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 …
CHENNAI, 25 OCT: In line with the concept of green buildings (in photo) here is a novel attempt to declare a temple situated in North Tamil Nadu as a standing example of a green architecture. The Sri Narayani Peedam, also known as the Golden Temple, situated at Sripuram near Vellore, …
This overview provides a strategic assessment of trends in the public and private use of groundwater for urban water-supply in developing cities. Is based primarily on GW-MATE field experience from World Bank-supported projects, especially in Brazil and India, and more widely in Latin America and Asia, together with preliminary information …
A pilot study was conducted to analyze the potential site suitability for constructing the groundwater recharge structures in Manesar Nala watershed, Gurgaon, Haryana using space technology integrated Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS).
The prime objective of the guidelines for the withdrawal of ground water, especially for the industries and infrastructures, is to focus on a specific part of ground water management viz. ensuring sustainability of ground water both in terms of quantity & quality and also focus on land based management of …
Groundwater supplies 60 per cent of the water for irrigation in India and 85 per cent of rural water supply relies upon groundwater. Accordingly, poverty reduction, rural development and sustainable food production in India rely upon the long-term availability of groundwater in sufficient quantity and quality. Efficient groundwater resource management …
He is a former MLA, a khandani landlord and owns more than 121 hectare (ha) apart from many local businesses. Known as the ‘sarkar’ of Sonkachch tehsil of the dry Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh (MP), Rajendhra Singh Baghel met natural farming guru Subhash Palekar about 10 years ago. Today, …
Chitra Unnithan & Pravda Godbole / Ahmedabad/ Pune September 27, 2010, 0:46 IST Business schools across the country are gearing up for a greener furture
Poornima Nataraj, Bangalore, Sept 14, DH News Service: 'Recharge wells' seem to be an alien word for many corporators in areas where ground water has depleted to alarming levels. Alternative: A recharge well constructed in Mahadevapura. Although a few private layouts in the new BBMP areas have constructed recharge wells, …
In a ceremony held on September 14, 2010, the High Commission of India handed over to the Government of Sri Lanka a project on Artificial Recharge of Ground Water Resources at the Export Processing Zone, Katunayake. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Manish, the Commercial Counsellor, High Commission of India, …
Increased use of fresh water supplies in agricultural and non-agricultural activities in the past few decades has caused an alarming rate of groundwater depletion in many regions of the world. This threatens the sustenance of crop production and the ensuing food security. There is an urgency to look for measures …
Presentation by Sunita Narain, Director of Centre for Science and Environment at the Plenary session of World Water Week at Stockholm on September 6, 2010. Focuses on decentralized wastewater management and says that localisation is the key & calls for affordable and sustainable approaches to waste management. Presentation given by …
Small scale watershed development is a viable way to improve degraded ecosystems, create diverse livelihood opportunities for rural people and build stable ecosystems. Aseema trust demonstrated this on a small area of 14 acres in the tribal villages of Maharshtra.
A BILL to facilitate and ensure sustainable and adequate supply of groundwater of prescribed quality, for various category of users, through supply and demand management measures, protecting public drinking water sources and to establish the State Groundwater Authority and District Level Authorities to manage and to regulate, with community participation, …
Anantapur, Aug. 29: The drought-prone Anantapur district once again lost a golden opportunity to conserve rainwater for groundwater recharge this monsoon due to the apathy of minor and medium irrigation officials. After nearly three years, the district has received a record rainfall from the last two months. According to official …
In its action plan on water security, the Planning Commission will likely recommend a cess on the use of groundwater. The quantum of cess will be state-specific and will depend on the volume of water used by farmers.Mihir Shah, Member, Planning Commission, told The Indian Express that the proposed action …
Yagnesh Mehta | TNNSurat: In a first of its kind experiment in the country to scale ground water recharge, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) has achieved success. Since the beginning of this monsoon, SVNIT
Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Kodipalya Krishnappa directed officials to prioritise forestry and rejuvenation of ground water under the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGREGS). He was interacting with officials during a review meeting organised to assess the progress of various projects in the Taluk Panchayat. Krishnappa also directed …
