Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
Mountain springs emanating naturally from unconfined aquifers are the primary source of water for rural households in the Himalayan region. Due to the impacts of climate change on precipitation patterns such as rise in rainfall intensity, reduction in its temporal spread, and a marked decline in winter rain, coupled with …
Almost 10 per cent of villages in the state have been freshly earmarked to receive notifications under the Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002. The villages have been identified by the groundwater department here that has asked the state government to strictly check deep-bore drilling in about 2,500 …
Water used by irrigated crops is obtained from three sources: local precipitation contributing to soil moisture available for root water uptake (i.e., green water), irrigation water taken from rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, and renewable groundwater (i.e., blue water), and irrigation water abstracted from nonrenewable groundwater and nonlocal water resources. Here …
The State government has sanctioned works, estimated to cost around Rs.11.49 crore, for the artificial recharge of groundwater. They cover the formation of subsurface dykes, percolation ponds, check dams and recharge shafts/ tube wells. A release on Tuesday stated that Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had approved the proposals. In Thanjavur district, …
Despite predictions of a good rainfall in 2012, the present water crisis in Hyderabad, especially relating to groundwater levels, may deteriorate in the absence of preventive measures. The haphazard and rapid growth of the city has nearly exhausted the groundwater resources. This information was presented to the state authorities by …
KOLKATA, 15 JAN: The state government's decision to facilitate farming through watershed management in around 3.40 lakh hectares of land that has been lying barren due to water scarcity reinstates the faith that Miss Mamata Banerjee's priority remains agriculture. The state government has submitted a detailed project report (DPR) to …
The city of Hyderabad has over-exploited its groundwater resources to such an extent that experts from the ground water department have warned the state authorities of an imminent water crisis in the city. In fact, the water level has taken a nose dive of approximately four metres (3.88 metres) since …
Urban habitats and high-rise multi-storey developments in urban India indicate new trends in infrastructure planning in water engineering. Along with water for industrial estates, SEZs and commercial centers; planning of water supply, sewerage, roads, urban drainage, and property services now warrants strengthening of urban local bodies and the water utilities. …
Ground water abstraction is increasing day by day due to its increasing demand for various uses. Hosur union of Krishnagiri District, completely depends on ground water for drinking purpose, since the surface water from Penniyar River is very limited. In the present study the assessment of ground water quantity of …
JAMMU: Apart from normal afforestion, promotion of natural resources and development of nurseries, the Soil Conservation Department (SCD) has taken new initiatives, which among other things include facilitating artificial recharge of ground water. In this regard, the department has started a pilot scheme of artificial recharge of ground water at …
JAMMU: Minister for Forest and Environment Mian Altaf Ahmad today said that 685 hectares of forest land in Rajouri district would be fenced in a phased manner while as ` 1.85 crore have been earmarked for the current fiscal. This was stated by the Minister during his visit to Marchola, …
Development of representative conceptual groundwater flow model is an important step before translating it into a numerical model. In this paper, a methodology for development of conceptual groundwater flow model has been presented in which spatially distributed values for groundwater recharge has been utilized instead of lump sum average values …
Ground water levels are being measured four times a year during January, April/ May, August and November. The regime monitoring started in the year 1969 by Central Ground Water Board. At present a network of 15640 observation wells located all over the country is being monitored. Ground water samples are …
Instead of letting out excess water into sea, it will be diverted to the waterway The Water Resources Department (WRD) is planning to carry out flushing of the Cooum river in a few days with the surplus water from Poondi reservoir. The water level in the reservoir has improved considerably …
The main objective of this M & E study is to evaluate the effectiveness of centrally sponsored programmes/schemes/projects for artificial recharge of ground water in the rainfed regions of the Maharashtra state. The changes attributed due to ground water recharge structures are clearly and objectively brought out under the study. …
The State Bank has issued guidelines to ensure credit to farmers for efficient water management system in the wake of climate changes, scarcity of usable canal water availability, wastage of water and depleting underground water tables which are the challenges to the growth of agriculture in the country. For the …
The problem of water shortage and competition is getting increased attention in the field of water management. Good quality ground and surface water may become too scarce to allow for sustainable use for various functions. With increasing human activities, it is important to understand interactions between hydrological regimes and associated …
This manual provides information on the Ground Water Prospects Maps including the map contents, scientific rationale behind preparing the contents, referencing of the contents on the ground and usage of the maps in the field. It is expected that the manual facilitates the Hydrogeologists / Engineers of State Line Departments …
The aim of this document is to identify emergency groundwater resources bodies resistant to natural and man-made disasters that could replace damaged public and domestic drinking water supplies. This methodological guide provides a layout on groundwater risk assessment and management in areas affected by flood, drought, earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis …
Jaipur: After taking lead in helping the country draw up the Rigth to Information Act and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to have drafted a policy underlining the importance and the need to preserve and secure common …
