Water Resources

Exploring ways to fill Delhi’s unmet water needs

Delhi—a city and union territory of India containing the country’s capital, New Delhi—continues to grow in population, posing challenges to civic agencies in the provision of citizens’ essential needs.

Publication Date: 
18/04/2024
Observer Research Foundation
Tags:
Water Demand, Water Supply, Interstate Disputes, Groundwater Pollution, Delhi
Water Supply

Status report on behalf of Government of NCT of Delhi regarding regulation of borewells in Delhi, 15/04/2024

Status report on behalf of Government of NCT of Delhi in the matter of Pritipal Sharma Vs NCT of Delhi & Others dated 15/04/2024.

The matter related to regulation of borewells in Delhi. The report was in compliance to the NGT order, March 18, 2024.

The Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi convened a meeting of the officers from Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Delhi Police, Urban Development Department, Revenue department and other concerned departments on April 12, 2024.

Judgement Date: 
15/04/2024
Tags:
Water Demand, Delhi, Urban Water Supply, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
Water Supply

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding supply of treated water supply to a stadium for IPL matches, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 01/04/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Bengaluru stadium to get treated water supply for IPL matches amid crisis" appearing in India Today dated 21.03.2024.

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board was directed to file a detailed report disclosing complete details of quantity and source of water being used in M Chinnaswamy Stadium and also the quality of treated water supplied.

Judgement Date: 
01/04/2024
Tags:
Urban Water Supply, Bangalore (T), Water Demand, Water Distribution, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Games, Karnataka, Wastewater Recycling
Water Supply

Affidavit by Pune Municipal Corporation on planned construction of three new reservoirs at Fergusson College Hill, 16/02/2024

Affidavit by Pune Municipal Corporation in OA No.32/2024 (WZ) (Anuj Abhay Deshpande V/s Pune Municipal Corporation & Ors.) dated 16/02/2024.

The matter related to construction of new water reservoirs by Pune Municipal Corporation at Fergusson College Hill. Three new water tanks have been proposed at Bhamburda (Shivajinagar) Gut No 262 Fergusson College Hill. New concrete reservoirs have been planned to cater to the water demand. These newly proposed reservoirs will cater to the water demand of three water zones - Modern college zone, BMCC Zone and Fergusson college zone.

Judgement Date: 
16/02/2024
Tags:
Urban Water Supply, Pune (T), Municipal Corporations, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Reservoirs, Maharashtra, Water Demand, Water Distribution
Water Resources

Water management in oil and gas operations: industry practice and policy guidelines for Developing Countries

This report aims to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities associated with the use of fresh water and the reuse of water produced in oil and gas operations, with the view to support evidence-based policy making and regulation.

Publication Date: 
13/02/2024
The World Bank
Tags:
Water Management, Water Demand, Water Treatment Technology, Oil Industry, Natural Gas, Developing Countries
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding heavy withdrawal of water from Yamuna affecting the river, 04/12/2023

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kamlesh Singh Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 04/12/2023.

Judgement Date: 
04/12/2023
Tags:
Yamuna, Water Demand, Water Distribution, Religious Places, Uttar Pradesh, Water Supply, Municipal Corporations, Canal Irrigation
Water Resources

Water valuation and pricing in India: imperatives for sustainable water governance

This paper highlights the importance of water valuation and pricing for sustainable and efficient water allocation and management in India. An efficient water-pricing mechanism could be a tool to address the impending crisis of water scarcity, which necessitates a robust, objective, and holistic valuation technique.

Publication Date: 
01/11/2023
Observer Research Foundation
Tags:
Water Pricing, Water Demand, India, Ecosystem Services, Drinking Water, Water Management
Dams/ Irrigation

Supreme Court asks Centre to intervene in the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal dispute between Punjab and Haryana, 04/10/2023

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of The State of Haryana (Department of Irrigation) Vs The State of Punjab & Others 04/10/2023.

Judgement Date: 
04/10/2023
Tags:
Sutlej Yamuna Link, Punjab, Haryana, Supreme Court, Water Demand, Water Distribution, Water Disputes, Government Of India (GOI)
Water Resources

Aqueduct 4.0: updated decision-relevant global water risk indicators

This technical note serves as the main reference for the updated Aqueduct™️ 4.0 water risk framework. It details the data and methodology used to create 13 indicators of global water risk. Indicators reflect both current conditions and future projections of water supply, demand, stress, and more.

Publication Date: 
16/08/2023
World Resources Institute
Tags:
Water Resources, Water Management, Water Demand, Global
Water Resources

Aqueduct: using cutting-edge data to identify and evaluate water risks around the world

Twenty-five countries, which house one-quarter of the world's population, are facing extremely high water stress each year, regularly using up almost their entire available water supply. According to this research published by the World Resources Institute, at least 50 per cent of the global population or around four billion people are currently living under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year.

Publication Date: 
16/08/2023
World Resources Institute
Tags:
Water Supply, Water Management, Water Demand, Water Resources, India, Global, Africa

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