water issues in India

Once dependent on water tankers and divided by frequent fights over scarce supply, Bansawargaon in Maharashtra’s Latur district chose a different path. Led by its sarpanch and powered by collective effort, villagers rebuilt canals, recharged groundwater, and adopted conservation practices — transforming themselves into a tanker-free, water-secure community.

Built over 500 years ago, Udaipur’s interconnected lakes still supply water to lakhs of people. Here’s how this ancient system blends ecology, engineering, and community — in pictures.

With the General Elections 2014 in full swing, all parties have come out with their manifestos. Here we present the salient commitments of each party on water-related issues, so that YOU can decide which party has the best view and therefore the best chance to solve our water worries.