water resource management
Delhi's Groundwater Recovery: Satellite Data Reveals Rising Land in Dwarka as Aquifers Replenish
Oct 31, 2025 01:49 am CST
Satellite data analysis reveals a remarkable environmental reversal in Delhi's Dwarka region, where ground that previously sank is now rising by up to 2cm annually, indicating successful groundwater recovery following the implementation of Delhi's 2016 water management policies. The ISRO-IIT study documents 2-7 billion liters of annual water gain between 2016-2023, while surrounding regions show mixed results with Gurugram stabilizing and Faridabad continuing to decline.
Bengaluru Launches Innovative Urban Sustainability Challenge: Transforming India's Silicon Valley Into a Model for Future Cities
Oct 15, 2025 11:40 pm CST
The Yes/Bengaluru Urban Innovation Challenge, launched by the World Economic Forum and UpLink, seeks to transform Bengaluru into a sustainable urban development model by supporting early-stage innovations in critical areas like air quality and water management. With 40% of India's population expected to live in cities by 2030, this initiative aims to develop scalable solutions that can be implemented across India and globally, leveraging Bengaluru's vibrant tech ecosystem and young, tech-savvy population.