Swati Bansal

Northeastern states witness highest rates of desertification

News this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 11 months ago

Loss of green cover is increasing in the country (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)

India leads Asian countries in enacting the Plastics Pact

Policy matters this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 11 months ago

Different types of plastic waste (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)

Participatory irrigation management brings water back to communities

A case study that documents canal repair experiences and showcases strategy approaches and lessons from the field. Swati Bansal posted 11 months 2 weeks ago

Evening Dialogue on Community Governance on Canal Irrigation Management (Source: Development Support Center)

Water levels in reservoirs of north, central India plummet - Rainfall deficit to blame

News this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 11 months 2 weeks ago

Chicklihole Reservior Coorg (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)

Government notifies ban on single-use plastics from July 2022

Policy matters this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 11 months 2 weeks ago

Plastic menace in Kufri, Himachal Pradesh (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)

India now has 46 Ramsar sites as four new wetlands add to the list

News this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year ago

Wetlands are an essential component of our ecosystem (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)

World Bank to provide $250 million to ensure dam safety in India

Policy matters this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year ago

Malampuzha dam in Kerala (Image source: IWP Flickr Photos)

Odisha's Puri becomes first city in the country to have safe water under Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban)

News this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year ago

Functional tap water supply to end rural water woes (Image source: IWP Flickr Photos)

New projects for revival of six polluted stretches in Uttarakhand under Namami Gange

Policy matters this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year ago

A river stretch in Uttarakhand (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)

Atmanirbhar Krishi App launched to equip farmers with weather insights

Policy matters this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year ago

Agricultural activities in semi-arid region of Tamil Nadu (Source: IWP Flickr Photos))

This year's India Smart Cities Awards goes to UP, Surat, Indore, Chandigarh!

News this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year ago

Varanasi, a city in Uttar Pradesh (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)

Stories of change: Becoming water abundant by harvesting rainwater

India Water Portal presents you with some inspiring stories of individuals and organisations in India that have adopted exemplary ways to combat water scarcity through harvesting rainwater. Swati Bansal posted 1 year ago

Catch the rain where it falls (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)

Delhi Govt gets stricter in tackling Yamuna river pollution

Policy matters this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year 1 month ago

Yamuna flows under (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)

It is June, and 49 of 130 major reservoirs are brimming with water!

News this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year 1 month ago

Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)

Four north-western states and UTs to achieve 'Har Ghar Jal' status by 2022

Policy matters this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year 2 months ago

A woman climbs up a water tank to fetch water due to lack of access to pipe water connection (Image Source: India Water Portal Flickr Album)

Kerala top performer in Niti Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21

News this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year 2 months ago

View of lush green Kerala (Image source: ATREE via India Water Portal Flickr Album)

Not all heroes wear capes, some fight amongst us

Meet these real-life heroes, who with their consistent and tireless efforts created an impact and turned their local areas into examples to follow. Swati Bansal posted 1 year 2 months ago

Meet the water warriors who made a significant change in their own unique way (Image Source: Environment Club)

Amidst Covid-19 second wave, two cyclones hit the Indian coasts

News this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year 2 months ago

Fallen lampost and trees lay sprawled across the road after a cyclone (Image Source: IWP Flickr Photos)

Centre releases funds to states under Jal Jeevan Mission

Policy matters this fortnight Swati Bansal posted 1 year 2 months ago

A roadside tap in a village (Image source: IWP Flickr photos)

Investing in “local water professionals” for the country’s water security

India needs water professionals to manage its water resources locally to be water secure. This needs focus and investment. Now. Swati Bansal posted 1 year 2 months ago

Frontline workers get trained and acquire invaluable skills in the process of fulfilling their roles within one or multiple programs