Water scarcity has long been discussed as a crisis waiting to arrive. The latest global scientific assessment suggests that moment may already have passed. In J ...

Declining groundwater levels and growing neglect of traditional water sources in rural Uttar Pradesh have deepened water scarcity. Their disappearance has also reshaped village life, weakening social ...

Explore how India is tackling water stress through circularity. Learn about wastewater recycling in cities and farms, ...

Explore a structured summary of the National Report 2024 on Jal Jeevan Mission. Learn how India is shifting from water ...

The Inland Vessels Act, 2021 (replacing the 1917 Act), provides a modern, uniform legal framework for inland water navigation in India, which deals with registration, safety standards, and operation ...

Every year, as governments and institutions take stock of the world’s most pressing challenges, one report is closely watched by policymakers, researchers, and civil society alike: the Global Risks ...

India’s rural development push is entering a more demanding phase. The Union Budget 2026–27 makes clear that building infrastructure is no longer the main challenge. The harder task now is to keep ...

Examining how solar pump subsidies reshape irrigation practices, farmer behaviour, and groundwater stress in one of India’s most water-scarce regions. Across rural India, solar pumps are being ...

New research shows subsurface drainage not only restores saline black soils and crop yields but also rebuilds soil carbon stocks. Across large stretches of western and southern India in parts of ...

A nationwide study shows how inequality, education, and trust gaps shape household water treatment despite expanded tap connections across India. When India’s flagship Jal Jeevan Mission announces ...

Explore the significance of rivers and lakes in India, their ecosystems, conservation efforts, and the challenges they face. Learn about sustainable water management practices for preserving these ...