Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Talab Bachao Abhiyan (TBA) Vs Govt of Bihar & Others dated 30/04/2024. The NGT through its previous order, March 23, 2023 had directed the constitution of a committee under the Chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Department …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahesh Chandra Saxena Vs Central Pollution Control Board & Others dated 24/04/2024. The matter related to rain water harvesting systems in Delhi. The NGT directed the authorities to file their response on the following specific points: Number of RWHS erected …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Pradip Kumar Pattnaik Vs Union of India & Others dated 24/04/2024. The applicant, Pradip Kumar Pattnaik challenged the creation of an artificial concrete island which was obstructing the free flow of perennial water source of river …
Reply affidavit by Water Resources Department, Maharashtra in EA No 04/2022 (WZ) in the matter of Sarang Yadvadkar & Ors V/s The State of Maharashtra dated 23/04/2024. The matter related to demarcating the flood lines in all areas where there is excessive rain and probability for endangering human life and …
Delhi—a city and union territory of India containing the country’s capital, New Delhi—continues to grow in population, posing challenges to civic agencies in the provision of citizens’ essential needs. This brief examines the experience of Delhi’s water agency in obtaining raw water, amid the growing gap in supply and demand …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Ramroop Rana Vs The Principal Secretary, Water Resource Department, Patna & Others dated 18/04/2024. Ramroop Rana, a resident of Shiv Mandir Chowk, Vijaynagar, district Banka, Bihar alleged illegal encroachments by land mafia on parts of river …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Jagdish Prasad Devgan Vs State of Chhattisgarh & Others dated 10/04/2024. The NGT directed a joint committee to compile the total number of ponds and water bodies within the state of Chhattisgarh and call the status …
Report by SDM, Kapashera alongwith joint committee report dated April 9, 2024. The NGT directed a joint committee of stakeholder agencies for demarcation of land of johad/pond situated in village Kanganheri, New Delhi. The joint committee observed some amount of illegal encroachments/illegal possessions. A demolition drive was carried out on …
Sociocultural Dimensions in Water Resources Management: Policies, Practices, and Challenges critically explores the complex challenges of ensuring sustainable development and effective water governance amid diverse cultural contexts. Through a compilation of insightful case studies and research from across Asia, the book emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and incorporating cultural values, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Md. Sheik Ansaruddin Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 01/04/2024. The matter related to encroachment and illegal construction on a pukur (water body), in Kazipura village, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. It was …
This book contains 11 chapters covering various essential aspects of spring-shed management like database assessment, standard definitions and classifications, mapping methodologies, discharge measurement techniques, holistic management strategies, water quality protocols, environmental isotopes' use, tailored guidelines, discharge indexes, project impacts, and capacity building, addressing challenges, skills gaps, and effective mechanisms through …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Ram Gayan & Others Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 21/03/2024. The matter related to filling up of a pond in village Uchheypota, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The pond is being filled …
Action Against Hunger released the 2024 Water Funding Gap report, finding that globally, only 36% of appeals for water- and sanitation-related funding were met in 2023, leaving a 64% gap. Despite dwindling aid, the need for assistance is intensifying – 3.6 billion people worldwide lack adequate sanitation, and are susceptible …
Developing and maintaining a secure and equitable water future underpins prosperity and peace for all. The relationship also works in the opposite direction, as poverty and inequality, social tensions, and conflict can amplify water insecurity. This report calls attention to the complex and interlinked relationships between sustainable water management, prosperity …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Manish Kumar Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 13/03/2024. The matter related to encroachment, pollution, reduction of area of the pond in Smriti Van which is a DDA park at Kishangarh village, Delhi. District Magistrate, South Delhi …
This study develops and computes a first-of-its-kind municipal index for evaluating the performance of Indian urban local bodies (ULBs) in used water management. ULBs, being the main authorities responsible for managing urban domestic used water, are the focus of the index. Such an evaluation can provide them with information on …
Compliance report on behalf of Madhya Pradesh in the matter of Abhay Kumar Akolkar Vs State of Madhya Pradesh dated March 11, 2024. The matter related to the encroachment of Teliya Talab, Mandsaur district on the basis of forged and fictitious map. Through the order dated February 24, 2024 of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item titled "Map and Save Water Bodies" appearing in Civil Society Magazine May 2023 issue. The news report reflects the issue of encroachment and pollution being faced by lakes and water bodies of Terai region in Uttar Pradesh. The …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nadeem Ahmad Dar Vs Union Territory of J&K dated 06/03/2024. The application by Nadeem Ahmad Dar, Member of Eco-Development Committee, Lalpora Pampore said that the wetlands of Pampore are facing danger due to the poor quality of works relating to …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item titled "Netravati Waterfront Promenade Project is Hurting Lives of Common people Stakeholders" appearing in Manglorean dated 26.01.2024. The original application is registered suo motu on the basis of the news item titled "Netravati Waterfront Promenade Project is hurting …
