By Arun Singh
Every drop of water is recycled in this small village in the jungles of Panna, thanks to the initiative of the Jal Jeevan Mission. This has led to kitchen gardens, enough water for the cattle and irrigation and even a lotus pond
Every drop of water is recycled in this small village in the jungles of Panna, thanks to the initiative of the Jal Jeevan Mission. This has led to kitchen gardens, enough water for the cattle and irrigation and even a lotus pond
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Out of all water bodies, the census reported 38,496 as encroached, out of which a whooping 95.4 per cent of the encroached water bodies are in rural areas. Ponds, tanks and lakes play a major role to fulfil water-related needs of the rural hinterlands, where tap connections are still a pipe dream.
Out of all water bodies, the census reported 38,496 as encroached, out of which a whooping 95.4 per cent of the encroached water bodies are in rural areas. Ponds, tanks and lakes play a major role to fulfil water-related needs of the rural hinterlands, where tap connections are still a pipe dream.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Ladakh’s traditional toilets are hygienic, economical and water-conserving. Here’s a short read on how these dry compost toilets are environment friendly and a source of natural fertilisers.
Ladakh’s traditional toilets are hygienic, economical and water-conserving. Here’s a short read on how these dry compost toilets are environment friendly and a source of natural fertilisers.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The research shows that at the cost of about 1 per cent of the world GDP, the global water challenges can be solved at 29 cents per person, per day from 2015 to 2030. “What’s missing is the political will and financial backing to make these cost-effective solutions a reality,” it noted.
The research shows that at the cost of about 1 per cent of the world GDP, the global water challenges can be solved at 29 cents per person, per day from 2015 to 2030. “What’s missing is the political will and financial backing to make these cost-effective solutions a reality,” it noted.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Experts say the nature and extent of pollutions vary across locations hence there is a need for proper testing of the quality of the water before taking any step for its purification
Experts say the nature and extent of pollutions vary across locations hence there is a need for proper testing of the quality of the water before taking any step for its purification
By Alok Sikka
Both over and under development of groundwater is limiting the adaptive capacity of Indian agriculture to climate change. Solar irrigation, expanding across India, may provide an opportunity to manage groundwater in both over and underexploited areas.
Both over and under development of groundwater is limiting the adaptive capacity of Indian agriculture to climate change. Solar irrigation, expanding across India, may provide an opportunity to manage groundwater in both over and underexploited areas.
By Bidyut Majumdar
Several blocks in India’s most flood-prone state experience groundwater scarcity. Paani Samitis can promote efficient use of water for irrigation, improve access to potable water, and promote adoption of indigenous water conservation practices.
Several blocks in India’s most flood-prone state experience groundwater scarcity. Paani Samitis can promote efficient use of water for irrigation, improve access to potable water, and promote adoption of indigenous water conservation practices.
By Ranvijay Singh
India is the largest user of groundwater in the world, withdrawing about 230 billion cubic meters every year. This is why the groundwater level has gone down, which leads to drying up of water bodies even in good monsoon years
India is the largest user of groundwater in the world, withdrawing about 230 billion cubic meters every year. This is why the groundwater level has gone down, which leads to drying up of water bodies even in good monsoon years
By Nidhi Jamwal
As we rush headlong into the world of artificial intelligence, never have we felt a greater need to go back to basics and revive the ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time. The Bhovi community of traditional well diggers has many lessons to offer, as I learnt one afternoon.
As we rush headlong into the world of artificial intelligence, never have we felt a greater need to go back to basics and revive the ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time. The Bhovi community of traditional well diggers has many lessons to offer, as I learnt one afternoon.
By Chiranjit Guha
A participatory national campaign called Napo Jal, Bachao Kal was launched in 2020 to map and measure wells across the villages of India and to enhance the collective understanding of groundwater as a shared, common resource. This year, the aim is to map at least 50,000 wells across the country.
A participatory national campaign called Napo Jal, Bachao Kal was launched in 2020 to map and measure wells across the villages of India and to enhance the collective understanding of groundwater as a shared, common resource. This year, the aim is to map at least 50,000 wells across the country.