Judgment of the National Green Tribunal, May 27, 2025 in the matter of Sumit Saini Vs Shree Ram Steel Industries & Others. Sumit Saini, resident of village Damla, District Yamuna Nagar, Haryana had sent a letter petition dated May 14, 2022 to the NGT. The application said that around 25 …
Aluminium (Al), an environmentally abundant and immobile element, has been studied for its mobility in the Gomati River Basin, a part of the Ganga Alluvial Plain, northern India. The dissolved Al concentrations in the Gomati River water and the Lucknow groundwater range over three orders of magnitude, from 14 to …
The present study was carried out to assess the suitability of Meham Block ground water for domestic and agriculture purpose. Total fifty seven samples of ground water (well, tube well and hand pump) from nineteen villages were collected and analysed according, APHA. Groundwater assessment for domestic purposed was determined by …
This technical note describes the specifics of the indicator data and calculations underpinning the India Water Tool 2.0 (IWT). The IWT 2.0 allows companies, government agencies, and other users identify their water risks, prioritize their water management actions, plan for sustainable water management, and address water risks that confront agriculture, …
India's groundwater dependence and the crises of depletion and contamination of groundwater resources require the development of a robust groundwater dependence framework. Understanding the challenges of developing a groundwater governance framework for regions of extensive groundwater development versus relatively less-developed areas of groundwater development is important. The groundwater typology is …
Groundwater is the most preferred source of water in various user sectors in India on account of its near universal availability, dependability and low capital cost. The present study mainly focus on the drinking water quality index of one of the fast growing city of India, Patna. The city has …
Goa is a famous International tourist destination and attracts around 2 million tourists annually. Tourism is generally limited along the coastal belt of Goa, while mining is more focused in the midland of Goa. The groundwater in the State is mainly used for drinking and industrial purposes followed by agriculture …
Groundwater pollution due to anthropogenic activities may impact overall groundwater quality. Organic and inorganic pollutants have been routinely detected at unsafe levels in groundwater rendering this important drinking water resource practically unusable. Vulnerability of groundwater pollution and subsequent impact has been documented in various studies across the globe. Field studies …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Sree Balaji Nagar Residential Association Vs State of Tamil Nadu & Ors. dated 10/09/2014 regarding a scheme for development of a proposed canal by name Madhavaram Left Flank Water Surplus Course, on the ground that the scheme is misconceived …
The environment ministry means business now and the entire process of environment clearance will be much simpler, speedier and transparent said Shri Prakash Javadekar highlighting ten major achievements of the Ministry of Environment and Forests so far. A high-level panel too has been set up to review green laws in …
The present study deals with the physic-chemical parameters at selected areas of Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu, India for the year 2014. Seven different samples were collected from different sampling sites and were analyzed for different physic-chemical parameters. The obtained values were compared with the standard values of ISI, ICMR and …
The water quality management is one of the many environmental problems in India. Increasing demand of water for human consumption, irrigation and growing industrial activities has impacted the water quality of rivers due to declining flows in rivers and depleting water levels of subsurface resources. Water quality data from 2500 …
CHENNAI: The city is waking up to the threat faced by the Muttukadu estuary due to unbridled urbanisation that has resulted in high-rises and industries on its banks. Experts and environment activists are alleging that these new structures are putting the ground water table at coastal Chennai to grave risk. …
The objective of the study was to assess the extent of arsenic contamination of groundwater and surface water in Peru and, to evaluate the accuracy of the Arsenic Econo-Quick™ (EQ) kit for measuring water arsenic concentrations in the field. Original Source
The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on Tuesday got a rap from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) for neither formulating environmental standards nor preparing any comprehensive programme for prevention, control or abatement of water pollution in the State. The CAG report, for the year 2013 tabled in …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Asim Sarode & Others Vs The Collector of Nanded & Others dated 07/07/2014 regarding excessive extraction of groundwater and floride affected areas in Nanded, Maharashtra. Previous Orders
Farmers threaten to block Jind-Gohana road, say they are being punished for electing INLD MLA Parvesh Sharma The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) may have taken suo motu cognizance of a media report in these columns highlighting the water woes of Nidani village farmers, but there is no action on …
BAREILLY: A recent survey by the Jal Nigam has found high levels of arsenic in ground water in 19 villages in Bareilly district. The survey was conducted after over 25 cancer-related deaths were reported from Bahrauli village in Meerganj tehsil in five years. A team of health department officials will …
IISc study at 19 locations near water bodies reveals high level of contamination The City's mounting garbage has resulted in largescale pollution of large and prominent water bodies such as Varthur, Madivala, and Yelemallappachetty lakes (K R Puram). The level of contamination is alarming as the presence of nitrate has …
A report `Rajasthan Action Plan on Climate Change' drafted recently by various departments of the state government with the help of TERI has also pointed out that the quality of ground water was a major issue The quality of ground water is a major concern for the state. At least …
PATNA: Come summer and the city gets almost parched. With the water supply taps remaining dry for several hours every day, the residents of different localities clamour for water for their household chores. Central Groundwater Board scientists point out that excessive exploitation of groundwater resources in some localities has resulted …
