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(Search results - 10)India UntoldApr 6, 2024, 9:16 AM IST
4,000 km Padyatra from Ayodhya to Rameshwaram: Shipra Pathak’s inspiring journey towards water conservation
In the year 2017, Shipra Pathak, famously known as ‘Water Woman,’ left everything behind to devote herself to the cause of water conservation. Remarkably, she has already planted 15 lakh saplings. She aims to plant a total of 1 crore saplings across India.
India UntoldMar 26, 2024, 9:12 AM IST
Reviving Lakes and Empowering Farmers: Nimal Raghavan’s inspiring mission of saving water
Nimal Raghavan has worked on water conservation projects across 10 Indian states, including 21 districts of Tamil Nadu. Remarkably, his efforts have also reached countries like Africa and Sri Lanka. Nimal also established a startup called the ‘Mega Foundations,’ dedicated to promoting organic farming and preserving indigenous seeds.
India UntoldMar 24, 2024, 9:38 AM IST
The inspiring journey of the National Water Hero in promoting water conservation and raising awareness
Some 15 years ago, Nand Kishore Verma had the opportunity of meeting Sunderlal Bahuguna, a renowned environmentalist and key figure in the Chipko movement, at a book fair in Lucknow. Inspired by him, he gave up his second means of income and gained knowledge about water and environmental protection. In 2021, he was honoured with the ‘National Water Hero’ award.
IndiaMar 15, 2024, 9:23 PM IST
7 Tips for a sustainable lifestyle
It is time to make better choices and start caring about your surroundings. Try these easy tips to have a peaceful and sustainable lifestyle.
IndiaMar 15, 2024, 12:54 PM IST
Historic Achievement of Jal Jeevan Mission: 75% of households get tap water connection
The initiative ‘Jal Jeevan Mission: Har Ghar Jal’ was launched on 15 August 2019. The project achieved a significant feat on 7 March 2024, with tap water reaching 75 percent of households across the country.
India UntoldFeb 16, 2024, 2:12 PM IST
Promoting a sustainable living environment with inexpensive rainwater harvesting systems
In the last 16 years, Mahendra Modi, a former IPS officer, has developed 8 models, one of which has been patented. This system features a tank that can store water in multi-storey buildings without wasting any electricity. Additionally, it can also save groundwater, and the need for an RO system is eliminated.
BollywoodSep 6, 2019, 5:48 PM IST
Salman Khan goes PM Modi way: Promotes Swachh Bharat, plastic ban
Salman Khan says "Green firstly (save trees), (save) water, avoid plastic. Swachh Bharat - Fit Bharat. Don't use plastic and don't be plastic."
IndiaJul 25, 2019, 1:55 PM IST
Water Warrior Challenge winner: Punjab hospital gives plant to patients, hopes to make world a better place
Dr Ananya Babbar of Babbar Hospital believes that the act of providing plants to patients is aimed at making the environment a little better for future generations.
IndiaJul 23, 2019, 10:12 AM IST
Karnataka: At a time of drought, residents pour 550 buckets of water on idol to pray for rain
At a time of drought, people of a village near Maski in Raichur district drew and poured 550 buckets of water on an idol of God to pray for rains.
ViewsMar 22, 2019, 7:22 PM IST
Access for all to clean water is essential to eliminating neglected tropical diseases: WHO
On World Water Day, WHO highlights the critical role of access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to fight against NTDs specifically