Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Bharatiya Kisan Union Purwa through its Secretary Vs Union of India Ministry of Jal Shakti & Others dated 07/03/2025. The grievance of the applicant is that railway bridge between Daraganj and Jhunsi is being constructed on the flood plains of …
ORF report "Attitude towards Water in India", authored by Samir Saran, Sonali Mitra and Sarah Hassan, seeks to decode the diverse perspectives around water and rivers. It attempts to tease out the diversity in understanding of water challenges and difference in approaches to managing water across sectors, communities and geographies. …
This book discusses key academic research and issues in water management and policy. Coverage of a wide range of specific issues and its accessible style make it an excellent textbook for introductory to intermediate courses in water governance, a reference for readers working in water, or simply a good read …
The fast approaching June 2 deadline for the bifurcation of the State notwithstanding, it is likely to take more time for amicably resolving the issues arising out of river water sharing between the two successor States - Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The magnitude of the issue can be gauged from …
In an all-party meet, Kerala CM Oommen Chandy and other party leaders decided to file a review petition before the apex court An all-party meet held here to discuss the future course of action on the Mullaperiyar Dam issue which has been a bone of contention between the two neighbouring …
With Kerala receiving a huge setback in the Mullaperiyar legal battle, the stance taken by the state in the Supreme Court has been widely criticised as serious lapses on its part have more or less ruled out chances for a reconsideration of the verdict. A close look at the SC …
Forest officers to take stock of situation at Mullaperiyar dam Kerala is considering steps to mitigate the impact of water-level rise in the Mullaperiyar dam as Tamil Nadu is all set to increase it following the Supreme Court order. A meeting of senior officials of the Forest Department will be …
The Supreme Court has appointed a three-member panel to monitor the safety of the Mullaperiyar dam and ensure that the water level is raised to 142 feet. In its verdict on Wednesday, a five-judge Constitution Bench said: “To allay the apprehensions of Kerala — though none exists — about the …
The state government has decided to move the Supreme Court (SC), challenging a recent decision of Union cabinet to set up an autonomous Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) for execution of the controversial Polavaram multi-purpose project on the Godavari in Andhra Pradesh. "We are in the process of consulting lawyers. Within …
In a vindication of Tamil Nadu’s stand on the Mullaperiyar dam, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declared unconstitutional a law passed by Kerala in 2006 to prevent the neighbouring State from raising the water level in it from 136 feet to 142 feet. A Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice R.M. …
In a major victory for Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declared as unconstitutional the law passed by Kerala in 2006, constituting the Dam Safety Authority to prevent the State from raising the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam from 136 ft to 142 ft. A five-judge Constitution Bench …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of State of Tamil Nadu Vs State of Kerala dated 07/05/2014 regarding water level of Mullaperiyar dam. State of Kerala – is restrained by a decree of permanent injunction from applying and enforcing the impugned legislation or in any manner …
PANJIM: Even as Goa government’s efforts to stall the construction of the Virdi Large Minor Irrigation Project built on the Kattika nullah, Dodamarg, have been unsuccessful, in its latest attempt it attempts to bring to the notice of the Water Disputes Tribunal the violations being committed by Maharashtra. The Virdhi …
Withdrawal of water from common rivers by setting up dams in the upstream areas causes a loss of about Tk 5,000 crore to Bangladesh each year, according to water experts, reports UNB. “Bangladesh suffers a loss of about Tk 5,000 crore each year due to the withdrawal of water from …
The Goa government has decided to oppose the ongoing construction of the Kattika nullah dam in Virdi of Dodamarg taluka, by Maharashtra, as it will affect the downstream flow of the Valvonti river. Towards this end, chief minister Manohar Parrikar has directed the water resources department to bring to the …
The Goa government has decided to oppose the ongoing construction of the Kattika nullah dam in Virdi of Dodamarg taluka, by Maharashtra, as it will affect the downstream flow of the Valvonti river. Towards this end, chief minister Manohar Parrikar has directed the water resources department to bring to the …
This technical focus paper is the second in a series of papers that provide a critical review of progress made in planning and putting integrated water resource management (IWRM) into practice. The papers synthesise the challenges, the successes, the setbacks, and the direction for further integration. They provide valuable insights …
As per the directives of the Mhadei water dispute tribunal Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka have submitted the names of their members who will be on the committee for monitoring the Kalsa work in Kankumbi. The Goa government has submitted the name of Srikant Patil, superintending engineer as a representative of …
India is building a barrage on the Gidari river, just 400 metres upstream from the no man's land at Putibari village of Aditmari upazila in Lalmonirhat, to divert its water for irrigation. The 600 metres long and 25 metres wide structure has been under construction for the last two months …
The International Farakka Committee in New York has protested at India’s withdrawal of water from the cross-border rivers in the upstream and demanded that Bangladesh government should take the issue to the United Nations to ensure its rightful share. The committee at a protest rally in the US city alleged …
New Delhi: The likelihood of a below-normal monsoon; temperature above 40 degrees Celsius for the next couple of months; a large population and limited sources of water are making Delhi desperate for its share from Munak Canal. Having spent almost Rs 1,800 crore on the construction of the canal and …
