Water Conservation
(Search results - 14)Travel NewsApr 29, 2024, 5:44 PM IST
Oak to Maple: 5 trees that help in keeping environment cool
Discover the cooling power of trees! Explore how oak, maple, willow, birch, and poplar trees help combat heat, reduce energy consumption, and create cooler, more comfortable environments
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.
WorldMar 21, 2024, 2:13 PM IST
World Water Day 2024: water conservation tips
Water is the most essential ingredient for the survival of life, after air. Water is a limited resource that will soon experience shortages if improperly handled.
Lifestyle NewsMar 15, 2024, 12:50 PM IST
Holi 2024: 7 ways to celebrate an eco-friendly festival
Celebrate Holi sustainably! Embrace natural colors, conserve water, reuse/recycle, host eco-friendly parties, plant trees, and spread awareness for a greener festival
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.
India UntoldSep 14, 2023, 10:39 AM IST
Meet Nand Kishore Verma, India’s National Water Hero
Nand Kishore Verma met Sunder Lal Bahuguna in a book fair. He got influenced by Bahuguna’s great personality and decided to become an environmentalist himself. He gave up his second means of income and focused on getting trained to gain knowledge about water and environmental protection. In 2021, he was honoured with the ‘National Water Hero’ award.
Village Ki ChhoriJan 27, 2020, 4:55 PM IST
Mann Ki Baat 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Lauds Villagers Participation in "Jal Shakti Abhiyan"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first edition of his radio show "Mann Ki Baat" of 2020 on January 26 said Jal Shakti Campaign is taking rapid, successful strides with the aid of public participation. He shared a few extensive & innovative water conservation efforts underway, in every corner of the country.
IndiaDec 18, 2019, 12:47 PM IST
Indian Railway sells water made from air for Rs 5 per litre
'Meghdoot' is installed under SCR’s green initiatives and water conservation measures. Indian Railway sells water to passengers for price ranging from Rs 2 to Rs 8.
CricketAug 14, 2019, 2:26 PM IST
A first in Indian cricket: BCCI asks team manager to return home from West Indies
Sunil Subramaniam will have to appear before BCCI CEO Rahul Johri in Mumbai and offer an explanation for his alleged high-handedness while dealing with senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers, a top BCCI official told . The IFS officials had reached out to him with the government''s request for a video shoot by players to promote ''water conservation''
IndiaJul 21, 2019, 5:47 PM IST
Punjab's Water Warriors: Moga women pledge to save every drop of water
100 women water warriors in Moga, Punjab, formed a league to do everything to create awareness on water conservation and said that they will not allow even a single drop of water go waste
IndiaJul 12, 2019, 5:57 PM IST
CPWD aims to erect water conservation structures in 100 colonies across India in 100 days
India to have water conservation structures through which water table will be recharged. The CPWD, the prime construction agency of the Central government, will dig pits to conserve water through which water table will be recharged in these colonies
IndiaJun 30, 2019, 1:34 PM IST
PM Modi bats for water conservation in 2nd edition of Mann ki Baat
At a time when India is facing severe water scarcity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for the conservation of rainwater in the second edition of Mann ki Baat