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Alwar homes, farms and factories fight for water
Teaser: Water conflict in Rajasthan’s Alwar district is not just between upstream and downstream users; it is also between users with domestic, agricultural and industrial needs.Lewari, a village...
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Atal Bhujal Yojana approved by World Bank
Teaser: Policy matters this weekWorld Bank approves Atal Bhujal Yojana to improve groundwater managementThe World Bank has approved Rs 6,000-crore Atal Bhujal Yojana which aims to improve groundwater...
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Green toilet in my backyard
Teaser: Ecological sanitation toilets are the best option to deal with mounting sewage burden in India.Untreated sewage is the biggest source of water pollution in India with around 70 percent of the...
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Punjab farmers offered monetary benefit to save water
Teaser: Policy matters this weekPunjab introduces “Paani Bacho, Paise Kamao” scheme to motivate farmers to pump lessAimed at improving water use efficiency, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited...
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Teesta: Stuck between conflict and cooperation
Teaser: The ongoing conflict between India and Bangladesh over the Teesta is political with little to do with the river itself. Is there any hope for the river?River Teesta originates at Tso Lamo,...
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Five percent rainfall deficit recorded in June
Teaser: News this weekMonsoon shows a deficit of five percent in JuneThe rainfall shows a deficit of five percent in the month of June for the whole country. While the north-west India recorded 'large...
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Climate hotspots to affect India's economy
Teaser: Seven out of the top 10 climate hotspots in India in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, says a World Bank study. A study by the World Bank indicates that due to rising temperatures and...
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The politics of groundwater
Teaser: To make access to water adequate and equitable, the focus must shift from water sources to water resources. Science, community participation and cooperation, are key to addressing our water...
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'Replacing rice could help India reduce water use'
Teaser: News this weekIndia could address its water, food security by replacing rice cultivation: Study According to a new study, India can reduce its irrigation water use to one third by replacing the...
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Karnataka announces two big water projects in its budget
Teaser: Policy matters this week Karnataka budget focuses on big water projects, misses out on sustainabilityIn its budget, the Karnataka government has announced speeding up of the Mekedatu project....
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Submit Concept Notes for Breakthrough Solutions for Efficient Water Use in...
Hindustan Unilever Foundation invites concept notes for scalable solutions that can transform India’s water footprint in agriculture from a highly inefficient state to one of ‘more crop per drop’....
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Chennai floods was man-made disaster: CAG
Teaser: Policy matters this week CAG blames TN government for Chennai floods in 2015The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has held the Tamil Nadu government responsible for Chennai floods...
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Delay in 16 major irrigation projects, reports CAG
Teaser: Policy matters this week CAG pulls up water ministry for delay in 16 major irrigation projectsIn its report, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has observed that all the 16...
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Not enough rain, Bihar stares at drought
Teaser: News this week All districts but three in Bihar experience droughtWhile lakes overflow in Mumbai and Kerala gets 22 percent excess rain, Bihar stares at a drought. With a 48 percent rain...
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The mystery of the monsoon
Teaser: While scientists try to understand this unique phenomenon, the moody and often mysterious monsoon continues to challenge us to explore its different facets.Monsoon, the season of rains, has a...
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Groundwater contamination adds to India's water woes
Teaser: News this weekIndia's water woes increase due to depleted and contaminated groundwater: GovernmentDepleting groundwater levels coupled with extreme weather conditions are impacting the...
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Toxins on our plate
Teaser: There is a need for better regulation and monitoring to bring toxin-free food to the Indian market.“The recent scare due to the detection of formalin-laced fish across Goa, Kerala, Assam,...
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The Mahanadi tussle: Why Chhattisgarh and Odisha spar
Teaser: A video provides an overview of the water conflict between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the Mahanadi.The interstate dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the Mahanadi's water is an...
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Potable water supply target not met: CAG
Teaser: Policy matters this weekNational Rural Drinking Water Programme: Targets remain unachievedAccording to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), the National Rural Drinking Water...
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Desertification: Not just a North Indian problem
Teaser: A new study finds that manmade activities such as deforestation and mining are to blame for the rise in desertification in the south of India. India is highly vulnerable to desertification....
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