India News - Lifting & Extraction

	August 28, 2015 Rajasthan's micro saviours need macro plans North Rajasthan is making good use of subsidies for micro irrigation and solar water pumps but can this sustain?
	July 19, 2015 Harness the sun to drought proof agriculture in Bihar Are solar pumps a drought mitigation strategy for farmers in Bihar? This research paper looks into the interplay between droughts, subsequent distress and government interventions.
	July 3, 2015 Solar irrigation pumps: A boon and bane Karnataka's Surya Raitha scheme provides farmers with cash income for “growing” solar energy as a remunerative cash crop, to prevent overusing solar powered pumps for groundwater extraction.
	March 2, 2015 A 3-year journey from water scarcity to security Manayali village in Maharashtra not only became water secure but also managed to provide a solution to a small Banjara community that lives 3 km away from it -- through community participation.
	February 16, 2015 Mazhapolima or “bounty of rain”: Recharging open wells in Kerala The science behind Mazhapolima is perhaps best suited for Kerala’s context but it has truly created opportunities for people to participate in a movement. Here's a look at how it has worked there.