The paper demonstrates the approach to implement reforms in the key area of water supply and sewerage by undertaking municipal initiatives with private sector participation on a commercial basis
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
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
The report highlights the need to evolve mechanism for addressing institutional constraints that prevent faster and real time learning in watershed projects
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
The presentation discusses the environmental status of Thane municipal corporation, ways to recharge groundwater by rainwater harvesting and stresses on socializing and economizing technology
This multimedia course provides information about earthen dams, its principle, types and parameters used for its construction through combination of animation and film footage
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