In light of the anticipated summer water crisis due to groundwater depletion, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced strict measures to prevent the wastage of drinking water. To ensure efficient water usage, BWSSB Chairman Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar has issued an or
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], February 17: India's water crisis has long been a formidable challenge.Yet, amidst the cracked earth and parched fields, a quiet revolution is transforming despair into hope. Guided by the vision of revered spiritual leader and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi
Addressing the Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS) National Convention 2024, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the significant decline in groundwater levels and said that the issue of farmers' suicides can only be resolved by water conservation and resolving water scarcity in the state.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 23: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the esteemed founder of The Art of Living and a renowned global spiritual leader, highlights a fundamental truth: "Our survival depends on water. It is the basis of our life force. We need to protect and nurture the s
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 20: While the scale of India's water crisis is overwhelming, The Art of Living's approach goes beyond numbers and statistics - it's about empowering people to take ownership of the water challenge in their own communities. As Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shan
New Delhi [India], September 20: BlueVerse India successfully concluded its participation in India Water Week 2024, held from September 17th to 19th at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event highlighted BlueVerse's commitment to water conservation and sustainability with its automated and eco
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chief Secretary of Delhi to determine which authority is responsible for regulating illegal groundwater extraction. The directive follows confusion among various respondents about their responsibilities. The issue involved was the illegal ex
New Delhi [India], August 1: Swasti, The Health Catalyst, a glocal public health platform, hosted the first edition of The Big Picture Film Festival at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, today. As a part of Catalysing Social Impact 2024, this initiative highlighted the inters
Uttar Pradesh [India], July 16: District Rural Development Department, Pratapgarh District, Government of Uttar Pradesh, has achieved a historic milestone by setting a world record for establishing 2,017 farm ponds for farmers across 17 blocks of the district, which consist of 1,148 village
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 25: In a significant step towards sustainable water management, The Art of Living in collaboration with Ashirwad by Aliaxis has launched a project aimed at improving groundwater levels in the Kolar district of Karnataka. This initiative, which spans 13 vil
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has helped 28 countries unlock USD 70 million in financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to address urban sustainability, groundwater management, biodiversity loss, climate change and land degradation.
In India, the majority of extracted groundwater is used for agriculture and domestic consumption. However, rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, and population growth have led to increased groundwater use and a decline in its quality. Northern India has faced severe water quality issues.