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Government announces new river revival strategy
Teaser: Policy matters this week Environment ministry announces new strategy to revive major river water systemsThe environment ministry has announced a new strategy for the conservation and...
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Weeds to increase with climate change
Teaser: A new study finds out that climate change could exacerbate weed problem as weeds can better adapt to it than crop plants.Weeds are a persistent problem for farmers. A recent assessment by the...
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Conflict around wetland use in West Bengal
Teaser: Finding a balance between conservation and usage is key to solving conflicts between various stakeholders of wetlands in West Bengal.Lower Gangetic Plains of West Bengal is blessed with a...
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10 water saving techniques in agriculture
Teaser: There are many ways to reduce water usage in agriculture which can help during climate change.Since water is essential to grow food, a drought situation can pose major problems for agriculture....
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What budget has for farm and rural sectors
Teaser: There is a sharp rise in allocations for rural and agriculture sector in this budget.This year’s budget was expected to be extensively farmer- and rural-sector oriented. And that is exactly...
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New lease of life for three wetlands in Chennai
Teaser: News this weekCareEarth Trust helps restore three wetlands in Chennai cityAlong with the public works department and the civic body, Chennai-based CareEarth Trust has managed to restore three...
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Rs 10,000 crore boost for fisheries
Teaser: Policy matters this weekRs 10,000 crore set aside to boost fisheries, aquaculture and animal husbandry: Budget 2018-19In the budget 2018-19, a dedicated fund of Rs 10,000 crore has been set...
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Floating filth mars market on water
Teaser: Kolkata’s floating market that opened to much fanfare paints a picture of neglect within days of its inauguration.The beautiful city of Kolkata had another first to its credit when the much...
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Water issues: Take account of socio-cultural question
Teaser: Prof. Frederic Landy, director, French Institute of Pondicherry speaks to India Water Portal on water and socio-environmental challenges.As part of Bonjour India 2017-2018, the...
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New policy to manage landfills in Delhi on the cards
Teaser: Policy matters this weekUnion environment ministry to come up with policy to manage landfill sites in DelhiThe Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change is holding consultations...
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Dam of consequences
Teaser: Despite controversies around the Pancheshwar dam proposal and the panic it is creating among the villages around, the project is progressing fast.River Mahakali snakes its way through the hills...
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Thirsty crops drain India dry
Teaser: As the country runs out of water fast, India needs to change its game for sustenance. Replacing water-intensive crops with sustainable ones in dry areas is a step in the right direction.Water...
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How Kakaddara village won water cup
Teaser: The video tells us the success story of Kakaddara village that won the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup-2017 by efficiently managing its water.Every year, thousands of villages in Maharashtra get...
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Rajim kumbh: Leave Mahanadi alone
Teaser: Rajim kumbh mela has left the Mahanadi river crying for attention.Around 25 lakh pilgrims across the country took a holy dip in the Mahanadi during the Rajim kumbh festival held in Rajim from...
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Should wildlife suffer in the name of water?
Teaser: Ken-Betwa river-linking project, if realised, will wipe out a portion of the Panna Tiger Reserve with its flora and fauna. The government, however, is adamant about its plan.Set in...
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Maha battle over water
Teaser: 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...
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Tamil Nadu and Kerala squabble over Siruvani waters
Teaser: News this weekTamil Nadu objects to Kerala diverting excess water from Siruvani damFollowing the Tamil Nadu government’s objection to Kerala withdrawing water over and above its share from the...
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What budget has for farm and rural sectors
Teaser: There is a sharp rise in allocations for rural and agriculture sector in this budget.This year’s budget was expected to be extensively farmer- and rural-sector oriented. And that is exactly...
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Farmers’ plight: Leaving land for a lesser life
Teaser: One of the worst affected districts in Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur is seeing its farmers leave their villages for cities due to water scarcity. Scanty rainfall, depleting groundwater levels,...
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Karnataka to stop industries from using fresh river water
Teaser: Policy matters this weekKarnataka to formulate plan to prohibit industries from drawing fresh river waterThe Karnataka government is soon expected to formulate a plan to prevent industries from...
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