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Admissions open for PG Diploma in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tijalpur
This is a full time post-graduate diploma programme of one year duration and is designed to impart both theoretical and practical aspects of social and technical aspects relevant to the WASH sector.
Posted on 16 May, 2015 09:02 PM

Admissions 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
ACWADAM to carry out a fifteen-day training programme on basic hydrogeology or groundwater science, for professionals from Civil Society Organisations or NGOs at Pune
Posted on 16 May, 2015 08:45 PM

About 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
The post will support the delivery of the South Asia Research Hub and wider DFID Research objectives in South Asia.
Posted on 16 May, 2015 12:40 PM

The 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
WaterAid has operated in India since 1993, to help realise its vision of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.
Posted on 16 May, 2015 12:23 PM

Applications 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
The report is scathing and points at many gaps in the planning and implementing process of the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) & the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) SBM (G) programmes. Posted on 15 May, 2015 08:49 PM

The 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

Safe drinking water, a scarce resource
Half of India's groundwater contains poisonous substances: CGWB
News this week Posted on 12 May, 2015 11:59 AM

Dismal state of groundwater in the country

A hand pump in New Delhi
Every household in Delhi to pay environment tax: NGT
Policy updates this week Posted on 12 May, 2015 10:25 AM

Delhites to bear the brunt of Yamuna pollution

Yamuna river in Delhi
Women assert their space under the sun
The face of female labour is changing under MGNREGA, a programme where water conservation is given the highest priority in the choice of work. What are its implications? Posted on 05 May, 2015 02:12 PM

When 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.

Satya’s position as a supervisor is valued by all
Water and facilities flow better into cities
An analysis of Census 2011 data confirms many known facts--the urban beats the rural when it comes to treated tap water supply, access to water testing labs and much more. Posted on 05 May, 2015 01:35 PM

Sixty 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.

Rural-Urban Drinking Water Supply Gap, Census 2011
Lakes of urban India under threat: CSE
News this week Posted on 05 May, 2015 11:54 AM

Toxic foam observed in Bengaluru lakes

Foam in Varthur lake (Source: Kashif Masood)
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