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Saraswati – The ancient river lost in the desert - A paper from Current Science
Posted on 12 Apr, 2011 01:26 AMThis Current Science paper uses secondary data to discuss the disappearance of the river Saraswati. The enigma that was the disappearance of this river, which according to the author once upon a time greened Rajasthan and had nurtured civilizations on its shore, brought archaeologists, geologists, geophysicists, and climatologists to find answers. The author uses the body of work created by these scientists to solve the puzzle of the disappearance of the Saraswati.
Water pollution in villages - A post in Hindi by Ram Naresh Kumar and Sanjay Singh
Posted on 05 Apr, 2011 02:49 PMगांवों में जल प्रदुषण
S M Sehgal Foundation awarded the “3rd National Ground Water Augmentation Award-2009” by Ministry of Water Resources
Posted on 28 Mar, 2011 04:44 PMThe award, instituted by the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, is given for “innovative practices of groundwater augmentation through rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge.” The award to S.M.
Biomass production and carbon stock of poplar agroforestry systems in Yamunanagar and Saharanpur districts of northwestern India – A paper in Current Science
Posted on 20 Mar, 2011 10:18 PMPoplar (Populus deltoides) has gained considerable importance in agroforestry plantations of western Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir due to its deciduous nature, fast growth, short rotation and high industrial requirement. Poplar based agroforestry systems are prevalent among farmers of Saharanpur (UP) and Yamunanagar (Haryana) districts of northwestern India.
Earthwatch Institute is looking for Research Manager - Apply by 1st April 2011
Posted on 10 Mar, 2011 11:50 AMForwarded to the portal by : Pranab J Patar
Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental organization that engages people in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment
7th International India Development Coalition of America (IDCA) Conference , Gurgaon
Posted on 21 Dec, 2010 12:09 PM7th International IDCA Conference in India
Theme: "Working Together to Eradicate Poverty and Mitigate Climate Change"
On the brink: Water governance in the Yamuna river basin in Haryana
Posted on 08 Dec, 2010 10:07 PMThis study attempts to develop a case study of the Western Yamuna Canal Command in Haryana with the purpose of developing a general picture of the institutional environment and arrangements related to water resource development and use in the State of Haryana. It is based on a review of water law, policy and administration and helps draw conclusions on whether the existing governance systems are meeting the current needs and suggests alternate options. The study has attempted to test the following hypothesis –
Remote sensing and GIS applications in zonation of waterlogging in command areas – A research report by the National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 21 Jun, 2010 04:48 PMThe study assesses waterlogging in a canal command area in Rohtak and Jhajjhar districts through waterlogging area zonation using multi-spectral and multi-temporal imagery like IRS LISS III data of pre and post monsoon period. Seasonal and permanent waterlogged area and standing water were delineated on the basis of remote sensing data, digital elevation model and groundwater data.
Jal Chetna Yatra Report by Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD)
Posted on 09 Apr, 2010 03:26 PMInstitute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD) organised "Jal Chetna Yatra" where three groups started the yatra from three different blocks of Mewat on 19th March, sensitizing the community towards water issues and collect at the district headquarters on 22nd March, World Water Day.
Click on the attachment to read the entire report.