World Sustainability Day 2023: Environmental tipping points are critical thresholds in the Earth's systems, beyond which abrupt and often irreversible climate changes occur
By PTI 26/10/2023
The integration of modern technologies like mechanisation, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, wireless sensors, big data and mobile applications is reshaping Indian agriculture
By Shashank Kumar 28/09/2023
The strongest influence on the rotational pole's drift among climate-related factors is the redistribution of groundwater
By 16/06/2023
To incentivise water conservation initiatives, the idea of "water credit," similar to "carbon credit," could be introduced
By Angelo George 22/03/2023
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, mapping groundwater sources by CSIR will help utilise groundwater for drinking purposes and supplement Prime Minister Modi’s “Har Ghar Nal Se Jal” Mission.
By Outlook Planet Desk 31/08/2021
Launched in 2014 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Namami Gange programme has an integrated river rejuvenation approach, with multiple activities spanning 11 states of the Ganga river basin and creating a model programme for river
By Outlook Planet Desk 22/03/2021
Researchers from IIT Bombay report increasing dependence on groundwater after frequent droughts as the cause for the alarming decrease in groundwater levels in South India.
By Outlook Planet Desk 10/12/2020
The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Centre over inadequate measures to prevent wastage and misuse of groundwater saying there has to be specific time bound action plans and monitoring.
By Outlook Planet Desk 04/11/2020
Wastage and misuse of potable water and groundwater will, henceforth, be a punishable offence in India.
By Outlook Planet Desk 03/11/2020