Rainwater harvesting revives dry fields in Yavatmal

Farmer incomes in Yavatmal district in Maharashtra have doubled with the construction of rainwater harvesting structures that prevent soil and water run-off and provide protective irrigation during dry spells

Springshed management improves life in Himalayan villages

Springshed management by Himmotthan’s Society’s Water and Sanitation programme has eased life for residents of Himalayan villages — distance travelled to collect water has reduced from 2.5km to less than 10m and water consumption has increased from 24 to 70 litres per capita per day

Artificial glaciers to the rescue in Leh

Receding glaciers have reduced the availability of agricultural and potable water in Ladakh and threatened the existence of communities. Creating multiple stone embankments or artificial glaciers that collect freezing water and snow in winter and increase the volume of meltwater in early summer is proving to be a quick and assured solution in Ladakh’s Leh district

Harvest yields a precious commodity

Bhimaraya’s family used to spend three hours every day to fetch water for their needs, prompting him to learn rain water harvesting techniques from the Kalike team

Tata Trusts signs MoU with Waternet International, Amsterdam

IWMI - Tata Water Policy Research Programme annual partner's meet organised