Water conservation

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

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.

Subhajit Mukherjee, a resident of Mumbai, has innovated a cost-effective system for rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.

Kedar Kulkarni, a 27-year-old from Pune is transforming public urinals into odourless and hygienic urinals, using the waterless technology he innovated.

Datta Patil, a US-based engineer transformed his drought-hit native village. Halgara village in Maharashtra now has water storage of over 200 crore litres.

Aabid Surti’s NGO - Drop Dead Foundation - fixes leaky faucets for free in Mumbai to save water, which has helped save millions over the years.