Remote sensing based rapid watershed health appraisal: a case study of Rajasthan by national watershed development project for rainfed areas (NWDPRA)
Eight micro-watersheds, distributed over different agro climatic zones of Rajasthan were studied for their performance in terms of biomass gain, landuse change and changes along drainage line
Markets for watershed protection services and improved livelihoods in India: a policy brief by Winrock International India
The policy brief looks at the potential of using market-based approaches to provide watershed protection services in India, focussing on equity in benefit-sharing and improve livelihoods
Institutional history of watershed research in India - the evolution of ICRISAT's work on natural resources in India
The report highlights the need to evolve mechanism for addressing institutional constraints that prevent faster and real time learning in watershed projects
Feasibility of payments for watershed services - a report by CISED and NIVA
The report describes the basic concept of payment for ecosystem services (PES) in the context of watershed services, and examine its potential for watershed development projects in India.
Water supply system for London city - the ring main system of Thames
The system manages the task of supplying the huge and growing requirements of water for London city in the United Kingdom
Deep tunnel sewarage system of Singapore
Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) a cost-effective and sustainable solution to meet Singapore’s long-term used water needs for used water collection, treatment, reclamation and disposal
Water treatment produces irrigation water for local parks: a case study from Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
This article discusses the effort of Vigyan Vijay Foundation, New Delhi, with Vasant Vihar residents in treating wastewater from the locality to produce irrigation water for local parks using DEWATS
Common principles for watershed development from the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management
Need for holistic, scientific, and sustainable approach to converge and harmonize implementation of various watershed development projects
Tales from a water bill: deconstructing water tariff
God gave us water, it should be free. He forgot the pipelines (and the pumps and the filters and the chlorine and the meter and the sinking fund), there should be a charge
National rural employment guarantee act (NREGA) - a watershed works manual by Samaj Pragati Sahayog
The manual is focused on earthen watershed structures given priority under NREGA and meant for individuals and organisations involved in planning, implementing and monitoring the act
Improving flood management and water quality: a case study of Chicago, United States of America
The presentation provides an overview of the O’Hare CUP reservoir in Chicago, in particular its capacity, construction details, service area and the average annual flood savings ($2.3 million)
Case study of rainwater harvesting of Thane city, Maharashtra- a presentation
The presentation discusses the environmental status of Thane municipal corporation, ways to recharge groundwater by rainwater harvesting and stresses on socializing and economizing technology
Earthen dams - a mulitmedia course
This multimedia course provides information about earthen dams, its principle, types and parameters used for its construction through combination of animation and film footage
Dreaming in color: efforts of Dr. Prakasham Tata to clean up a lake in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
The persistent efforts of Dr. Tata to clean up the lake in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, finally paid off when he met an equally dynamic IAS officer interested in the welfare of the city
Environment action plan for the city by Bangalore water supply and sewerage board
The presentation details the objectives, measurable outcomes and social benefits of environment action plan for Bangalore
Using GIS in water management system: case study of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board
This presentation deals with the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) in managing the city's water system
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