By Himanshu Thakkar, J Harsha* As even NITI Aayog report acknowledged in June 2018 [i], there is consensus that India is facing dire water crisis, which will only get worse. This was also predicted by the World Bank way back in their 2006 report called “India’s Turbulent Water Future”. But do we have the institutions that … More Outdated Central Water Commission is now a stumbling block for efficient water management

By Chandan Nandy1 The torrid afternoon sun is far from setting at Dholavira, one of two Harappan sites on the edge of the shimmering wilderness of Greater Rann of Kutch in northwest Gujarat’s Bachau block. A dirt-and-rocky track originating at Dungarivandh (hamlet), the last human habitation before the in hospitable and hostile aridity takes over, … More Samerth mitigates adverse drought effect in Kutch, ensures participatory water resource management

By Moin Qazi* India has long been a testing ground for several western products, particularly in agriculture and medicine — making the most of loose regulations and genetic diversity of a huge population. It is done to help cut research costs dramatically for lucrative products to be sold in the West. The relationship is highly … More Lack of adequate housing, healthcare, education, food, access to finance, insurance are inter-related