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Admissions open for PG Diploma in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tijalpur
Posted on 16 May, 2015 09:02 PMAdmissions open for the 3rd batch of "Post-Graduate Diploma in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene". The PGD WASH programme is being conducted by the School of Rural Development, TISS, Tuljapur Campus in association with United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF).
Invite to ACWADAM's training programme on 'Understanding Groundwater', Pune
Posted on 16 May, 2015 08:45 PMAbout ACWADAM:
Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM) is a not-for-profit organization working in earth sciences applications, particularly in groundwater resources management. It consists of a team of professionals from the field of earth sciences.
DFID calls for applications for a A2/A2L Research Specialist, New Delhi
Posted on 16 May, 2015 12:40 PMThe Department for International Development (DFID) is the United Kingdom Government Department responsible for delivering the official aid programme. The primary aim of DFID is reducing poverty.The current vacancy is for a Research Specialist appointed at either the A2 or A2L sub-band.
WaterAid India invites application for Programme Coordinator, Hyderabad
Posted on 16 May, 2015 12:23 PMApplications invited for the post of Programme Coordinator, WaterAid India, Hyderabad.
The role of the Programme Coordinator will be to:
Standing Committee Report: Safe drinking water and sanitation
Posted on 15 May, 2015 08:49 PMThe National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) and the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) SBM (G) are the two flagship programmes of the government implemented by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, a nodal Minis

Half of India's groundwater contains poisonous substances: CGWB
Posted on 12 May, 2015 11:59 AMDismal state of groundwater in the country

Every household in Delhi to pay environment tax: NGT
Posted on 12 May, 2015 10:25 AMDelhites to bear the brunt of Yamuna pollution

Women assert their space under the sun
Posted on 05 May, 2015 02:12 PMWhen Satya was asked by the Sarpanch to opt for the position of a worksite supervisor as a Mate, she was thrilled at the prospect of a better life. Brought up in Murayur village in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu, she knew how tough agricultural wage labour work was. While her mother left her with grandparents, her father also took on menial jobs and errands from big farmers.

Water and facilities flow better into cities
Posted on 05 May, 2015 01:35 PMSixty eight percent of India's population lives in rural areas but when it comes to facilities -- including the availability of safe drinking water -- cities and towns corner most of them.

Lakes of urban India under threat: CSE
Posted on 05 May, 2015 11:54 AMToxic foam observed in Bengaluru lakes
