Recognising the limitations of relying solely on herbicides, a strategic shift towards preventive measures is crucial

The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice | India Water Portal

Weed wars: The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice

Kritsnam where engineering meets hydrology,  founded by K. Sri Harsha focuses on developing accurate, easy to install, temper-proof, and weather-proof smart water metering solutions to deal with the growing water crisis in India.

Meter, Measure, Manage: Engineering a data-based approach for water conservation

What is the ecosystem based approach to water management? How can it help in solving the water woes of states in the Deccan Plateau? 

Ecosystem-based approach to water management: Key to Karnataka’s water future

As the demand for water from the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is expected to rise due to population growth, the impacts of temperature increases, and development requirements, researchers emphasise the urgent need to enhance scientific collaboration and rejuvenate existing treaties and governance structures.

Collaborative approaches to water governance in Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra basin | India Water Portal

Collaborative approaches to water governance in Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra basin

Advancements in smart irrigation: IoT integration for sustainable agriculture

Exploring smart irrigation: Drip and sprinkler systems | India Water Portal

Exploring smart irrigation: Drip and sprinkler systems

Agriculture, an important sector of our economy accounts for 14 per cent of the nation’s GDP and about 11 per cent of its exports. India has the second largest arable land base (159.7 million hectares) after US and largest gross irrigated area (88 milion hectares) in the world. Rice, wheat, cotton, oilseeds, jute, tea, sugarcane, milk and potatoes are the major agricultural commodities produced. More importantly, over 60 per cent of the country’s population, comprising several million small farming households, depends on agriculture as a principal income source and land continues to be the main asset for livelihood security. 

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Explore various groundwater recharge methods to sustainably replenish groundwater levels. Learn about innovative techniques and best practices for groundwater conservation.

