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 …
The draft policy guidelines are basically for sharing / distribution of waters of inter -State rivers amongst the States and Union Territories of India and are recommendatory. It has no relevance or applicability in regard to international sharing/ distribution of waters of international basins in which India is a co-basin …
PANJIM: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar expressed his opposition to any transfer of water from river basins before ‘within basin requirements’ were taken into consideration and wanted a permanent tribunal set up so that decisions could be arrived at in a time bound manner on water sharing issues. Speaking at the …
The spatial organization of functional vegetation types in river basins is a major determinant of their runoff production, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. The optimization of different objective functions has been suggested to control the adaptive behavior of plants and ecosystems, often without a compelling justification. Maximum entropy production (MEP), rooted …
A product of the UNESCO-IHP project on Water and Cultural Diversity, this book represents an effort to examine the complex role water plays as a force in sustaining, maintaining, and threatening the viability of culturally diverse peoples. It is argued that water is a fundamental human need, a human right, …
“Climate change and disaster resilient water, sanitation and hygiene practices” is written to help governmental and non-governmental agencies involved in safe water, sanitation hygiene at local level, union and ward disaster management committee, in particular, enhance their respective capacities to cope climate change and disaster risks. This handbook will be …
Focusing trans-boundary water regime of Ganges- Brahmaputra- Meghna (GBM) basin, this situation analysis paper discusses the core issues related to environmental security through analyzing various environmental impacts and its significance at the national and regional level. Specifically, the scope of this paper pertains to transboundary water relations between Bangladesh and …
The report of the Committee constituted to study the activities that are required for optimal development of river basins and changes required in the existing River Board Act, 1956 for achievement of the same, by the Ministry of Water Resources. The report consists of the draft Act which is to …
A Bill further to amend the River Boards Act, 1956 to provide for the establishment of River Basin Authority for the regulation and development of Inter-State Rivers and River Basins.
Water-related disasters and extreme weather events are occurring with increasing frequency in Central Asia and in the countries that surround it. Floods, landslides/mudflows, droughts and earthquakes, which frequently affect the region, cause enormous economic and social damage and often lead to massive loss of human life. Extreme weather events, such …
This paper is an encrypt of the intervention made under 'biodiversity conservation through community based natural resource management in Bokaro river basin' in Jharkhand state.
This Regulation: Establishes procedures for the practical and effective implementation of the provisions of the Water Act of Bhutan, 2011; Identifies the precise role and area of responsibility of the Authorities with a view to establishing a coherent regulatory framework for sound water management practices at every level of administration, …
The ‘River Basin Atlas of India’ is an outcome of joint project ‘Generation of Database and implementation of Web Enabled Water Resources Information System (India-WRIS) in the country’, is a timely publication by the Central Water Commission (CWC) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This is a comprehensive publication which …
This brief describes how India’s internal dynamics, such as the country's growing population as well as increasing agricultural and industrial demands, have affected India’s water supplies. It concludes with recommendations for reform in India’s domestic policy and strengthening India’s transnational initiatives on water management.
This brief provides an overview of water security issues in Pakistan, the impact of the Indus Water Treaty on India-Pakistan relations, and provides recommendations on internal water management in Pakistan. The report also highlights how Pakistan and India can work together to address domestic water shortages in each country.
Guwahati, Sept. 25: The forest advisory committee under the ministry of environment and forestry has refused to provide clearances to hydroelectric projects on the Tawang river basin, unless a comprehensive study is undertaken to address various issues. The issue of giving forest clearance for the two plants on the Tawang …
Experts feel common infrastructure practical solution as defence min forbids construction of permanent structures RAJEEV JAYASWAL NEW DELHI ONGC and Reliance Industries (RIL) may use surplus infrastructure at the KG-D6 block for their deepwater discoveries in nearby blocks as the defence ministry has forbidden construction of permanent structures in the …
Euphoria Fades Over India’s ‘Gulf Of Mexico’ As Output Falls At RIL’s Finds | ONGC, GSPC Yet To Begin Production Mumbai: In 2005, while addressing students at IIM-Ahmedabad, Reliance Industries (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani compared India’s east coast to the Gulf of Mexico. Gas discoveries by RIL, ONGC and GSPC …
Groundwater is a major source for domestic, agricultural and industrial activities. The present study was carried out with the objective identifying the suitability of groundwater for domestic and agricultural purposes in Vaniyar river basin in Tamil Nadu.
This Atlas on Aquifer Systems of India compiled by Central Ground Water Board under the Union Ministry of Water Resources consists of detailed data on 14 principal and 42 major aquifers in graphical format through tables and maps. The atlas entitled “Aquifer Systems of India” provides a countrywide overview and …
Ground water utilization has increased significantly during the last two decades. The unplanned and indiscriminate use of this vital resource has resulted in declining water levels and water quality deterioration in certain areas. The apparent stress on ground water resources is more often a management issue, and this needs to …
