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Capacity building for water conservation needs: A young mind at work
The community was educated, their trust gained, and constant support provided to them
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What’s wrong with the trees of Lutyens’ Delhi?
Can we afford to go on watering the evergreen trees the British chose for Lutyens’ Delhi?
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Ecosystems-based adaptation keeps water running in Bhojdari even in dry months
Besides the supply side augmentation factors of water management, equitable distribution and use prioritisation are also important.
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Ecovillages – A Silent Development Revolution in South Odisha
In recent years, the importance of sustainability has been recognized in the sectors of agriculture and development with the UN,…
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Kattas and Madakas: Decline of traditional water conservation methods
For traditional Kattas and Madakas, unit cost of conserving a kilolitre of water would be less than that for plastic-lined tanks.
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With dream dam farmers show what is possible
The old, unused bridge came as a blessing for the farmers - how?
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स्थलांतरावर मात करणारे कळवंडे गाव (in Marathi)
पुरुष मंडळी फळबागांच्या नगदी लागवडीत गुंतली तर स्त्रिया बारमाही भाजीपाला लागवडीत नी विक्री व्यवसायात.
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Revive springs for water security in Mizoram
The programme has worked to align construction of conservation structures with welfare schemes such as MGNREGA and NRDWP.
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Usharmukti project: A confluence of institutions for rejuvenating rivers
The efforts of the villagers in planning, executing, and monitoring the watershed plans are being facilitated by three institutions.