SAMADHAN Scheme

On 26 January 2013, the Uttarakhand government had launched a portal for online registration of people’s complaints and their quick redressal. Launching the portal called “Samadhan” (solution), the thenUttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna described it as a step towards transparency. The CM assured the people that he will personally monitor the the functioning of the … Read more

Rain-fed Crops

Rain-fed Agriculture: A Vital Lifeline in a Changing Climate Rain-fed agriculture, the practice of cultivating crops solely reliant on rainfall for water, sustains a significant portion of the global population. It plays a crucial role in food security, particularly in developing countries where access to irrigation is limited. However, this system faces increasing challenges due … Read more

Ground water and Watershed management

Water Resources Management Water Resources in India India accounts for about 2.45 per cent of world’s surface area, 4 per cent of the world’s water resources and about 16 per cent of world’s Population. The total water available from Precipitation in the country in a year is about 4,000 cubic km. The availability from surface … Read more