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Water & Sanitation
March 26, 2021
Will Andhra Pradesh’s free bore well scheme deplete groundwater?
Under the YSR Jalakala scheme, the Andhra Pradesh government will dig free bore wells to provide small and marginal farmers access to water.
by
Sahith Goverdhanam
,
R Sai Shiva Jayanth
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5 min read
March 3, 2021
Leverage SHGs to create livelihoods in urban sanitation
Communities can play an integral role in the management of urban sanitation services, and governments must facilitate this.
by
Xerxes Rao
,
Meghna Malhotra
,
Kaninik Baradi
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6 min read
February 18, 2021
Rethinking equitable access to water and sanitation
Governments in South Asia must renew their focus on equitable access to water and sanitation to build resilient communities.
by
Shubhagato Dasgupta
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7 min read
September 16, 2020
Where does the water in a well come from?
In the water sector, the focus on fixing demand and supply is taking us away from the real problem: Unnoticed groundwater dependencies in ever-expanding urban India.
by
Rachita Vora
,
Smarinita Shetty
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7 min read
July 16, 2020
IDR Interviews | Rajendra Singh
‘Waterman of India’, Rajendra Singh, shares insights on how the availability of water improves all aspects of life in India, and why the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to bring about a revolution in the country.
by
Saahil Kejriwal
,
Smarinita Shetty
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8 min read
May 20, 2020
What about waste?
Even though the law requires it, biomedical waste is hardly ever segregated in India. This has a direct impact on the safety and dignity of sanitation workers, especially during the current pandemic.
by
Jayapadma RV
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5 min read
April 10, 2020
How can we support sanitation workers during COVID-19?
Sanitation workers are at the frontlines of our response to the COVID-19 crisis. Here’s what needs to be done to ensure their health and safety.
by
Abhinav Akhilesh
,
Meera Mehta
,
Zara Juneja
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3 min read
March 21, 2020
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10 things you need to know about the water crisis in India
India is experiencing its worst ever water crisis. How did we get here?
by
Arpit Jain
,
Reshma Anand
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3 min read
February 5, 2020
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Women bear the burden of India’s water crisis
Women are not just integral to addressing the country's water challenges, they are probably the only ones who can do it—at scale.
by
Arpit Jain
,
Reshma Anand
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4 min read
February 4, 2020
Can Indian farmers adapt to water loss?
A study on the impact of borewell failure on small-scale farmers shows that it directly leads to a decline in agricultural income.
by
Saahil Kejriwal
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5 min read
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