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Current Issue - Volume 17 Issue 5 (August 2024)

Cover story

Circling Back to Water: Safe Reuse of Treated Water (SRTW)

In this article, Rishika Rajkumar and Kriti Akansha say that the safe reuse of treated water (SRTW) has the potential to address multiple issues: the gap between water demand and supply, pollution from untreated water discharge, and the unpredictability of water availability due to erratic rainfall. As India faces increasing environmental challenges from climate change and dwindling resources, effective water management is crucial. Indian states need to develop policies and guidelines for the safe reuse of treated water, with a focus on accelerating infrastructure development to treat wastewater for various reuse purposes. Implementing these measures urgently is vital to transitioning to a circular economy in the water sector and ensuring national water security. Given the current water crisis, immediate action is essential to prevent further deterioration.

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Feature

Managing Crop Residue: Improving Soil Health and Reducing Pollution

In this article, Sarita Brara highlights that the burning of paddy straw in Punjab and Haryana significantly contributes to rising pollution levels in Delhi each October and November. To combat this issue, the states are implementing various methods, including the use of Super Seeder machines. These advanced agricultural implements not only incorporate paddy residue into the soil but also help manage crop residue more effectively. By reducing the need for stubble burning, Super Seeders play a crucial role in mitigating air pollution and enhancing soil health. They simplify residue incorporation, improve soil structure and fertility, and support microbial activity and nutrient cycling. Additionally, these machines minimize the need for extra tillage, saving both time and fuel for farmers. The adoption of Super Seeders across India is expected to improve soil management practices, promote environmental sustainability, and boost agricultural productivity.

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TERI Analysis

Entrepreneurship: Bridging the Gap of Research and End Users
In today's dynamic world, where innovation drives progress, research holds the key to unlocking groundbreaking solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Yet, too often, these groundbreaking discoveries remain restricted to the confines of laboratories, failing to reach the hands of those who need them most-the end users. Bridging this gap requires a concerted effort, and entrepreneurship emerges as a powerful catalyst in this endeavour, a pathway to sustainable progress. Entrepreneurship serves as the vital link between the abstract realms of research and the concrete needs of society. To know more, keep reading this article by Dr Banwari Lal.

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Green Challenges

Addressing Perennial Flood Menace in Assam: Time for the government to redefine the flood adaptation measures

The perennial flood menace in Assam is a significant and recurring challenge, driven primarily by the Brahmaputra River's immense volume and the state's heavy monsoon rains. Each year, the confluence of these factors results in widespread flooding that disrupts communities, displaces thousands, and causes extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and agriculture. Despite efforts to mitigate the impacts through infrastructure, early warning systems, and community preparedness, the frequency and intensity of these floods continue to pose a severe threat, necessitating ongoing adaptation and resilience strategies to protect the affected populations and their livelihoods. Nava Thakuria assesses the current situation and also highlights government's efforts in this regard.

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Special Report

Environmental Fallouts of Gastronomical Apartheid: Central Himalayan Landraces like Black Soybeans

Bethany Mc Lean, an American journalist says, "Choices of right and wrong are not presented to you in black and white. If they were, I am sure most people would choose white."... And this is true for the central Himalayan landraces like black soybeans, a wide range of millets and pseudo cereals, uncultivated food plants, etc., which despite their nutritional worth and active role in keeping the ecological parameters intact, have for long been denied their due. Indeed, these black edibles have been the unfortunate victims of apartheid in the realm of gastronomy... says Rajshekhar Pant.

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Pioneer

Ramhari Kadam: A Farmer's Successful Journey towards Natural Farming

Jeeva Bhavana is a national environmental non-profit organization headquartered in Pune. In 2020, they introduced their flagship initiative, Urvarasa, aimed at supporting Indian farmers in shifting from animal-based to natural, plant-based farming methods. This transition is designed to foster a self-sufficient and sustainable food system, ensuring fair compensation for farmers' crucial work. Urvarasa collaborates with farmers who choose to follow Jeeva Bhavana's guidelines, cultivating crops for mindful consumers who seek fair trade, sustainably grown, cruelty-free, and nutritious food. Keep reading to know more...

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In Conversation

The Spectacular Flyer: The Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata)

The intrepid wildlife photographer Sandesh Kadur, lives life on the edge, bringing to us high-quality wildlife and conservation documentaries, for globally renowned networks like National Geographic, BBC, and Netflix. read more

Special Feature

Microplastics in Soil

Tomography with neutrons and X-rays shows where particles are deposited

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Wildlife

The Benefits of Living Sustainable: Sustainable Revolution in Architecture

As people increasingly invest in the future of our planet and seek an improved quality of living, Earthenhive, along with other firms in the sustainable architecture domain, holds significant potential to integrate sustainability into global standards.

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Nominations open for CSP Today India awards 2013


The inaugural CSP Today India awards ceremony takes place on March 12, and CSP developers, EPCs, suppliers and technology providers can now be nominated.

CSP has made tremendous progress since the announcement of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in 2010. With Phase I projects now drawing closer to completion, the first milestone in India's CSP learning curve is drawing closer. CSP Today has chosen the next CSP Today India conference (12-13 March, New Delhi) as the time for the industry to reflect upon its progress and celebrate its first achievements.

At the awards ceremony, industry leaders will be recognized for their achievements in one of 4 categories: CSP India Developer Award, CSP India Engineering Performance Award, CSP India Technology and Supplier Award, and the prestigious CSP India Personality of the Year.

Matt Carr, Global Events Director at CSP Today, said at the opening of nominations that "CSP Today are excited to launch these esteemed awards, which will enhance the reputation of their recipients. I am particularly excited to launch the CSP India Personality of the Year award, a distinguished honor for the industry figure deemed worthy by their peers."

All eyes will be on the CSP Today India 2013 Awards when nomination entry closes on March 4 and the finalists are announced on March 11. The awards are open to all industry stakeholders to nominate until March 4 at
http://www.csptoday.com/india/awards-index.php or by e-mail to awards@csptoday.com

Contact:
Matt Carr
+44 (0) 20 7375 7248
matt@csptoday.com