Water

Kashmir's freshwater springs are vanishing due to rising temperatures, deforestation, and mining. Communities face water shortages, impacting farming and daily life. Experts warn of a worsening crisis without urgent conservation efforts.

Rajasthan faces a severe irrigation crisis as low water levels in Himachal's dams have halted supply in Indira Gandhi Canal. Farmers in Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, and Bikaner struggle as crops dry up, sparking protests & urgent calls for water relief

Madhya Pradesh's ₹919 crore closed duct project diverts polluted Kanh River underground to keep Shipra clean for the 2028 Kumbh Mela. Experts worry it shifts pollution to the Gambhir River.

NASA’s 20-year study shows human interference is accelerating changes in global water cycle, especially through farming. These changes are impacting ecosystems, water availability, & management practices, making it harder to predict & manage resources.

Gulvati Uikey reflects on the loss of her mother during the monsoons of 2024. She blames her mother’s illness and eventual death for consuming contaminated water.

The Modified PKC-ERCP Link Project combines the PKC and ERCP to improve water management in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. It aims to address water scarcity, enhance irrigation, and provide drinking water to millions.

Dobra village's struggle with water scarcity reveals systemic challenges faced by rural communities, highlighting the burden on women and farmers.

Exploring India's surfactant crisis: How everyday cleaning products are poisoning our waters, overwhelming treatment plants, and threatening aquatic ecosystems, while solutions remain elusive.

Neglect due to untreated garbage, sewage, and a lack of maintenance led to the lake's severe degradation, even causing fish deaths. Now, efforts are underway to restore the lake's health and revive its ecosystem.

To encourage greater water reuse, India must prioritise infrastructure development, implement sound policies and allow private sector participation.