India Water Portal

Remembering Dr Madhav Gadgil: Ecologist, environmental thinker, and champion of people-led conservation

Renowned ecologist Dr Madhav Gadgil passed away at his residence in Pune on Wednesday (January 7, 2026), following a brief ...
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Can Mirzapur afford a coal power plant when its rivers, forests, and farms are already running dry?

As a coal power project advances near Vindham falls, farmers, students, and forest communities fear water diversion, forest ...
India Water Portal

What does water security really mean for rural India beyond infrastructure?

Discover why rural water security requires a shift from infrastructure to governance. Learn how organizations like Gram Vikas, WOTR, and PRADAN are empowering communities to manage water as a shared ...
India Water Portal

Celebrating the legacy and reflecting on the future of India’s groundwater

A gathering of water professionals honours hydrogeologist Himanshu Kulkarni’s work and explores the path ahead for India’s groundwater journey. India is the world’s largest user of groundwater, with ...
India Water Portal

The science of safe water is clear. Why did Indore still get it wrong, and how can citizens stay safe?

The 2026 Indore water crisis exposed a lethal gap in urban safety. Discover how decaying infrastructure and fragmented governance turned municipal taps into a public health disaster in India's ...