Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Heli-Borne Survey3 What is the importance of the project?4 What is the National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)?5 Terms to know: What is the news? The Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti and CSIR-NGRI (National Geophysical Research Institute), Hyderabad have signed an agreement for use of… Continue reading Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat & Dr. Jitendra Singh To Jointly Inaugurate Heli-Borne Survey For Ground Water Management In Arid Regions
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Conserving groundwater: Role of women crucial in bringing about significant change
Source: This post is based on article “Conserving groundwater: Role of women crucial in bringing about significant change” published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Role of women to address the water crisis of India. Synopsis: Increased women participation in groundwater management will shift the intended objectives from technology to governance, demand… Continue reading Conserving groundwater: Role of women crucial in bringing about significant change
Mapping groundwater sources by CSIR will help to utilise groundwater for drinking purposes: Union Minister
Source: This post is based on the article “Mapping groundwater sources by CSIR” published in PIB on 30th August, 2021. What is the News? The Union Science and Technology Minister has said that the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is using the latest technology to map sources of groundwater in arid regions that will… Continue reading Mapping groundwater sources by CSIR will help to utilise groundwater for drinking purposes: Union Minister
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
