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Demand for freshwater poses a threat to Chambal riverBy : Sustainability ..., Nov 1, 2019
Once known for harbouring dacoits, the Chambal badlands in central India, have another, and not so notorious, reason for their fame – the river Chambal and its wildlife. The region is home to the critically endangered gharial and endangered species like dolphins. Several... Read more.. |
India's first cloud-based irrigation set up at Hyderabad International AirportBy : Sustainability ..., Sep 11, 2019
Giving a robust technology boost to its ongoing environment sustainability measures, GMR-led Hyderabad International Airport became India's first airport to induct a cloud-based central irrigation control system using an 'IMMS online' (Irrigation Management and Monitoring... Read more.. |
In Maharashtra village farmers switch to solar pumps, experts fear groundwater exploitationBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 12, 2019
In Maharashtra's Jalgaon village, many farmers spend sleepless nights to irrigate their fields, as power for irrigation isn't available during the daytime for 15 days a month, but Dattaji Balaji... Read more.. |
ADB Study: More food for less water in southern AsiaBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 8, 2019
Rice is one of the staple foods in southern Asia. It needs large amounts of water to be grown and population increase and climate change are major challenges for irrigation farming in the region... Read more.. Subject Tags: agricultural irrigation , developing countries , irrigation , irrigation system , Natural Resources |
Indian farmers are using the sun to help water their cropsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 17, 2019
Hundreds of millions of people in India depend on farming for their livelihoods, but widespread droughts in recent years mean they often struggle to find enough water for their fields. Rain... Read more.. Subject Tags: diesel pumps , irrigation , Khethworks , Renewable Energy , small holder farmers , solar energy capacity addition , solar irrigation pumps |
Water from coal mines benefits 7 lakh peopleBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 2, 2019
Coal has always been identified as the primary source of energy in India, fuelling 55% of power generation. But thanks to a series of policy initiatives by the Narendra Modi government, the Black Diamond industry is now also quenching thirst of nearly seven lakh beneficiaries... Read more.. |
Agro-centric mini-grids and solar trolleys could transform Indian farmingBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 28, 2018
A group of private companies is pioneering a new approach to powering the agricultural industry in rural India that could significantly increase productivity of small-holder farmers, by... Read more.. |
Haryana executing solar power-run micro irrigation projectBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 28, 2017
The Haryana government is executing a unique solar power-run micro irrigation pilot project under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna (PMKSY), an official said today. ... Read more.. |
West Bengal govt set to tap solar power for irrigation needsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 24, 2017
The state water resource investigation and development department is planning to use solar power to supply irrigation water to the farmland. At present, farmers mainly use electric pumps for... Read more.. |
Detailed Project Report to be prepared on cleaning Muttar in KochiBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 8, 2016
Irrigation department will be preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for dredging and cleaning river Periyar at Muttar (Muttarpuzha). ... Read more.. |