According to the experts, dead wells which once used to be the backbone of irrigation, can be used to help address the problem of depleting groundwater level in Punjab. Researchers […]
GROUND WATER NEEDS A RECHARGE
Given the perilous groundwater levels, artificial recharge and rainwater harvesting are important Photo credit: RAMBABU S India has 4 per cent of global water resources for its use in spite […]
If the percolation well is operational after five years of BU permission, the deposit will be returned, AMC commissioner announced a special circular
Ahmedabad municipal commissioner has issued a special circular, according to which, if the percolation well is functional after five years of BU permission, the deposit will have to be returned. […]
Upkeep crucial in rainwater harvesting, but is sadly missing
In the numerous site visits to residential, commercial, and even government building complexes in Pune region, the Bhujal Abhiyan team has observed that the maintenance of rainwater harvesting (RWH) structures […]
The Gujarat-based company raises the water in bore wells without electricity
Water is a fundamental resource, and everyone understands its value. Gujarat has witnessed heavy floods and experienced water crises. The major reasons are the water level in bore wells is […]
Sankalchand Patel University Is a Leader in Environmental Awareness
“Two Water Reservoir Schemes inaugurated in SPU of Visnagar, A mega tree plantation campaign was held” A mega tree plantation drive and water harvesting scheme was inaugurated at Sankalchand Patel […]
Manage water better: Climate change’s clarion call
With climate change, it’s now becoming almost impossible to keep track of extreme weather events: Their locations, number of lives lost, people affected, the economic loss and infrastructure damage. Disaster […]
Monsoon havoc in India: How floods can be a valuable resource
It is prudent we upgrade the hydro-infrastructure in the country now so that the tools to manage increased variabilities are available in time This year the monsoon began unusually. After 61 years, […]
Why Pune is clueless about rainwater harvesting
PUNE: On average, Pune Municipal Corporation hands out 4,000 building permissions every year. The list includes redevelopment projects as well. The civic body even offers a discount on property tax […]
This Option Holds Water!
“Rainwater harvesting is a good alternative in times of water scarcity. Following this positive trend, many housing societies are going for it” Studies reveal that water scarcity is one of […]