Water conservation

Discover eight cutting-edge global innovations, from AI-powered solutions to eco-friendly technologies, that can help save India's rivers from contamination.

'Paani' draws inspiration from Hanumant Kendre, who turned his drought-hit village of Nagdarwadi, Maharashtra, into a thriving, self-sufficient community.

In the second part of this two-part series, we take a look at some of the actionable modern and traditional solutions that are available to revive Leh's rapidly declining groundwater including regulating extraction, improving sewage treatment and needing more data.

From being wifi-enabled to promoting reverse migration, these Indian villages are setting a precedent for other rural spaces to follow.

US-based Kapil Sharma, originally from Raipur, founded 'SayTrees', a non-profit dedicated to urban and rural afforestation and lake rejuvenation. Since its inception, SayTrees has planted trees and revitalised lakes and wells in Bengaluru and Pune.

Combining these ecologically safe traditional systems with modern rainwater-saving techniques could be the answer to India's perennial water woes.

Rambabu Tiwari, a PhD student from the Bundelkhand region, embarked on a mission to address water issues at just 17. Despite resistance from family and friends, he mobilised villagers to desilt and revive around 75 ponds, earning recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bengaluru residents Rohit Malekar and Suma Raj share how they practice rainwater harvesting which has helped them mitigate the water crisis.

They are nurturing a culture of conservation, resilience, and empowerment, paving the way for a water-secure future for generations to come.

Meet these real life heroes who went the extra mile to protect India's rivers on the International Day of Action for Rivers.