Thinking about water differently: managing the water–food–energy nexus
The water-food-energy nexus is emerging as a critical issue in Asia and the Pacific. It is clear that solutions must be found to assure water security, thereby eliminating the immediate--and...
View ArticleHimachal Pradesh state water policy 2013: draft
Government of Himachal Pradesh notified the state water policy during the year 2005. Rapid increase in demand for water due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, changing life style and
View ArticleProspects for achieving and maintaining universal drinking water services in...
The article presents evidence and best practice examples to inform water investments and policy, improve water services and contribute to the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) on water access.
View ArticleWater footprints: policy relevant or one-‐dimensional indicators?
The policies designed on the basis of estimated water footprints might actually move society further away from desirable outcomes says Dennis Wichelns, Global Water Forum in this article.
View ArticleDraft Meghalaya State Water Policy 2013
The overall objective of the Meghalaya Water Policy is to “ensure that water is used efficiently, shared equitably, managed sustainably, governed transparently and contributing to improving the health
View ArticleOdisha state urban water supply policy 2013
This Odisha State Urban Water Policy, 2013 cleared by the state cabinet in October 2013 proposes an investment of Rs 4380 crore over the period of 12 years from 2015-2027 aims to provide universal...
View ArticlePresident calls for better utilisation of water
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday called for devising a “broad over-arching” national legal framework that will pave way for essential legislation on water governance in the country. He described the
View ArticleTackling change: future-proofing water, agriculture, and food security in an...
Communities across the globe can build resilience to climate change by re-inventing old water storage strategies and investing in new ones, according to a new report by the International Water Management
View ArticleTackling change: future-proofing water, agriculture, and food security in an...
Communities across the globe can build resilience to climate change by re-inventing old water storage strategies and investing in new ones, according to a new report by the International Water Management
View ArticleHC: Formulate bore, tube well policy
PANJIM: The High Court of Bombay at Goa, in a public interest litigation, has ordered that the policy on digging of bore wells, tube wells and controlling of activities of water tankers be formulated by
View ArticleGroundwater governance in India: stumbling blocks for law and compliance
This report analyses the non-binding policy as well as legal and institutional framework for groundwater governance in India. It puts special focus on implementation, enforcement and compliance matters
View ArticleUttarakhand’s action plan to minimize effects of climate change
Smarting under the effects of an unprecedented natural calamity in June, the Uttarakhand government is working on a Rs 9,000-crore action plan to minimize the impact of climate change in the state. The
View ArticleGovt renews efforts to frame policy on water for industries
Gandhinagar: Gujarat government has once again decided to formulate, the once failed idea, of an Industrial Water Policy that can project the real need of water for industrial use in the next 50 years
View ArticleHimachal Pradesh state water policy 2013
The objective of the State Water Policy is to take cognizance of the existing situation, to propose a framework for creation of a system of laws and institutions and for a plan of action with a unified
View ArticleGround water levels - Question raised in Rajya Sabha, 10/02/2014
The statement of Ghulam Nabi Azad, the Minister Of Health & Family Welfare And Water Resources, in response to Rajya Sabha Starred Question No. 1978 for 10th February, 2014, asked by Dr. Janardan...
View ArticleSC agrees to hear plea on drinking water
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a plea for maintaining a minimum water flow in Yamuna and Ganga so as to ensure adequate drinking water to residents in Delhi. Admitting an application...
View ArticleGoa ground water policy 2013: draft
Goa is one of the foremost states to implement the Goa ground water Regulation Act, 2A02 (Goa Act 1 of 2002). Government has already notified the Ground Water Officers for North and South districts of
View ArticleWhy Eastern Himalayan countries should cooperate in transboundary water...
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal in the Eastern Himalayas are interconnected by the common river systems of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna (GBM). The GBM basin is home to approximately 700...
View ArticleAbsence of water policy to blame for Manipur’s woes
In a late night meeting the Manipur cabinet decided to take effective steps to make water available to the people. The drought like situation now prevailing in Manipur should not be seen in the coming
View ArticleIntegrated water resources management in Central Asia: the challenges of...
This technical focus paper is the second in a series of papers that provide a critical review of progress made in planning and putting integrated water resource management (IWRM) into practice. The papers
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