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Groundwater
Community participation in ground water management
Posted on 07 Dec, 2010 12:29 PMKnowledge of ground water monitoring is pre-requisite for sustainable management of ground water in an area. Water level monitoring as well as understanding about its quality need to be exercised at community level enabling them to take decision on common resource.
Guidelines for Assessing the Risk to Groundwater from On–Site Sanitation (ARGOSS)
Posted on 05 Dec, 2010 05:37 PMThese "Guidelines for Assessing the Risk to Groundwater from On–Site Sanitation (ARGOSS)" were developed to provide guidance on how to assess and reduce the risk of contamination of groundwater supplies from on–site sanitation systems and are aimed at those responsible for planning low cost water supply and sanitation schemes. The manual developed by the British Geological Survey has been field tested between 1999 and 2003.
Peer Water Exchange (PWX) receives 2010 Intel Environment Award
Posted on 29 Nov, 2010 04:40 PM
The Peer Water Exchange (PWX) was awarded the 2010 Intel Environment Award today. PWX, a project of Blue Planet Network, is a combination of process, technology platform, and people designed to unlock the global capacity and creativity of individuals, philanthropies, businesses and implementers to solve the global safe drinking water and sanitation crises.
E-newsletter from Indian Farm Forestry Development Co-Operative Limited (IFFDC) - November 2010
Posted on 29 Nov, 2010 12:57 PMArticle and Image Courtesy: Indian Farm Forestry Development Co-Operative Limited (IFFDC)
The November edition of e-newsletter published by the Indian Farm Forestry Development Co-Operative Limited (IFFDC) has the following highlights:
Droplets: e-newsletter from Everything About Water - November 2010
Posted on 26 Nov, 2010 02:02 PMArticle and Image Courtesy: Everything About Water
The November edition of Droplets e-newsletter published by the Everything About Water had the following highlights:
- India: The country facing a water deficit of 50% by 2030
- India: New national water policy in pipeline
- Rajasthan: Rs. 149.59 crore plant to clean river waters
- Madhya Pradesh: State to sign 6 MoUs for water projects
- Tamil Nadu: Habitat for Humanity brings clean drinking water
- Mumbai: MMRDA plans Rs. 1200 crore water conveyance system plan
News roundup (16-22 November 2010)
Posted on 24 Nov, 2010 10:07 PMSanitation/Wastewater
- India tops the list of nations lacking toilets
- India hunts for a Rural Toilet Design, 1000 Euros up for grabs
- 82% of rural India deprived of three basic necessities of life — tapped drinking water, electricity connection and sanitation
- There are 700 million cell phone connections in India, but only half this number of Indians have access to private toilets, says a UN study
Climate change and its impact on groundwater – A presentation by ACWADAM
Posted on 13 Nov, 2010 09:38 PMThis presentation by ACWADAM deals with climate change and its impacts on long-term replenishment of groundwater. The presentation provides an overview of the current insights and knowledge on climate change impacts and gives an overview of best options for developing and safeguarding groundwater resources.
Heavy rains, cyclones and floods affect the life of millions; News Roundup (1-7 November 2010)
Posted on 09 Nov, 2010 08:09 PMRecent news indicates extensive reports on the threat and destruction unleashed by cyclone Jal in the three states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka being affected the most. Cyclone Jal has led to heavy rainfall in both these states leading to floods and a heavy death toll in the coastal districts of both the states, besides reports of destruction of agricultural produce in the state of Karnataka.
South India
Andhra Pradesh
- Administration on high alert with the threat of cyclone Jal approaching the Andhra Pradesh coastline
- Cyclone 'Jal' claims lives in Andhra Pradesh
- Cyclone 'Jal' claims five lives in Andhra Pradesh
- Cyclone threat in Andhra, rains kill 20
- Andhra rains cause havoc, death toll rises to 25
- Rain claims 4 lives in Vizag, 2 in East Godavari
- Rain fury continues in Andhra Pradesh's coastal districts
- Heavy rains wreak havoc in coastal Andhra Pradesh
Call for papers for national workshop on "Impacts of Watershed on Poverty Alleviation", CWLR, Hyderabad
Posted on 08 Nov, 2010 11:54 AMOrganizer: Centre for Water and Land Resources (CWLR)
Venue: National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD)
Description:
This workshop is aimed at to explore the linkages between watershed development and poverty. Watershed is one of the strong interventions for reharnessing the natural resources which benefits the rural poor. Many projects of watershed are implemented by the different agencies. The impact on poverty is one of the issues in watershed programme which needs to be unraveled for further policy options.
Training program on preparation of detailed project report, NWA, Pune
Posted on 04 Nov, 2010 04:39 PMOrganizer: National Water Academy (NWA)