Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is witnessing a dynamic evolution which has helped some select cities of India – Chennai, Bangalore, Shi//ong, Indore and Bhubaneswar – to emerge as role mode/ for […]
Massive groundwater contamination in 31 of 38 districts in Bihar: Economic Survey
There is massive chemical contamination in groundwater in large parts of rural Bihar, where drinking water sources are unsafe for consumption and pose a health risk to the population, the […]
Securing groundwater equals safeguarding India’s water future
The discourse on sustainable water management in the Indian context is incomplete without the mention of groundwater. Historically, our country and its population relied on surface water sources (rivers, ponds, […]
Only one-fifth of Haryana has sufficient Groundwater
Due to overuse of groundwater, water table in 86 blocks of Haryana is either critical or overexploited. CHANDIGARH: Due to overuse of groundwater, water table in 86 blocks of Haryana […]
Rainwater harvesting gains ground, residents launch awareness drive
Hit by four consecutive droughts, some residents of the city have come together to install a variety of rainwater harvesting systems in their respective homes and private townships. Aurangabad: Hit […]
Arsenic and fluoride in groundwater: NGT issues notices to 24 states, 4 UTs
The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to 24 states and four Union Territories in a matter regarding the presence of arsenic and fluoride in groundwater. Photo Credit: Newsonradar The […]
What is the state of groundwater in India?
India’s groundwater is not in a very good state. The annual recharge of water is far less than what is consumed. The situation is more alarming in urban areas due […]
Bengaluru faces groundwater depletion
Rapid urbanisation, agricultural practices, and lack of effective policies contribute to a concerning decline in groundwater levels. The recent groundwater level fluctuation report by the Karnataka Groundwater Directorate has highlighted […]
Rainwater harvesting changed lives of farmers in a Rajasthan village; here is how
Groundwater in Jagsa village, Barmer was depleting; now the thriving village is known for pomegranate farming Jagsa village in Rajasthan’s Barmer district is an excellent example of how a village […]
NGT asks Center, states, UTs to respond to issue of depleting groundwater levels in India
According to a report, the entire northwestern region of India is anticipated to face critically low groundwater availability by 2025. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently took suo motu cognisance of a […]