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Highlights from the 10-year water policy research programme of the International Water Management Institute and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust discussed at the IWMI - TATA Annual Partners' Meet at Anand, between 28-30 November, 2012

IWMI -Tata water policy research programme aims to draw upon research carried out throughout the country to identify solutions for India's water stress and present these as policy recommendations

Chicu Lokgariwar

Posted on 05 Dec, 2012 02:06 PM

IWMI-Tata water policy research programme is a collaborative initiative between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT).

Living rivers, dying rivers: Stuffed rivers of Vrishabhavathi-Arkavathi from the Cauvery system

The eighth lecture in the series titled "Living rivers, dying rivers" was on Vrishabhavathi-Arkavathi rivers, by Leo Saldanha and Bhargavi Rao of the Environmental Support Group (ESG).

Amita Bhaduri

Posted on 02 Dec, 2012 08:16 PM

Introduction

Narrow flow path of Cauvery, Mekedaatu (Source:Wikipedia)

From ripple to a tide – A film by SDTT on its work with local NGOs and communities on diversion-based irrigation

"Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water”Lao Tzu
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) has been implementing a programme on diversion-based irrigation (DBI) since early 2009 to promote the development of small scale irrigation through diversion of water from streams. The film “From ripple to a tide” tells multiple stories related to sustainable irrigation systems, from the eyes of one of its team members who has been involved in the programme.

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT)

Posted on 01 Dec, 2012 10:52 AM

Part I: From ripple to a tide, a film by SDTT

Water for cities - Responding to the urban challenge – Technical papers from the Third National Groundwater Congress by CGWB

The third national Groundwater Congress was organized by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) at New Delhi on March 22-23, 2011 with the view to bring together administrators, groundwater professionals, representatives from industries, non government organizations and water users to share their knowledge and experiences and to discuss various issues concerning water management.

Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)

Posted on 01 Dec, 2012 08:59 AM

Deliberations in the Congress organized by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) at New Delhi on March 22-23, 2011 focused on various issues viz., Integrated Water Resource Management, Artificial Recharge to Groundwater, Water Use

Water policy of Union Territory of Puducherry- A draft by Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Puducherry (2012)

This document is a draft of water policy of Puducherry by the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Puducherry . The draft in its preamble states that effective and efficient management of water resources in Puducherry is essential. Further the government needs to develop a mechanism for effective management of natural disasters in vulnerable areas as Puducherry is prone to frequent floods, droughts and cyclones.

Department of Science

Government of Puducherry

Technology and Environment

Posted on 29 Nov, 2012 07:08 PM

This draft of water policy of Puducherry byDepartment of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Puducherry provides a brief description of average rainfall, population, per capita of sewage generated , uti

MoWR stresses the need to provide momentum to our conservation efforts on water conservation day

Amita Bhaduri provides the details of a consultation organized by the National Water Development Agency, Ministry of Water Resources at CSMRS auditorium, New Delhi on 'Water Conservation Day'

Amita Bhaduri

Posted on 23 Nov, 2012 02:12 PM

The Union Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) celebrated “Water Conservation Day" on the 19th of November 2012 to create awareness regarding depleting water resources and underlined its vision and commitment to be an active contributor to the sustainability of this very important natural resource. The field offices of various organizations under the administrative c

A report on the national conference on women-led water management organised by IRRAD

This article provides the details of the National Conference on Women-led Water Management organised by IRRAD in partnership with UNICEF India

S M Sehgal Foundation

Posted on 20 Nov, 2012 02:59 PM

Nearly 70% of India’s 1.2 billion people live in rural areas, many of which face unprecedented water shortages.

Groundwater status of arid tehsils of Sirohi district of Rajasthan state- An article in Bharatiya Vaigyanik evam Audyogik Anusandhan Patrika (BVAAP)

How do farmers in dry and water scarce regions of Rajasthan, practice agriculture? This article sheds light on the groundwater situation in Sirohi district of Rajasthan

Mukesh Sharma

Rajesh Kumar Goyal

Posted on 17 Nov, 2012 10:54 PM

This article published in the Bharatiya Vaigyanik evam Audyogik Anusandhan Patrika (BVAAP) informs that understanding the soil and water resources is the first step towards carrying out agriculture in a sustainable manner.

Certificate course on training and facilitation in hydrogeology to enhance civil societies' capabilities in watershed and groundwater management, ACWADAM, Pune, 13-27 January, 2013

Posted on 15 Nov, 2012 05:32 PM

Organizers

Department of drinking water and sanitation, Government of Jharkhand invites EOI from experienced consultants to prepare an action plan for rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge

Posted on 28 Oct, 2012 08:18 PM

About the EoI

The Department of drinking water and sanitation, Government of Jharkhand, invites Expression of Interest (Request for Proposal) from single/ joint venture/consortium of organizations for providing consultancy for preparation of the feasibility report, developing master plan and extend implementation support for rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge for the following districts of Jharkhand:
1. Ranchi
2. East Singhbhum
3. Saraikela- Kharsawan
4. Dhandad
5. Bokaro
6. Palamu
7. Godda
8. Sahibganj
9. Garhwa
10. Pakur

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From scarcity to sharing: How farmers are managing groundwater in Rayalaseema

Community governance for groundwater management

Jasmine on the fields as part of the groundwater collectivisation agreement at Kummara Vandla Palli village, Sri Satya Sai District. (Images: WASSAN/Swaran)