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For 40 years, Aamna Khatoon has stitched not just ghararas, but stories—each fold, each thread, a legacy of Lucknow’s fading craftsmanship. ‘If something happens to me tomorrow, who will carry this art forward?’ Will we let such traditions vanish? #Heritage #Craftsmanship

If you are in or around Dhanbad, drop in at IIT ISM Dhanbad. 4th Annual Urban Waters Forum February 5-7, 2025 IIT ISM Dhanbad See you there!

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is proud to host the 4th Annual Urban Waters Forum (Feb 5-7, 2025) in collaboration with ACWADAM, Biome Environmental Trust, Wipro Foundation & Megh Pyne Abhiyan. Join us in shaping sustainable water futures! #UrbanWaters2025 @EduMinOfIndia @dpradhanbjp

IIT ISM Dhanbad will host the 4th Annual Urban Waters Forum on February 5-7, 2025, uniting experts, policymakers, journalists, & advocates to discuss sustainable water management for #smallurbancentres in East #India & similar regions across the country. #water #groundwater

धनबाद नगर निगम (@DhanbadC) द्वारा कार्यान्वित शैलो एक्विफर प्रबंधन पायलट की बेरा कॉलोनी परियोजना के तुलनात्मक दृश्य @JharkhandCMO @JharkhandDMA @dhullu_mahto @purnimaasingh @rajsinhabjp @dc_dhanbad @shivaniwrites #धनबाद #झारखंड #भूजल #Dhanbad #Jharkhand #Groundwater #Aquifer

@KumodKumarDas1 @amrut_MoHUA @NIUA_India @zenrainman @DhanbadC Thank you @KumodKumarDas1, you and @aparna2012 have been an integral and crucial part of the SAM pilot in Dhanbad. Our collective efforts are now taking shape.

@MeghPyneAbhiyan @KumodKumarDas1 @amrut_MoHUA @NIUA_India @zenrainman @DhanbadC Thanks to d relentless efforts of @MeghPyneAbhiyan, guidance of d mentors & d support & proactiveness of @DhanbadC we have reached this point in d WASH scenario of Dhanbad. Besides, d cooperation of d local communities in planning d interventions is worth mentioning.

The Shallow Aquifer Management Pilot aims to add more water months to a nearby dugwell used for domestic chores by desilting the pond. Pilot is supported by @amrut_MoHUA/@NIUA_India, Dr. Himanshu Kulkarni & S Vishwanath (@zenrainman) & implemented by @DhanbadC & @MeghPyneAbhiyan

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Morning ritual in rural India. Before handpumps & borewells came, we were dependent on dugwells. Different regions in the country had their own unique practices linked to dugwells including marrying dugwell to a banyan tree. There is also the practice of पानी तोड़ना in Tharu area

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Digging & use of dugwell by women of Neeche Mohalla, Ward 35, Jharia Circle, #Dhanbad established the potential of shallow aquifer as a reliable resource. Shallow Aquifer Management pilot supported this effort to further establish its relevance in the coalfield region. #Jharkhand

नीचे मोहल्ला/वार्ड 35/झरिया की महिलाओं द्वारा कुंआ की खुदाई व उपयोग ने एक विश्वसनीय संसाधन के रूप में उथले जलभृत की क्षमता को स्थापित किया। उथला जलभृत प्रबंधन पायलट ने कोयलांचल क्षेत्र में इसकी प्रासंगिकता को और अधिक स्थापित करने के लिए इस प्रयास का समर्थन किया @purnimaasingh

Dugwell's narration - Nichalalla Mohalla, Ward 35, Jharia Circle, Dhanbad Municipal Corporation (DMC) This dugwell is an exemplary symbol of women-led community initiative. @purnimaasingh | @rajsinhabjp | @pnsinghdhanbad #Dhanbad #Jharkhand #Groundwater #Water #Thread (1/8)

The Sustainability Venture Studio, a part of @SustainableIITM at @iitmadras, announces launch of the inaugural India edition of #GlobalWaterChallenge, Stockholm Junior Water Prize, in partnership with @siwi_water. Last date to apply: April 30, '24 Visit: sjwpindia.in

पानी का सम्मान करने के लिए, चाहे वह किसी भी स्थिति में हो, उसकी दृश्यता सुनिश्चित करना बेहद महत्वपूर्ण है। दृश्यता की आड़ में अदृश्यता सुनिश्चित करना कोई रास्ता नहीं था, है और कभी नहीं रहेगा। #जल #पानी @JalShaktiMin | @jaljeevan_ | @nwmgoi | @JharkhandCMO | @MithileshJMM

Meanwhile , the borewell is mine and I will do want I want to with its waters syndrome. .

Lakshmi Colony, Ward No. 49, Sindri Circle – Keeping in mind the water crisis in Lakshmi Colony from March to June, rainwater from the roofs & surface runoff from all five residential blocks will be directed towards recharge pits & a recharge well to revive the shallow aquifer.

Bhagatdih, Enakothi, Ward No. 35, Jharia Circle - The heritage dugwell is being beautified along with improvements in drainage & waste water management through soak pit. Besides, emphasis is also being laid on encouraging community participation to preserve the heritage well.

Bera Colony, Ward No. 30, Dhanbad Circle - De-silting of the pond, repair & renovation of dugwell will be carried out keeping in view the possibility of pond based recharge of the shallow aquifer with the intention of increasing the water availability in the adjacent dugwell.