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11 January 2021

Bird Flu: Bar-headed Geese worst hit in Himachal's Pong dam wetlands

Over 1,200 birds found dead across India; UP 7th state to report bird flu

Tell Haryana to stop polluting Yamuna: Jal Board to Centre

Bird Flu confirmed in seven states; Authorities jump to action

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January 17, 2021

2020: Crammed in disasters, yet filled with hope

Last year was shrouded with a myriad of disasters but all was not bad. There were many success stories and great efforts in the water sector that maintained our hopes for a better tomorrow.

All was not negative for 2020 in the water sector as many states and districts gained credit for themselves (Image Source: IWP Flickr Album)

January 16, 2021

The invisible face of agriculture

Women farmers need support in the form of resources, technologies, policies and other actions to level the farming field. The first step is to recognise their role in farming.

Though women are involved in economic activities of the cropping system but their role is negligible in household decision making and participation (Image: PxHere)

January 13, 2021

Child malnutrition rises in five years, as per NFHS-5 data

The estimated increase in child stunting is only the tip of the iceberg.

Children born between 2014 and 2019 are more malnourished than those before. (Image: PxHere)

January 11, 2021

Mini piped water scheme helps overcome social exclusion

Promoting sustainable systems that facilitate provision of safe water and sanitation to communities in a tribal village.

Anganwadi Centres now provided with improved toilets and running water (Image: Water For People India)