Punjab ranks highest in the country, in level of water pollution caused by industries - Roundup of the week’s news (January 28 - February 3, 2013)
The weekly headlines include Punjab being ranked as the worst performing state in water pollution, an analysis of the MGNREGS, the zero rejection state of the MoEF, TOI social impact awardees and decision of the apex court on the ongoing water feud between Tamil Nadu & Karnataka states.
Assessing the environmental flows for Kumbh Mela- 2013 at Triveni Sangam, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh- A document by World Wildlife Fund India
A document on the rapid assessment of the environmental flows for the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, by the World Wildlife Fund, India
State-wise data on damage caused due to floods during 1953-2011- A compilation by Central Water Commission
A comprehensive compilation of state wise data on the the damage caused by floods/heavy rainfall for the time period of 1953 - 2011
Tamil Nadu government allocates Rs.100 crore to strengthen water resources across the state- Newsletter from 'The Resource and Information Network for the Coasts (TRINET)', February 2013
The February edition of the newsletter from 'The Resource and information networks for the coasts (TRINET)' highlights Madurai's initiative for solar power, Kerala's free technical assistance provisions along with Mumbai's new coastal zone management plan.
A toilet that loves the environment: A film by the Himalaya Seva Sangh highlighting Uttarakhand's experience with eco-san toilets
This article describes a short film 'Parisar Snehi Shauchalaya' produced by the Himalaya Seva Sangh. This film describes the HSS' experiences with constructing and promoting eco-san toilets in the Pauri-Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
A resource book on waterless urinals, an ecological sanitation method that saves water, energy and uses urine as a resource
A guide on waterless urinals that are an ecological sanitation method that use urine as a resource, conserving water and energy. This resource book details the advantages, functioning and types of WLUs used.
Environment statistics - A compendium by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2012)
A compilation of high quality statistical information on various components of environment, published by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
The sorry state of Mikkere lake in Malavalli taluk in Karnataka: Photographs by Jaraganhalli Kantharaju
Mikkere lake in Malavalli taluk of Mandya district is in a dismal condition, needing immediate attention if it has to be restored.
Working with digital maps by leveraging the power of GIS - Report of a course held at IIHS, Bangalore
This course on GIS offered by IIHS enabled learners to quickly learn, test and apply the techniques in their respective domains and eventually be able to produce maps for their own needs.
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