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"The Vision of Natural Farming" - Book by Bharat Mansata, 2010
Posted on 15 Sep, 2010 03:31 PM“It is only by mixed organic farming in harmony with Nature that India can sustainably provide abundant wholesome food, and meet every basic need of all – to live in health, dignity and peace.” Bhaskar Save
Media Awards on Sanitation - Proposals sought
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 01:36 PMFrom:
Dr. N. Veerabhadra Rao
Executive Director
Development and Research Services Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 4, Park Avenue Colony, Ameerpet
Hyderabad – 500 016
Phone: 040-23744247 / 23744246
Mobile Phone: 9391321908
Guidelines for submission, appraisal and clearance of irrigation and multipurpose projects - Central Water Commission (2002)
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 09:06 AMThis deals with the guidelines of the Central Water Commission (CWC) for project appraisal of irrigation, flood control and multi-purpose projects for both major and medium projects, with inter-state ramifications revised in 2002. Under the new procedure the concerned State Government, in the initial stage first submits preliminary report covering surveys and investigations, international and inter-state aspects, hydrology, irrigation planning, brief environmental aspects, intended benefits etc., which are obligatory to establish the soundness of the project proposal.
Guidelines for preparation of a river basin master plan - Central Water Commission (2007)
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 08:19 AMThis deals with the guidelines of the Central Water Commission (CWC) for preparation of river basin master plan, which was revised in 2007 in view of the new challenges and issues that have emerged in the water resources sector. The need for integrated river basin planning, development and management arises from the relationship between the availability of water resources and its possible uses in various sectors.
Floods - News Roundup - September 1-7 2010
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 02:07 AMAndhra Pradesh
- Flood water submerges 10 villages under Subbareddy Sagar, Kakinada
- Floods wreak havoc on crops in AP
- Officials heave sigh of relief as water recedes
- Incessant rains ruin rural roads
- Rains claim three lives in EG
- Floodwater inflow fluctuates
- Water let off from Nagarjunasagar dam
- Downpour washes away farmers' hopes in AP
Kisan Swaraj Yatra: Promote self reliant farming
Posted on 13 Sep, 2010 04:13 PMForwarded to the Portal by: Kavitha
Manual on municipal solid waste management - CPHEEO (MoUD)
Posted on 13 Sep, 2010 02:43 PMThis manual has been developed by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), a department under the Ministry of Urban Development and aims at assisting the policy & decision makers, planners, managers and technical personnel involved in solid waste management activities, in safe and hygienic handling & disposal of municipal solid waste generated in the urban areas in India.
7th National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2010 by CII & Godrej
Posted on 13 Sep, 2010 12:38 PMCII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre is organizing “National Award for Excellence in Water Management”.
The objective of the Award Scheme is to recognize and Award “Excellence” in Water Management in industries and facilitate sharing of information by excellent water efficient companies.
ECO Sanitation - A beneficial toilet
Posted on 13 Sep, 2010 12:27 AMA brochure from Utthan about Eco-sanitation produced with support from Arghyam.
Vertical distribution of groundwater – A presentation by ACWADAM
Posted on 12 Sep, 2010 01:22 PMThis presentation by ACWADAM explains the occurrence of groundwater and deals with the vertical distribution of groundwater. To begin with, the openings in rocks in the zone of rock fracture such as intergranular openings, vesicles in volcanic rock, joints & fractures and solution cavities are described.