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SUSTAINABLE RIVERBANK SOLUTIONS
In 1992, engineers began protecting 55 km of Ottawa River shoreline with local rounded gravel. 19 years later, 80–90% of the banks were covered by indigenous vegetation- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concern
- Project Him Sarovar: Centre’s push for year-round water security in Ladakh
- Kanchan trees, nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in MajuliIn the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanc...26 Jul, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
- Asian Development Bank approves $42 mn loan for coastal protection in MaharashtraThe Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 42 million loan for coastal and riverbank protection in Maharashtra. This project aims to com...08 Oct, 2024, 08.20 AM IST
- Jal Jeevan Mission: Not yet 'Har Ghar Jal' but getting there, one tap at a timeGovernment data showed that in 2019, only 3.23 crore (i.e. just 17 per cent) out of 19.22 crore rural households had tap water connections.30 Dec, 2021, 11.16 AM IST
- View: As cities recover from Covid-19, India will have to prioritise access to healthy spaces for its urban poorTo build healthy, resilient communities, cities need additional investment from national and state governments, businesses and internationa...01 Dec, 2020, 09.31 PM IST
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