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India’s water woes, though, stem largely from its over-dependence on groundwater, and here, the climate links are less pronounced because underground aquifers take much longer to react to changes in temperature and rainfall

India must not look at its water crisis in isolation

Nov 13, 2019 14:09

India’s water woes, though, stem largely from its over-dependence on groundwater, and here, the climate links are less pronounced because underground aquifers take much longer to react to changes in temperature and rainfall read more

CBSE has mandated schools to become “water efficient” within the next three years by adopting a policy of water management and conducting regular water audits.

CBSE makes mandatory for schools to become ‘water efficient’ in next 3 years

Oct 16, 2019 12:30

CBSE has mandated schools to become “water efficient” within the next three years by adopting a policy of water management and conducting regular water audits. read more

A poor monsoon isn’t the real culprit. Our inefficient agriculture system is.

Why water is India’s scarcest resource | Opinion

Oct 05, 2019 12:09

A poor monsoon isn’t the real culprit. Our inefficient agriculture system is. read more

Smart phone-linked sensors, recycling waste water and literally making water from thin air: Apartment buildings are streamlining water conservation using technology.

Residents go with the flow, use smart tech to save water

Sep 28, 2019 14:30

Smart phone-linked sensors, recycling waste water and literally making water from thin air: Apartment buildings are streamlining water conservation using technology. read more

Modi said the ISRO’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-2, has once again united the nation. He added the last 100 seconds of the mission brought ISRO among the people.

Determination defines our government: Narendra Modi

Sep 09, 2019 00:42

Modi said the ISRO’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-2, has once again united the nation. He added the last 100 seconds of the mission brought ISRO among the people. read more

At the heart of the problem is sugarcane production, with 48.84 lakh hectares under cane cultivation in India. Experts believe that a fine balance needs to be maintained between India’s energy security needs and climate change concerns.

Is ethanol the right answer for India’s energy security needs?

Sep 04, 2019 14:17

At the heart of the problem is sugarcane production, with 48.84 lakh hectares under cane cultivation in India. Experts believe that a fine balance needs to be maintained between India’s energy security needs and climate change concerns. read more

While CSR activities have been geared towards water conservation, corporations must make it a top priority

India’s water crisis: All stakeholders must come together

Aug 28, 2019 18:30

While CSR activities have been geared towards water conservation, corporations must make it a top priority read more

Many farmers in the parched region have been destroying their crops as most of them cannot afford to buy water to irrigate their fields.

Water scarcity forces Maharashtra farmers to destroy crop

Aug 26, 2019 00:09

Many farmers in the parched region have been destroying their crops as most of them cannot afford to buy water to irrigate their fields. read more

The recharge wells are the winning idea of GIM’s in-house ‘Sustainability Hackathon’ on water conservation and waste management practices.

Students give Goa Institute of Management lessons in water conservation

Aug 25, 2019 11:28

The recharge wells are the winning idea of GIM’s in-house ‘Sustainability Hackathon’ on water conservation and waste management practices. read more

In his first episode of “Mann Ki Baat” programme, after Lok Sabha elections, on June 30, Modi discussed various topics like emergency, water crisis and International Yoga Day.

PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ to air today

Aug 25, 2019 08:04

In his first episode of “Mann Ki Baat” programme, after Lok Sabha elections, on June 30, Modi discussed various topics like emergency, water crisis and International Yoga Day. read more

The three main sources of water supply remain flooded with silt and debris, making it impossible for the Shimla Jal Prabhandan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) to pump water.

Silt in rivers hit water supply in Shimla

Aug 24, 2019 23:02

The three main sources of water supply remain flooded with silt and debris, making it impossible for the Shimla Jal Prabhandan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) to pump water. read more

Somerville organised a host of activities to sensitise students such as a role play, A PowerPoint presentation, a mime and a street play

Focus on saving water at Somerville

Aug 19, 2019 11:06

Somerville organised a host of activities to sensitise students such as a role play, A PowerPoint presentation, a mime and a street play read more

The new steps will try to ensure more sustainable methods of cultivation, as large parts of the country routinely face water crises amid alarming levels of ground water depletion.

Narendra Modi government exploring new ways to curb farm water use

Aug 19, 2019 07:17

The new steps will try to ensure more sustainable methods of cultivation, as large parts of the country routinely face water crises amid alarming levels of ground water depletion. read more