Water conservation

India's Major Reservoirs Near 60% Capacity with Strong Monsoon Performance. (Image Source: ANI)

India’s 161 major reservoirs have reached over 57% of their combined capacity, with water levels up 91% year-on-year and 69%…

July 18, 2025 05:33 IST

irrigation, agriculture, agri-economy, Farmers, groundwater,

Irrigation and cropping must be in sync

Irrigation investments yield the best outcomes when paired with timely access to quality seeds, fertilisers, credit, and extension advice.

June 3, 2025 01:00 IST

A crucial shift towards a circular economy, emphasizing reuse and resource recovery. (Image Source: Reuters)

Fixing fault lines in wastewater market

India faces a significant wastewater challenge, with over 70% of urban wastewater untreated. The market is projected to grow from…

May 26, 2025 05:55 IST

Jal Jeevan schemes inspection, cost overrun

Jal Jeevan Mission under scanner: 100 teams to carry inspection in multiple states after cost overrun

This review comes just two months after a Finance Ministry panel, led by the Expenditure Secretary, suggested a 46% cut…

May 20, 2025 10:44 IST

How AI and sustainability are transforming the water-tech industry

AI can forecast when and where water demand will increase or when leaks are likely to happen.

January 27, 2025 08:50 IST

groundwater, sustainability, Climate, Agriculture, farmers, rice, crops, irrigation

Make country’s groundwater sustainable

By scaling up efforts, states can safeguard resources, enhance agri-productivity.

January 10, 2025 04:15 IST

Water-storage levels across country’s major reservoirs improved significantly, says CWC report

The live storage available in 155 reservoirs across India is 130.800 billion cubic metres (BCM), which is 72 per cent…

Updated: August 23, 2024 18:09 IST

Sustainable airports are crucial in the fight against climate change and the aviation industry must prioritize sustainability to create a better future.

The era of Airport 4.0: What world’s sustainable airports share in common

Sustainable airports are becoming symbols of optimism as countries worldwide ramp up their endeavors to meet climate goals. These airports…

May 24, 2024 11:34 IST

Water level in reservoirs down 22%

The decline has been due to deficient monsoon last season, scanty rainfall in winter months and prolonged heat waves in…

May 17, 2024 04:45 IST

Addressing Water Scarcity Through Sustainable Agricultural Practices

A recent prediction by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of heightened summer heatwaves, further intensifying water concerns in rural…

March 22, 2024 19:15 IST

Infrastructure, Hardeep Puri, economy, economic growth, india growth, india

World Water Day: Alternate ways to conserve water for the construction sector

In the overall context of water consumption, the construction sector ranks as one of the most water-intensive industries in the…

March 22, 2024 16:21 IST

World Water Day, water conservation, water shortage, water consumption, construction sector, groundwater levels, PEB construction, rainwater harvesting

World Water Day 2024: Alternative methods to conserve water

In India, as raw water is mainly sourced from groundwater, several cities and municipal corporations are facing a big gap…

March 22, 2024 12:25 IST

World Water Day 2024: A look at how ITC is spearheading water conservation initiatives

ITC is among the select two companies in India to enter the prestigious ‘A’ List in CDP Water and the…

March 22, 2024 09:41 IST

Securing India’s water future

While access to water improves, the focus should now be on maintaining the infrastructure.

March 9, 2024 03:15 IST

IIT Chennai, waste water management, water management

IIT Chennai launches groundbreaking wastewater-based epidemiology project

Led by a team of distinguished researchers at IIT Chennai, this pioneering initiative seeks to revolutionize community health through a…

Updated: January 17, 2024 02:49 IST

DuPont Water Solutions, growth, manufacturing, China plus one strategy, water challenges, Green Hydrogen Production, global expertise energy consumption, technology

DuPont water solution targets three times growth in five years in India

From launching the first Nanofiltration Membrane Elements for High Productivity Lithium-Brine Purification to introducing the first Ion Exchange Resin for…

November 2, 2023 09:33 IST

Why water sustainability needs to become a climate action priority

The Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) report released by NITI Aayog revealed that by 2030, India’s water demand is expected to double…

Updated: June 1, 2023 11:52 IST

Vitamin B12, Vitamin B12 deficiency, RO water, RO System, health news, lifestyle news,

Leading on water security

India has got it right on many aspects of water management, from governance to funding to innovation. It can, and…

April 22, 2023 04:15 IST

Related News

Govt extended ITR AY 2025-26 deadline, but only 4.56 crore returns filed so far

China exits Pakistan’s $60 billion CPEC flagship project; Islamabad turns to ADB for funding

China exits Pakistan’s $60 billion economic corridor project; Islamabad turns to ADB for funding

New Zealand visa application, visa police certificates, visa Regional Passport Office, Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Immigration New Zealand

New Zealand issues new rules for Indian national visa applicants

Green Cards, H-1B visas, F-Visa, foreign students, US Visa fees, legal immigration

US tightens rules for Green Cards and H-1B visas

‘More anticlimactic than shocking’: IT professional in late 40s opens up about layoff, says ‘it was only a matter of…’

Inside Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra’s Rs 100 crore home: Here’s how Bollywood’s couple lives

Life41 min ago

Bollywood actors Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra have been accused of defrauding a businessman of Rs 60 crore, resulting in a ‘lookout notice’ being issued against them. Despite this legal trouble, their extravagant Rs 100 crore home, Kinara, has been featured in director Farah Khan’s vlogs. The two-storey house boasts a leather lift, home gym, indoor fountain, and intricate home decor.

View all shorts