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ASI is looking for electricity, transport, urban development and water sector consultants – Apply by July 8, 2011
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 05:28 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Adam Smith International (ASI) is a leading government advisory consultancy that works throughout the world to help countries reform their economies and government institutions. We are at the cutting edge of the fields in which we work and have an outstanding reputation for delivering results.
Optimal water resource management in water stress condition : A Newsletter of AFPRO Volume 2, Issue 2 of July 2011
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 11:29 AM
Small and marginal farmers are most affected from water stress situations, and need simple, sustainable and effective measures for water conservation and management.
Conflicts and dilemma of human right to water - A Current Science paper by J Harsha
Posted on 05 Jul, 2011 04:30 PM
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Green Yatra calls for interns and volunteers
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 02:26 PM
Green Yatra is a registered non-profit trust and a non-government organization (NGO) dedicated to the protection and conservation of our mother earth and its environment. We strive to maintain the integrity of the ecosystem for the benefit of all living creatures by introducing and adopting simple green lifestyle, eco-friendly ideas in our daily lives.
Health insurance smart card may be used for NREGS : MGNREGS news updates compiled by FES (May 15 - 31, 2011)
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 12:36 PM
Main highlights in this update:
- Health insurance smart card may be used for NREGS: The government is exploring whether it can use the biometric smart cards issued for its flagship health insurance scheme to stop misappropriation of funds under its rural employment scheme.
- Shrink PDS & rework NREGA, World Bank tells India: A World Bank review of India’s social sector programmes has suggested a smaller public distribution system with more cash transfer, reworking of NREGA as a public works programme for urban areas and finally, a social security package including health care for those without regular employment.
NREGS proves to be nemesis of textile sector : MGNREGS news updates compiled by FES (May 1 - 15, 2011)
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 12:31 PMMain highlights in this update:
- NREGS proves to be nemesis of textile sector: One of the most successful employment generation schemes from the government has put the textile sector in disarray.
- BJP leader rallies for NREGA whistleblower: Former BJP state president Suresh Pujari has opposed the arrest of a NREGA whistleblower in Jharsuguda district. Pujari said Gunanidhi Barik, former sarpanch of Lakhanpur block, has been falsely implicated by police and demanded a probe into it.
Sharing the wealth of minerals – A report by Centre for Science and Environment on profit sharing with local communities
Posted on 03 Jul, 2011 08:57 AM
The report submits the idea that proposal will go a long way in reducing poverty and deprivation in the mining affected areas. It states that the mining industry’s opposition to the proposal has no basis - statistics prove that sharing profits will not dent the industry’s profitability.
The central government has come out with a draft Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2010 (MMDR Bill) to replace the 1957 Act. The draft bill which has been vetted by a GoM, includes this provision of sharing benefits. The CSE analysis comes out in strong support of this proposal, and clearly establishes how timely and necessary this provision is.
Mining companies and industry in general have been opposing the government’s recent proposal. Their contention is that this provision, if passed by Parliament, would drastically dent their profitability.
India Water Portal is looking for Content Publishers - Apply by July 15, 2011
Posted on 30 Jun, 2011 05:31 PMThe India Water Portal is an open, collaborative, web-based platform, anchored by Arghyam, that shares water management knowledge amongst practitioners, experts and concerned citizens.
Department for International Development India is looking for Economic Adviser at Delhi – Apply by July 15, 2011
Posted on 30 Jun, 2011 12:12 PM
DFID India manages UK’s development programme worth £280 million per year, delivered in partnership with government, international organisations, private sector and civil society. Programmes with governments of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, and the central government work on health, nutrition, education, governance, rural livelihoods, and urban sectors.
DFID India is also developing a programme that aims to enhance collaboration with India on key global and policy issues such as climate change, trade and food security and on poverty reduction in low income countries.
Ford Foundation calls for applications from documentary film makers seeking grant
Posted on 29 Jun, 2011 06:10 PM
Ford Foundation is on the frontlines of social change around the world, working with visionary leaders and organizations to change social structures and institutions—so that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and have a voice in decisions that affect them.
JustFilms will deepen the Ford Foundation’s support for hallmark documentary films. Building on 75 years of support for the visual arts, JustFilms will follow three distinct avenues for finding and supporting film projects that explore important social justice issues around the world.