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. 

Constructed wetlands (CW) are emerging as affordable technologies for the treatment of wastewater in a decentralised framework. Constructed wetlands can be used to treat secondary or tertiary wastewater.

Amid water shortage, Delhi imposed a ₹2,000 fine for water wastage. Delhi Jal Board Minister Atishi, will deploy 200 teams to enforce rule. Atishi urges residents to conserve water, citing a critical heatwave, reduced supply from Haryana

A Utrecht University study warns that climate change socioeconomic pressures could leave two-thirds of the world's population facing water scarcity by 2100. Study emphasizes the need to reduce water demand and eliminate pollution to tackle this crisis.

Indore's overreliance on Narmada River's waters, coupled with dwindling groundwater reserves, paints a grim future. Recognizing this predicament, the Indore Municipal Corporation is revitalizing the city's lakes to achieve water self-sufficiency.