India has lost 30% of its wetlands in 30 years due to urbanization, pollution, & agriculture. Urban areas like Chennai and Mumbai saw massive declines. Wetlands support biodiversity & ecosystem services, prompting calls for stronger conservation efforts.

Kashmir's wetlands, vital for wildlife and flood control, are shrinking due to urbanization and pollution. Hokersar, a key site for migratory birds, faces severe habitat loss. Efforts are underway to reclaim and protect these critical ecosystems.

India marked World Environment Day by designating two new Ramsar sites, bringing the total to 82. This underscores India's dedication to wetland conservation and sustainable use.

Bhoj Wetland in Bhopal, a Ramsar site since 2002, faces urbanization threats and declining biodiversity. Experts urge sustainable conservation efforts.

Sirpur wetlands, like other Ramsar sites, are wetlands of ‘international importance’. But, these tags don’t change the conservation approach. There are other examples of negligence in the conservation of the Ramsar site(s) by the authorities.

'Jal Ganga Samwardhan Abhiyan' has been started by the Madhya Pradesh government to repair the water bodies. But the ancient stepwells located in Samasgarh a short distance from the capital Bhopal are still in bad condition.

New research from IIT Mandi and Jammu reveals heavy metal and geogenic uranium contamination in groundwater in Himachal Pradesh's BB industrial area, posing severe health risks. Geospatial mapping highlights contamination hotspots.

Bengaluru faces a severe water crisis due to excessive groundwater extraction through borewells, with demand far outstripping natural recharge. However, despite depleting resources, authorities plan to drill more borewells.

In the old Chanderi village, slogans on the walls read, "We have to bring tap water to every house; we have to make the village prosperous." The villagers await the words to turn into reality. Our Ground report from Chanderi village of Sehore.

11 of 15 major river basins in India will experience water stress by 2025, with annual per capita renewable water availability below 1,700 cubic metres. Hence, it is essential to explore alternative sources of water to address the demand-supply gap.