Earth’s Tilt and Water Demand
A study in Geophysical Research Letters highlights the impact of excessive groundwater extraction on Earth’s tilt. From 1993 to 2010, Earth’s rotational pole shifted by…
Water Management
Bhu-Neer Portal
The Bhu-Neer portal, launched on September 19, 2024, by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) and NIC, aims to streamline groundwater management in India. Replacing…
Jal Utsav: Promoting Water Conservation Awareness
Summary: Jal Utsav, launched by NITI Aayog from November 6-24, 2024, is a national campaign aimed at promoting water conservation. Involving 20 aspirational districts, the…
Tamil Nadu Land Act: Controversy Over Water Bodies
Summary: The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, enacted in October 2024, aims to streamline land acquisition for major projects but faces controversy…
5th National Water Awards 2023 Ceremony Announced
On October 22, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu will present the 5th National Water Awards 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, recognizing contributions to water conservation…
Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture
The Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture, adopted on October 17, 2024, by FAO member countries, focuses on addressing water scarcity, exacerbated by climate…
World’s Water Cycle Crisis
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Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP)
The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), announced by the BJP in 2017-18, aims to improve water management for 13 districts in Rajasthan and the Malwa…
ADB Funds Tripura Water Upgrade
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is funding a Rs 530 crore project to improve the water supply in 12 cities of Tripura, benefiting around 400,000…
