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60,000 crores to drought-proof Maharashtra

The state chief minister says with this kind of investment, Maharashtra will be drought free even if rain fails

Source: NDTV Posted on 12th Jun 2013

Eco-sanitation a way to improve sewerage system

Bangalore's drains get clogged often due to lack of water to flush waste; eco-san toilets can help change this situation

Source: Citizen Matters Posted on 12th Jun 2013

Dance to remind the city of its glorious past

A dance festival in Delhi reminds all about the Yamuna's celebrated history and saddens them about it's state today

Source: Sunday Guardian Posted on 11th Jun 2013

Tanks save the bill

A rainwater harvesting expert in Bangalore has four tanks in his house to catch rain water for year-round usage

Source: www.firstpost.com Posted on 11th Jun 2013

Forest of labour

It took 30 years for some botanists to regenerate the replica of a forest in Western Ghats in Kerala; its still a beginning, they feel

Source: Tehelka Posted on 11th Jun 2013

When will the plans get better?

Bad planning responsible for Chennai's water crisis

Source: The Hindu Posted on 11th Jun 2013

Plants that fight bacteria

Medicinal plants, Aloe vera and Coleus aromaticus, have potential to fight waste water pathogens- A research paper

Source: urpjournals.com Posted on 11th Jun 2013

Even the intervention of Kolkata High Court's environment bench could not help save river Soni

A brief report on Soni river in Barrackpore Sub-Division of North 24-Parganas District, West Bengal

Source: Sunil Ranjan Chakrabarty Posted on 9th Jun 2013

Can a combination of traditional knowledge with modern technology through Integrated Water Resource Management help solve Rajasthan's water problems

Rajasthan is a State that is listed high on Climate Sensitivity Index and low on Adaptive Capacity. The State has adopted a progressive water policy that provides ample scope to integrate traditional wisdom, knowledge and practices with modern technology to address water scarcity. This paper examines the key components of this policy and its effectiveness in achieving the set objectives

Source: Dr Srinivas Mudrakartha Posted on 9th Jun 2013

Can rainwater harvesting promise water security?

With the scarcity of water that the human race is facing all over the country it is indeed time to explore the scope and potential of rainwater harvesting in meeting these ever increasing water demands. Are there opportunities that we have missed which can help restore the natural recharge processes?

Source: Dr Srinivas Mudrakartha Posted on 9th Jun 2013

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