Decentralised waste water treatment systems to improve water security
January 23, 2023
| Dr Somnath Pal and Ms Charu Bhanot
| Mongabay
The decentralised wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS) approach is considered a cost-effective method of wastewater treatment in rural and semi-urban India. DEWATS in India face challenges over a time, as they are unable to meet the effluent standards. The lack of community participation and the delay in adoption of technology-specific regulations for maintenance are some of the challenges. According to the authors Mr.
Joshimath: Why cracks have started coming in the houses, the road is also bursting, know what the experts are telling the reason
January 9, 2023 |
January 9, 2023
Navbharat Times
Why is Joshimath cracking? Why did this situation happen in Joshi Math without any earthquake or natural calamity? Dr. Shrestha Tayal, Senior Ecologist, TERI University, responded to the questions. The Himalayan mountain ranges in Uttarakhand are called very young mountains, and these are fragile hills based on their basic structure. This is why many landslides happen here every year, says Dr. Tayal.
Need for integrated water and climate agenda
December 30, 2022
| The Tribune
There is a need for India to undertake planned efforts to address climate change mitigation and adaptation. Improving water-use efficiency, strengthening early water-warning systems with precision for flood forecast, adopting climate-proofing of cities and resilience measures, increasing groundwater storage, well-managed effluents and other wastewater should be initiated as major steps. Groundwater has to be used in a sustainable way, writes Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow & Senior Director, Water Resources Division, TERI.
Harvest rainwater for water security
October 27, 2022
| Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar and Dr Snehlata Tigala
| The Hindu Business Line
Water resources are critical for life, and are also essential for economic development. These resources are, however, depleting at a faster rate, resulting in water stress and its scarcity in coming years. There is a need for stringent policy initiatives for long-term and sustainable solutions to conserve water. To ensure better water security in the country, local bodies must implement an integrated water management plan at the local level.
Gurugram rising water crisis demands immediate attention
October 25, 2022
| Moneycontrol
The Millennium City is developing its way into a severe water crisis. There is a need to ramp up water infrastructure such as water meters, pipelines, treatment plant capacities, to meet the demands of rising population. An immediate intervention for restoring the dying water bodies such as lakes, ponds, bundhs, etc. should be done.
Water security must be enhanced in India
October 22, 2022
| Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar and Dr Snehlata Tigala
| The Statesman
India is a water-stressed nation and it is likely to reach a water scarcity position in the coming years. Steps to ensure water security in India are undertaking rainwater harvesting for conserving water, high water use efficiency across all sectors, treating wastewater and its recycling and water reuse, increasing the capacity of dams in the country and increasing the potential of hydropower thereof, recharging groundwater etc.
