River Interlinking and India’s Water Security

03 Sep 2026

Context: At the Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mamallapuram, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised the need for an early resolution of water disputes in southern India.He also advocated linking major rivers from the Brahmaputra to the Godavari...

Adopting Policies for Reuse of Treated Water

31 Aug 2026

Context: The recently notified treated wastewater reuse policies of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand demonstrate how water policies can be context-specific rather than one-size-fits-all.The policies recognise differences between hill regions and de...