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Bangladesh Approves Padma Barrage for Water Security Why in the News ? Bangladesh has approved the ambitious Padma Barrage Project on the Padma River (Ganga in Bangladesh) to address water scarcity and improve irrigation in its southwest region, while also reigniting debates over large-scale river engineering, environmental clearances, and ecological sustainability. Padma Barrage: Objectives and …
Read MoreRivers play a crucial role in water supply, biodiversity, food sourcing, recreation, hydroelectric energy, and flood management within natural and human systems.
Read MorePolavaram Project: Developmental Leap or Ecological Gamble? The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially floated tenders to expedite one of India’s most ambitious interlinking of rivers initiatives—the Godavari-Krishna river linking project, formally known as the Polavaram irrigation project. This project on Godavari river, estimated at ₹81,900 crore, is designed to channel surplus floodwaters from the …
Read MoreIntroduction Overview of Drainage Systems Drainage systems represent the intricate networks through which water moves across various landscapes. These systems are fundamental in managing water collected from diverse sources such as snowfall, ice melt, rainfall, and floods. By channeling water through defined passages, drainage systems prevent flooding, manage water resources, and support ecosystems. Composition of …
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