Tag:Water

With the successful completion of more than 68,000 Sarovars ahead of schedule, the government has now launched the second phase of Mission Amrit Sarovar. This phase will emphasise ensuring sustainable water availability and climate resilience, with community participation (Jan Bhagidari) being the core focus.

Currently, there are 2,113 water testing laboratories across the country, with 1,381 accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories.

UNICEF reports that eight in ten Afghans lack access to safe drinking water. Furthermore, over 64 per cent of the population is affected by drought, exacerbating food shortages and economic hardships.

The surge in extreme hydrological events has been influenced by naturally occurring climate conditions including the transition from La Niña to El Niño weather...

President Murmu pointed out that sustainable water management is integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly through enhancing community involvement in water...

In a bid to boost efficiency and performance within the sector, the program will assist in the development of a climate-resilient project appraisal framework...

Testing has demonstrated that the new material significantly outperforms existing technologies in removing polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water. The material’s high capacity for PFAS...

Saying that water shortages will reflect in paucity of water for irrigation, the report says both, agriculture and industry will be impacted by the...