Good morning Mumbai - A film on sanitation by Rajesh Thakare and Troy Vasanth - National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
This film depicts the hurdles faced by the urban poor to meet their sanitation needs forcing them to defecate out in the open
The Odisha property rights to slum dwellers and prevention of new slums bill- A document by Government of Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development Department (2012)
This bill focuses on prevention of slums and provision of residential facilities to the current slum dwellers in Odisha
WOTR’s Position Paper on “Biodiversity and adaptation to climate change” released on October 16, 2012 at the COP-11 in Hyderabad
This position paper explains WOTR’s proactive ecosystem based adaptation strategy crystallized from the ecosystem management and conservation work carried out in different states
Institutional intervention in river water management - The study of Yamuna river sub-basin in India - Centre for Good Governance, Hyderabad
This article highlights the relevance of river water management in the context of the deteriorating status of rivers in the country
The Rajasthan minor mineral concession rules (amended up to 19 June 2012)- Document by Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Rajasthan
This document spells out the rules for regulating the grant of quarry licences, mining leases and other mineral concessions in respect of minor mineral in the state
The Rajasthan lake development authority bill- Draft prepared under Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project, Government of Rajasthan (2012)
This bill aims at protection, conservation, restoration, regeneration and integrated development of lakes in the state of Rajasthan
Prayasam-Using children as a vehicle for change
Prayasam is a non-governmental organization that works on improving the environment by working along with children
The traditional fisherfolk of Kerala - Part II - An article describing the economy of fishing and the role of women in the activity of fishing
Kerala fisherfolk are known to be highly skilled, but live in dire poverty. This article describes the economy of fishing and the role of women in fishing activities
Fisherfolk of Kerala (Image Source: India Water Portal)
Kerala and Karnataka's lesser known rainwater harvesting structures
Madakas are being replaced more and more by borewells. Efforts need to be made to restore these structures, create awareness, and preserve local knowledge.
Madakas: Water harvesting structures in Kerala and Karnataka
Artificial glaciers- a Tedx talk by Chewang Norphel
In the cold deserts of Ladakh, people are dependent on meltwater from glaciers to meet their needs
Unlocking the potential of the Indian minerals sector- Report by the Ministry of Mines
This report identifies the steps that can be undertaken to transform the mining sector in India
Privatising the Commons- A book review in Economic and Political Weekly
This article provides a review of the book "Communities, Commons and Corporations"
India disaster report- A document by National Institute of Disaster Management (2011)
This report is a compilation of both, natural and human induced disasters that took place in the year 2011
"Bandipur Tiger Reserve becomes India’s first to demarcate eco-sensitive zone”-Roundup of the week's news (8-14 October, 2012)
The news round up this week informs that Bandipur Tiger Reserve has been recognised as an ecosensitive zone along with that on mining, earthworms and the greening plan for Amritsar
River Bagmati: Bounties become a curse – A book by Dinesh Kumar Mishra
This book by Dinesh Kumar Mishra provides a compilation of all information related to the river Bagmati
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