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Green Sanitation Foundation, an NGO in Kolkata develops biotoilets, a unique toilet technology
Posted on 21 Jan, 2013 12:01 PMBiotoilets are biological toilets, named so because they convert human waste into non toxic, non contaminating water compatible with environmental standards, through application of multi strain bacteria culture, using aerobic forms of bacteria.
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and National Remote Sensing Centre release groundwater prospects maps for 14 states of India
Posted on 17 Jan, 2013 05:29 PMIt is therefore crucial that we look after this resource and ensure that it is managed properly.Over reliance on groundwater for both domestic and commercial purposes has led to over-exploitation and contamination of groundwater. In order to make groundwater sustainable, there is a need to understand the aquifer characteristics as well as its overall geological setting.
Maps on groundwater quality-Tamil Nadu- A collection by Environmental Information System Centre, Department of Environment, Government of Tamil Nadu
Posted on 16 Jan, 2013 06:33 PMThe Environmental Information System Centre, Department of Environment has prepared groundwater quality maps of Tamil Nadu. Water is considered to be hard when it contains high level of dissolved minerals. This may be of natural occurrence or due to human activities such as industrialisation leading to water pollution.
"Integrate understanding of hydro-geology into planning of watershed management programmes" - A report on the training workshop on groundwater management in the Himalayas, organized by People’s Science Institute, in December 2012 at Dehradun
Posted on 15 Jan, 2013 12:38 AMWhy a training on managing groundwater ?
Moving from paddy and sugarcane to less water-intensive crops such as oilseeds, pulses and millets can help resolve the Cauvery water dispute
Posted on 14 Jan, 2013 12:10 AMWhat happens when two or more states are dependent on same water resource for agricultural purposes ? Do the states compete for the resource or are their needs sufficiently different from each other? What are the consequences of the competition for this precious resource?
This article sheds light on the dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, for sharing Cauvery river water. The ongoing tussle between the two states has seen a lot of unrest amongst farmers in form of dharnas, protests, rail roko and non-cooperation by citizens, and disagreement with the agreements made by their respective governments and unending negotiations by governments involved, to come to a mutually agreeable decision.
District-wise data on groundwater resources and its utilization in Andhra Pradesh for the year 2007-08 - A compilation by the Andhra Pradesh State Groundwater Department and the Central Groundwater Board
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 10:53 PMThe data is categorised into watershed wise (basin-wise) annual availability of groundwater, current draft (utilisation), allocation for domestic and industrial needs, availability for future use (or the balance) and categorisation based on stage of development and rigorous statistical treatment of water levels.
Department of Geology, Anna University offers Junior Research Fellowships for carrying out doctoral programme on hydrogeological studies in Karnataka - Apply by January 21, 2013
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 05:28 PMAbout the department
Initiated in 1979, the Department of Geology is actively involved in teaching and research in the field of Applied Geology. Over the past decade the Department has strived to maintain its multidisciplinary approach towards Earth Sciences by applying the concepts of Geology to solve scientific problems faced by the society. The Department maintains ties with well-known organizations such as the Geological Survey of India, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, National Geophysical Research Institute, Central Ground Water Board, ISRO, UNESCO, BSIP, PRL, CESS, the Directorate of Geology and Mining, other universities research institutions.
Duration : Three years
Number of fellowships : Two
Title of project
Hydrogeological Studies of the proposed uranium mining site, Gogi region, Karnataka.
Drought mitigation measures through climate adaptation for securing agricultural livelihoods in Uttar Pradesh
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 02:43 PMProlonged and recurrent drought, being experienced in India and various parts of south Asia, is the manifestation of climate change, partly caused by human interventions. Drought has been one of the primary reasons for widespread poverty and environmental degradation including deteriorating water quality and water security. The world has been more drought-prone during the past 25 years and the vulnerability of tropical countries to drought is likely to increase (Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change, 2007).
Process of formation of Jajmau Area Water Partnership in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – Problems and solutions
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 12:01 PMIndustrial effluents and sewage water are being diverted to the river Ganga by the cities and towns through which it passes. Nestled on the banks of Ganga, Kanpur, a highly urbanized and industrial city is polluting it most. Apart from the Government of India’s recently constituted National Ganga River Basin Authority, civil societies and NGOs too are putting rigorous efforts to make Ganga pollution free. Though the city has several big and small industries, the leather industries located in Jajmau, the oldest part of the city add to the problem of pollution in the river to a large extent.