Regenerating natural resources and rural livelihoods in rainfed areas of India: A civil society consultation by WASSAN to discuss priorities for the twelfth five year plan
civil society consultation was held on “Regenerating natural resources and rural livelihoods in rainfed areas of India” by WASSAN at Hyderabad in December 2010, defining broad contours of twelfth plan with a focus on rural livelihoods the thrust area being policy framework, funding support, institutional arrangements
Flaws in CWC database on Athirappilly project over Chalakudy river, Kerala revealed through RTI by Chalakudy River Protection Forum
The attached RTI filed to the Central Water Commission (CWC) regarding the river flow data of the Chalakudy river, reveals flaws in the river flow database.
Development of mathematical models for clean up of Cr (VI) contaminated aquifers using bioremediation – A report by Indian Institute of Technology Madras
This study attempts to find cost-effective and environmentally friendly techniques for remediation of chromium contaminated aquifers
Institutional framework for regulating use of groundwater in India – A report by IRMED for MoWR
This study underscores the need to review the legal and institutional framework for regulating ground water utilization in India.
Performance audit of Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) by CAG (2010)
This report deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG's) performance audit of Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) in 2010
Geo-hydrological studies for augmentation of spring discharge in the Western Himalaya – Final technical report by the MOWR
This study examines the geomorphological and anthropogenic influence in the spring recharge zones on spring water quality and discharge
Dynamics of soil fertility management practices in semi-arid regions - A case study of Andhra Pradesh - EPW
This paper examined the in-depth knowledge of SFM methods among local farmers in Andhra Pradesh
Posters on water hygiene and sanitation in Assam
Project: Strengthening indigenous peoples response to multiple-use water services in villages near floodplain wetlands in Morigaon District, Assam
Environment audit report - Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) (2010-2011)
The objective of this report is to create awareness and urgency about conservation and protection of environment, which need to be addressed by the government.
World Water Monitoring Day, 2010 - Neer Foundation organises water testing program in the northern states of India
NEER Foundation has lifted the torch, to spread the light of knowledge, making people aware about the water quality and its importance.
Towards adopting nanotechnology in irrigation: Micro irrigation systems
Excessive and unbalanced use of water is a common practice to grow more; to earn more. Micro Irrigation System helps reduce water loss occurring through evaporation, conveyance and distribution.
National disaster management guidelines - Management of floods (2008)
This document by the National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India provides a list of guidelines for the management of floods.
Towards ruin: Regularisation rather than regulation has become the norm in our coastal policy at present, which is actively undoing one of India’s most significant environmental regulations - Claude Alvares
Claude Alvare provides a stinging critique of the way the present dispensation is actively undoing one of India’s most significant environment regulations.
Sustainable water management initiatives in Konkan under threat - A report
an intricate system of tanks, channels and falls which supplies water to the Panderi village and goes down as a free flowing stream, to irrigate a plantation of arecanut, pepper and mangoes- this intricate system is now beginning to fall apart.
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