Synopsis: Given the level of the water crisis in India, there is an urgent need to take a deeper look at water management and water governance in India. Introduction Ever since Independence, the governance of water has suffered from at least three major issues or artificial divisions: between irrigation and drinking water, Surface and groundwater… Continue reading Water governance reform
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Climate crisis in North East India: What is behind water scarcity in the region
Synopsis: Changing rainfall pattern including incidents of high and variable rainfall in NE states is causing problems like floods, land degradation and acidification. Contents1 Introduction2 Why are springs important to NE states?3 Why Assam is more vulnerable to climate change as compared to other NE states?4 Why have springs dried up?5 What are some negative… Continue reading Climate crisis in North East India: What is behind water scarcity in the region
India’s looming water crisis and urgent measures to address it
Source: Livemint Relevance: Measures needed to address India’s water crisis Synopsis: The groundwater table in India is falling at faster rate than ever, and thus we need radical changes in agricultural practices along with other measures to address the water crisis of India. Contents1 Context2 Significance of groundwater3 Factors behind groundwater decline4 Measures needed Context… Continue reading India’s looming water crisis and urgent measures to address it
India’s water crisis: It is most acute for women
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Implications of water crisis on women Synopsis: Water crisis affects women disproportionately compared to men. An analysis Contents1 Context2 Extent of water stress in India3 Water crisis and women4 Way forward Context India has 16% of the world’s population, but possesses only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources. India is… Continue reading India’s water crisis: It is most acute for women
Jal Jeevan Mission starts to monitor tap water supply
Source: Business Standard What is the News? Jal Jeevan Mission has launched into its next phase of measuring and monitoring water supply. Click here to read about Jal Jeevan Mission Achievements of the mission: In 2019, 7% of the rural households had tap water connections, which is increased to 41% in the last two years. … Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission starts to monitor tap water supply
Jal Jeevan Mission: Flowing in the right direction
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Jal Jeevan Mission:4 Benefits of JJM:5 Progress of JJM:6 Other measures that JJM can take: Synopsis: Jal Jeevan Mission promises to go down in history as an iconic development initiative. Its objectives can be duly achieved by encouraging greater participation of corporations and charitable trusts towards it. Background:… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission: Flowing in the right direction
