Teesta issue: US joins equation; Dhaka urges India for early deal
Bangladesh has stepped up the pressure on India to expedite the signing of the Teesta Water sharing agreement, a pact that has remained elusive for several years now.Unsustainable water use threatens business, farming in India: Study
India and China, two of the fastest growing economies in the world, could see unsustainable domestic, agricultural and industrial demands for water undermine their economic growth in years ahead, a new global study has warned. Groundwater depletion, contamination poses health risk in India
A severe health crisis may be in the making across India as several groundwater blocks across the states have been over-drawn, while some have become so contaminated that they are no more fit for drinking.India, China to drive future growth in global water treatment
India, China and Brazil are among developing countries expected to drive growth in global water treatment market in coming years as chronic shortage of freshwater in these countries and elsewhere is slated to intensify.Reforms needed to make urban water PPP projects successful: CRISIL
There is an urgent need for city authorities attempting public-private partnership (PPP) projects in urban water supply across India to modify the process of selection of a developer. At the same time, cities should also step up efforts to improve internal efficiencies, including reduction in water losses and enhancing water collection, to make such PPP projects in urban water supply successful, CRISIL Infrastructure Advisory has said.NEWS
Jain Irrigation to buy out Israeli partner in NaanDanJain
JISL will buy out 50 per cent stake of local partner in irrigation solutions company.
Everest Group makes major expansion, consolidation plans
The Group aims to expand production capacity and enter new export markets.
India-born scientist wins global award for water technology
Now, a cheap way to make clean drinking water for everyone
World Bank's water privatisation unsafe for development: CIC
Thirsty Gurgaon seen drowning in own excreta, warns CSE
Global research initiative to tackle water, food crises launched
Eating the last drop: Asian diets challenge water security
World Water Forum: Leaders vow to provide water to vulnerable
Interviews
India is an attractive market for Singapore-based firms
SIWW MD Maurice Neo says there has been an overwhelming response to India Business Forum since its inception and this year’s SIWW will be co-located with World Cities Summit and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore.
Guest Coloumns
PPP models for irrigation projects – Why and why not?
In many cases, PPP in irrigation has been opposed on fears of non-payment by farmers leading to them losing land. But, if they fail to pay, a payment mechanism also needs to be provided to private sector.
Jodie Foster & Matt Damon: It's Personal
This Mother's Day, Jodie Foster and Matt Damon challenge you to transform the life of another mom. A simple action on your part has a huge impact.
Foreign consortium to build mega desal plant in Gujarat
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at the signing of the MoU for Asia's largest desalinisation plant near Dahej.
IWMI wins Stockholm Water Prize for 2012
Sri Lanka-based IWMI is named 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate. Director General Colin Chartres speaks upon the announcement.
Israel, India to tie up for water projects
The Israeli Government is reported to be exploring a possible partnership with a Gujarat-based company in the field of water management.
Dwindling water supply in India spurs call for reforms
India has more than 17% of world’s population, but only 4% of its renewable water resources and 2.6% of land area. The nation is reportedly the largest user of groundwater, with 14 of its 20 river basins considered water-stressed.
Virtual water: An introduction
The world’s water supply is finite, while its population is ever-growing. Finding better ways to protect and manage this limited resource is a constant challenge. On the consumer level, there has been an increased awareness of ways to reduce water use at home.
Now, US-based company to mine asteroids for water, minerals
Planetary Resources, Inc plans to mine Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs) for raw materials, ranging from water to precious metals.
Will conflicts over water scarcity shape South Asia’s future?
Climate change, rapid population growth and urbanization are placing intense pressure on South Asia’s most precious resource: water.
Water in India and the “Curse of Democracy”
Noted environmental scientist and political commentator Asit Biswas says India’s democracy makes managing water nearly impossible.
