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Himachal fails to construct 109 micro hydel projects due to lack of funds
Teaser: Policy matters this weekConstruction of 109 Kuhl projects proposed in Himachal, still on papersThe Water Ministry in the regime of the UPA Government had approved the construction of 109 micro...
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The link between climate change, drought and migration in Chhattisgarh explained
Teaser: Erratic rainfall is forcing farmers to migrate to urban areas but officials under-report drought-induced migration due to the fear that this would be viewed as a failure of government...
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Govt approves Rs 4,845 crore for Krishna-Marathwada irrigation project
Teaser: Policy matters this weekKrishna-Marathwada irrigation project worth Rs 4,845 crore gets Govt nodThe Environment Ministry has sanctioned funds of Rs 4,845 crore to the Krishna-Marathwada...
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Can MGNREGA come to the rescue of rainfed agriculture in India?
Teaser: With water harvesting, conservation, drought proofing & renovation of traditional water bodies as core activities, MGNREGA has the potential to improve rainfed agriculture in India.The...
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Solar irrigation pumps: A boon and bane
Teaser: Karnataka's Surya Raitha scheme provides farmers with cash income for “growing” solar energy as a remunerative cash crop, to prevent overusing solar powered pumps for groundwater...
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Do not allow dam projects affecting environmental flows of rivers: Water...
Teaser: Policy matters this weekWater Ministry restricts permission to dam projects hindering e-flow of riversThe Water Resources Ministry has ordered the Central Water Commission (CWC) to not allow...
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Groundwater as Commons demonstrated in Mahbubnagar, Telangana
Teaser: Farmers agreed to pool their groundwater to create a water sharing network. Result? Crops were saved, irrigated area was doubled, and grain production increased by 240%!By the year 2000,...
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CIIE at IIM Ahmedabad call for proposals for the Water Accelerator program
India's first Water Accelerator program is targeted at identifying and showcasing the best water focused ideas, individuals and organizations (both startups and not-for-profits).The Water Accelerator...
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What are the odds of a dam burst?
Teaser: The recent earthquake in Nepal has pointed fingers yet again at the much neglected area of dam safety. Will that push India to put in place a comprehensive law that addresses this?One of...
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NGT quashes environment clearance to 10 irrigation projects in Maharashtra...
Teaser: Policy matters this weekNGT cancels MoEF's go ahead to 10 irrigation projects The National Green Tribunal has cancelled the Office Memoranda issued by the Environment Ministry to 10 irrigation...
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Harness the sun to drought proof agriculture in Bihar
Teaser: Are solar pumps a drought mitigation strategy for farmers in Bihar? This research paper looks into the interplay between droughts, subsequent distress and government interventions.Since 1999,...
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Maharashtra tops India in farmers' suicide during 2014
Teaser: News this week Maharashtra recorded highest number of farmers' suicides during 2014Data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has shown that Maharashtra recorded the highest...
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Green nod to Dibang hydel project opposed in NGT
Teaser: Policy matters this weekPetition filed against green nod granted to Dibang hydel projectA petition has been filed in the National Green Tribunal against the environmental clearance granted to...
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Flawed embankment strategy converts Bihar into a watery grave
Teaser: The engineering solutions put in place to tackle the issue of floods has created more problems than solutions in Bihar, says Dinesh Mishra in an interview.Dr. Dinesh Kumar Mishra of Barh Mukti...
View ArticleNeed information on Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkoop Yojana (BSNNY)
Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkoop Yojana (BSNNY) detailsDear IWPI need information on the Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkoop Yojana (BSNNY). How do I apply for it? And where does the application have to be sent to...
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No tunnel for the Luhri hydel project in Himachal
Teaser: Policy matter this weekVillagers win as SJVNL drops its tunnel plan for Luhri hydel project Once again, farmers and environmentalists win a battle against an ambitious plan as the Sutlej Jal...
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Creaking cities and vanishing ecosystems: The case of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Teaser: An ecosystems-approach based on an understanding of the importance and contribution of ecosystem services is needed if both urban and peri-urban areas are to be developed sustainably and...
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Study reveals reduction in water flow of the Ganga in the Hmalayan catchment...
Teaser: News this week Ganga catchment area has lost over 1500 billion cusecs of water flow: StudyA study conducted jointly by the Australian National University of Canberra and the Kumaon University,...
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Kaun kitne paani mein: Movie review
Teaser: A Hindi film set in a water starved locale in Odisha asks, "Can water be bartered for love?"‘Kitna shaant hai ye paani, aur iske liye yeh rajniti’ (the water is so still, yet there is politics...
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Rajasthan's micro saviours need macro plans
Teaser: North Rajasthan is making good use of subsidies for micro irrigation and solar water pumps but can this sustain?As we leave behind the smooth, straight drive of NH 89 and take a dirt path that...
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