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Dwindling Freshwater
Unfavourable changes are underway in the hydrology and ecology of freshwater systems globally—both on the surface and under the ground. It is true that freshwater sources are limited and unevenly dist...
Contaminated Drinking Water
Water availability in India is constantly decreasing and is under threat due to the increasing levels of pollution. Out of nearly 17 lakh rural habitations in the country, only 5 lakh have access to s...
Unfit for Use
India’s urban areas generate 45000 litres of waste water per day while municipalities have the capacity to treat only 26 per cent.
Water health learn it from the insects
The essay urges you to develop skills in recognising organisms whose survival is intrinsically linked to the quality of water. Conversely you can gauge the quality of the surface water through a curso...
NTPC: Powering the Nation Sustainably
With a rich experience of engineering, construction and operation of power plants, NTPC is one of the most efficient power companies in the world with operations that match global standards.
Plants that Clean your Home
Common day household activities release harmful toxins into our indoor environment. But indoor plants may provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of air pollution in the home. Suc...
Inland Fisheries in India
Fisheries provide employment to 14 million fishers—but today the highly dispersed and unorganised sector is calling out for appropriate tools to create good database to enable better planning. It is e...
Coldwater Fish
Climate change is seriously impacting coldwater fish species with a significant loss of coldwater fish biodiversity and a reduction in fish habitat.
Climate Change and Inland Fisheries
Impacts, vulnerability and resilience of fisheries sector to climate change in India.