Challenges of water supply are becoming more complicated all across the world, and it comes as no surprise that the curse of the water crisis has even extended to Chennai, a city notorious for its havocking floods. India’s southern metropolis experienced a severe water shortage
Ramsar has declared 10 new wetlands from India as sites of international importance. The move has been called a major recognition towards conservation, restoration and rejuvenation efforts of the Indian government. Happy to inform that #Ramsar has declared 10 more #wetland sites from India as
The whole world is facing an intensifying water crisis and India is no exception. With a huge population having limited water resources, fluctuating rainfall patterns, and rapidly depleting forest cover, it’s fitting to say that water scarcity is worsening in India. The supply of clean
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Atal Jal Yojna to conserve groundwater in several Indian states facing acute water shortage. The Rs 60 billion plan will tackle water shortage in the country’s seven heartland states where agriculture is the backbone. The scheme will benefit Maharashtra, Haryana,
Despite numerous lakes and waterfalls in the Chhattisgarh region, the water supply in the summer season shortens as many water bodies dry up. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has taken the initiative of reviving the natural water resources and making artificial ponds in Chhattisgarh’s
Padam Shri awardee Sudarshan Pattnaik is a globally renowned sand artist from Odisha, India. Through his wonderful sand sculptures, Pattnaik has been spreading awareness and love. He voices his concerns on various global matters, including terrorism and issues related to global warming, through his mind-invoking
World Water Day 2020 (WWS) is being celebrated with this year’s theme ‘Why Waste Water?”. Apparently, the idea is to encourage water conservation. For a country like India, this day holds special value as it has the largest rural population without access to clean drinking
In areas where rainfall is scanty, the best idea is to collect most water possible. Sadly, even in Mediterranean areas, level of awareness is not as much us we would expect. With an idea to make a difference, backed with impetus from the European Research
The dependence of India’s modern cities on groundwater resources is worrying experts working in the field of groundwater conservation and management.
The Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi has become first ‘net zero energy’ building in India. Officially inaugurated by India’s Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, the building will serve as the head office for the Ministry of Environment and Forests and has a capacity to accommodate