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Ice Stupas: Sonam Wangchuk’s Remarkable Blend of Ingenuity and Sustainability

In the enchanting region of Ladakh, nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, the Ice Stupas have become an awe-inspiring symbol of innovation and sustainability. These towering ice structures, inspired by traditional Buddhist stupas, are the brainchild....

June 29, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Water conservation , Ladakh , Sustainability , Positive Bharat , Sonam Wangchuk , Ice Stupa

Dr. Rajendra Singh: Waterman of India

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

India is facing water distress in both quality and quantity. This is expected to worsen if urgent all-round remedial measures being taken prove to be inadequate. Water shortages, pollution, overuse and significant wastage, low to no water pricing, fl....

April 03, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , water security , Water conservation , Positive Bharat , water literacy , Johads , rainwater harvesting

Jal Shakti

Rajesh Singh Commentary

One of the highlights of Government formation for a second time under the prime ministership of Narendra Modi was the creation of a new Jal Shakti Ministry. This was pursuant to the promise the Bharatiya Janata Party had made in its poll manifesto, n....

June 05, 2019 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , Water crisis , Jal Shakti Ministry , Water conservation