What is Ganga-Yamuna Water Diversion Plan?
The project aims to improve the Yamuna River's environmental flow, reduce pollution in the Delhi section, and address the city's water shortage.
However, the proposal faces criticism for being a temporary fix that neglects core pollution sources and creates major ecological and inter-state issues.
Click to View MoreThe Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 seeks a unified national plan to tackle India’s water crisis. Led by the Jal Shakti Ministry, it sets five priorities across river revival, greywater use, and technology. A whole-of-government approach aims to fix governance gaps and scale community-driven solutions for water security.
Click to View MoreClimate change is increasingly affecting India’s commercial crops through rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, soil degradation, and higher pest incidence. Crops like tea, coffee, rice, wheat, and sugarcane face reduced yields and quality, threatening farmer livelihoods and export competitiveness. Government initiatives such as the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, and programs by the Tea and Coffee Boards aim to enhance climate resilience through climate-smart varieties, water management, pest control, and insurance. Adoption of sustainable practices, crop diversification, and technology integration are essential for safeguarding productivity and ensuring long-term agricultural sustainability.
Click to View MoreCommunity-led river conservation shifts focus from state-led interventions to people-driven stewardship. Rooted in traditional wisdom and local ownership, it integrates ecological restoration with livelihood security. By empowering marginalized communities and ensuring participatory governance, this bottom-up model offers a sustainable pathway to address India’s water crisis and strengthen environmental resilience.
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