Articles

India's rampant urban water issues and challenges

28 Dec 2018 | Mr Qazi Syed Wamiq Ali

The problem of access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities in urban areas of India is a major concern. There is a need to reuse treated wastewater in order to meet the current and future demands for water.

The need for sustainable water indicators for cities in India

06 Nov 2018

In order to cater to the demand urban population in India, cities need to take steps to become sustainable or develop their capacities to endure natural as well as anthropogenic water challenges.

How safe is the water that is supplied in our homes?

11 Sep 2018

Understanding groundwater contamination in India - Conversation with Anshuman, Associate Director, Water Resources, TERI

Water-food-energy nexus in India

15 Jun 2018 | Ms Prakriti Prajapati (4136)

In these times of agriculture crisis and falling water tables, it is important to rework policies to better address key challenges in the irrigation-power space

Towards Sustainable Irrigation

03 Mar 2018 | Mr Qazi Syed Wamiq Ali

Are our industries water smart?

03 Mar 2018

The prospective water availability scenario is set to be the greatest challenge of the 21st century amongst all the users or sectors due to continued rising and competing demand, inefficient use, pollution, and added risks due to climate change.

Watershed management and development

31 Jan 2018

The primary cause for poverty and marginalization in rainfed rural areas is low crop and livestock productivity coupled with deterioration in the quality of land and other natural resources.