A snag in a region's water supply system led to civil unrest in 13 municipalities impacting the lives of 17 million people. The author finds out how Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran resolved the crisis and won the be inspired award in the 'Innovation in water, wastewater and stormwater networks' category.

Cement factories utilise huge natural resources and that includes water. Niranjan Mudholkar met Pearl Tiwari, VP (CSR), Ambuja Cements Ltd & director, Ambuja Cement Foundation to find out what her company is doing different at its several plants.

Is environmental wellbeing compromised for imperatives of infrastructural development in India? Or is it possible to have a balance between the two?

Is environmental wellbeing compromised for imperatives of infrastructural development in India? Or is it possible to have a balance between the two?