-19 and climate change
Look back at the decade: Water Scarcity
In this series to highlight what was crucial in the second decade of the new millenium we now look at how water management became the debate point
Fetching water is a woman's responsibility in this arid Rajasthan village
In Jaisalmer's Khadero ki Dhani village, a strong sense of community and humour help women survive numerous trips to beris
Asia-Pacific still most vulnerable to water insecurity
According to the ADB report, the number of countries assessed as water insecure has dropped to 29 as compared to 38 in 2013
Water scarcity may cause upto 6% loss in GDP: World Bank
Water shortage may also increase migration and conflicts in some regions, finds a World Bank report
In crisis
The desert city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan is an excellent example of how Thoughtless processes of modernisation and urbanisation have destroyed an …
Dried up water sources
Similipal region in Orissa faces the prospects of drought if steps are not taken to halt the flow of pollutants into perennial streams
Watering down a success story
Water User Associations in Maharashtra face unforeseen hurdles despite being successful. Why is the government stalling them?
How to make Swajaldhara work
Intention and execution are not always related. That's the Swajaldhara lesson. Swajaldhara is a national-level rural water supply scheme that …
