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Andhra Pradesh
Hydrological soil classification of Suddagedda basin - A research report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 24 Jun, 2010 11:27 PMThe study undertakes hydrological soil classification of Suddagedda basin of Andhra Pradesh based on field and laboratory experiments on the soil samples. The hydrologic soil properties of an area are essential to accurately estimate the runoff generated due to storm in the area. The main soil parameters generally considered for analysis are soil texture, soil structure, infiltration rate and hydraulic conductivity.
Daily rainfall-runoff modeling for Gundlakamma basin of Andhra Pradesh – A research report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 22 Jun, 2010 05:20 PMThe study applies a simple five-parameter model based on the concept of probability distributed method as proposed by Moore (1985) to simulate the daily runoff over a nine-year period of 1989-1997 at Tamavaram in Prakasham district of Andhra Pradesh on the Gundlakamma river.
Spatial evaluation of groundwater levels and its quality in Kakinada town (Andhra Pradesh) - A research report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 22 Jun, 2010 04:11 PMThe study presents the spatial analysis of groundwater levels and its quality for the year 1998 for Kakinada town in coastal Andhra Pradesh. The Deltaic Regional Centre of NIH has been monitoring groundwater levels and its quality in and around Kakinada town since 1994. Groundwater samples have been analyzed for physical and chemical parameters. The variation in each parameter is discussed in the report.
A total of 164 samples were collected from 41 observation wells during the months of February, May, August and November 1998. The area covered by these observation wells is around 82 sqkms. The groundwater table contours were plotted for pre-monsoon (May 98) and post monsoon (November 98) periods and the approximate flow direction had been demarcated.
Clean drinking water using low-cost purification plants - A case study from the work of IFMR Trust and WaterHealth India in Andhra Pradesh
Posted on 08 Jun, 2010 11:49 PMThis field report describes the work of WaterHealth India (WHI), in organising safe drinking water using low-cost water purification units, in several villages of Andhra Pradesh. The work was taken up with financial support from IFMR Trust.
Vinjinampadu village in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, is one of the villages where WHI worked to establish the unit. The village had lacked potable water supply, because of which its people suffered from a range of water-borne diseases. The situation was similar in many of the other villages in which WHI initiated this work.
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Genetic engineering in food and farming, South Against Genetic Engineering, Warangal
Posted on 02 Jun, 2010 05:09 PMOrganizers:
- South Against Genetic Engineering
- Bangalore Film Society
- Era Organics
- ICRA
- Pristine Organics
- Bhoomi Network
- Green Foundation
- Svaraj
Venue: Ashirvad, No. 30 St. Mark's Road Cross, Opp. State Bank of India, Bangalore 560 001
Water conservation by Industry – A case study of Mahindra and Mahindra, Zaheerabad
Posted on 30 Apr, 2010 11:07 AMThe presentation deals with Mahindra and Mahindra’s (M&M) work on optimal utilization of groundwater resources in its vehicle manufacturing plant at Zaheerabad, Andhra Pradesh. M&M had taken help from ICRISAT and Groundwater Department of GoAP to study the hydro-geology and topography of the estate and prepare ground water maps.
A time bound master plan of water augmentation was worked out to undertake activities like rainwater harvesting pits, new locations for borewells/ openwells/ percolation tanks, planting of less water intensive trees, re-usage and re-cycling of wastewater, rainwater channels to recharge the under ground water reservoirs and installation of drip irrigation.
Evolving an integrated approach for improving efficiency of electricity-driven pumping of groundwater for agriculture - A discussion paper by CWS and Prayas
Posted on 20 Apr, 2010 06:57 AMThis study explores possibilities of local energy and groundwater management in Andhra Pradesh with the involvement of farmers for constructive contribution in improving the field situation in electricity supply and groundwater management.
Ground water pumping using electricity is a complex issue, leaving all actors - the farmers, distribution company, State government and environment conscious analysts - frustrated and dissatisfied. Farmers are frustrated with the poor quality of electricity supply, distribution companies with the low revenue, State government with the high levels of subsidy and the environmentalists with inefficient water use resulting in falling water tables. Level of mistrust between actors is also quite high. The process of evolving a sustainable solution is not clear.
In this context, this study by Prayas Energy Group and Centre for World Solidarity (CWS), explores:
- Grassroot and state-level insights, regarding electricity use and water management in agriculture
- Developing a simple methodology in consultation with farmers for collecting baseline field data and analyzing it towards improving the efficiency in a strategic way
- Possible areas of intervention in future
Consultative Meet on Small, Marginal and Tenant Farmers in Agriculture, Hyderabad
Posted on 19 Apr, 2010 09:00 AMConsultative Meet on Small, Marginal and Tenant Farmers in Agriculture, 20th and 21st May at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Pl find attched the concept note, brochure and registration format.
An innovative way of sharing diminishing groundwater introduced by APDAI
Posted on 27 Mar, 2010 12:55 PM“We no longer worry about the rains. We now have the confidence to grow alternative crops even if the monsoon fails,” said Balaraju, a farmer in one of the most drought-prone and economically vulnerable regions of Andhra Pradesh in southern India.
Barrages as a better alternative to Polavaram dam project
Posted on 20 Mar, 2010 06:34 PMBARRAGES AS A BETTER ALTERNATIVE TO POLAVARAM DAM POJECT
(Replies to Discussion Report of Advisory Committee on alternate proposals made for
Polavaram project by Sri.T.Hanumantha Rao, former Engineer-in-Chief, AP State)