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Projects worth Rs 929 crore approved for the Ganga
Teaser: Policy matters this weekNMCG approves 12 projects worth Rs 929 crore under Namami GangeThe National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved 12 projects worth Rs 929 crore under the Namami Gange...
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WWF study reveals grim picture of wildlife
Teaser: News this weekGlobal wildlife populations have fallen by 60 percent in the past four decades: WWFAs per the 2018 Living Planet Report prepared by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global...
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From river to sewer, Paondhoi waits for redemption
Teaser: Will Saharanpur city’s proposed smart city tag help revive the Paondhoi river once again? River Paondhoi is best known today as a sewer running through Saharanpur city. Originally, however, it...
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NOC must for groundwater use: Centre to infra projects
Teaser: Policy matters this weekCentre mandates NOC for using groundwater for infra projectsTaking note of the precarious state of groundwater in the country, the environment ministry has made it...
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WASH couldn’t wash away Kalikapur’s water problem
Teaser: While potable water dispensing units provided under WASH has come as a boon to Kalikapur slum residents, they struggle to meet other water needs due to lack of piped water.Basanti Haldar (45)...
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Himalayan State Regional Council constituted
Teaser: Policy matters this week Himalayan council constituted for sustainable development of the HimalayasIn order to ensure sustainable development of the Himalayan region, NITI Aayog has constituted...
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When the pits fill up: A day in the life of sanitation workers in urban India
Teaser: The photo essay traces the flow of waste from pit to dump in urban India, making visible the labour that produces the sanitary city.India’s flagship sanitation programme, Swachh Bharat Mission...
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How can small farmers' income be increased?
Teaser: Here is a look at the challenges faced by small farmers in India and how they can be dealt with. As per the agricultural statistics of 2014, nearly 430 people depend on farming in India while...
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Two states and a river: More power or more water?
Teaser: The latest addition to India’s interstate river water conflicts, the Mahanadi will soon go water deficit if Odisha and Chhattisgarh don’t control their hunger for coal-fired power.A new study,...
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NMCG clears projects to curb Yamuna river pollution
Teaser: Policy matters this week Yamuna river pollution: NMCG approves projects worth Rs 1,573 croreWith an aim to curb pollution in the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Himachal...
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India Rivers Week 2018: Ganga flow needs improvement
Teaser: News this weekGovernment focusing on Ganga clean-up and not its rejuvenation: EnvironmentalistsThe India Rivers Week 2018 was held in New Delhi with 'Can India Rejuvenate Ganga' as the theme....
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The tragic tale of Erai
Teaser: The polluted Erai river needs to be restored before it completely dies and leaves the people dependent on it searching for drinking water.The Erai river, the main tributary of the Wardha river,...
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Farmers stand up for their rights
Teaser: News this weekThousands of farmers march to Delhi against the looming agrarian crisisOn November 30, thousands of farmers from across the country reached the Parliament street for the Kisan...
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Mekedatu project: CWC okays, TN objects
Teaser: Policy matters this weekCWC allows preparation of DPR while TN objects to the Mekedatu project on the Cauvery riverThe Central Water Commission (CWC) has given a go-ahead to the Karnataka...
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A future without water?
Teaser: Once abundant with water, Sikri village is fighting a losing battle to meet its water needs.Sikri is a small village that lies 65 km north-west of Bharatpur on the Alwar road. The village used...
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NGT takes Karnataka to task over lake clean-up
Teaser: Policy matters this weekPut aside Rs 500 crore for lake clean-up: NGT to Karnataka governmentTaking note of the authorities' neglect of pollution in Bellandur and Varthur lakes, the National...
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Only few nations working to fight climate change: COP24
Teaser: News this week Most nations lack the political will to fight climate change: COP24According to a recent report, Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2019, released by Germanwatch and the...
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Dealing with droughts
Teaser: There are many reasons why we see more droughts in India these days. Here is all the information that you need to know droughts better.Droughts are one of the most feared natural calamities in...
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Saving Ganga: Just clean-up won’t do
Teaser: River Ganga’s uninterrupted flow is as important as making the river pollution free if the Ganga rejuvenation drive has to show desired results.Until a few decades ago, the Ganga flowed with...
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The Birdman of Chorao
Teaser: The documentary, Birdman of Chorao tells the story of Uday Mandrekar’s selfless efforts in protecting the mangroves in Chorao.Uday Mandrekar (40) is a popular boatman on the Chorao island of...
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