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Water Resources Ministry's role expands
Policy matters this week Posted on 12 Aug, 2014 08:47 AM

National Ganga River Basin Authority transferred to Water Resources Ministry

Ganga river at Gadmukteshwar
Applications invited for the post of 'Communications Coordinator/Manager', Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRAN)
The candidate will be responsible for strengthening RRAN’s advocacy agenda through evolving the communications strategy, developing the annual communications plan, and ensuring its implementation.
Posted on 08 Aug, 2014 06:14 PM
About RRAN:
Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network advocates for enhanced and differentiated public investments and relevant support systems for rainfed agriculture in India. It is a platform of civil society organisations, science, research and academic institutions, individuals and donors, engaged
Applications invited for the 'BioSand Water Filter Training', South Asia Pure Water Initiative, Inc., Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh
The five day training course will help you learn more about the BioSand water filters that are simple, eco-friendly and low cost household technology to treat water
Posted on 08 Aug, 2014 03:08 PM

About the training:

The training will be led by Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) & South Asia Pure Water Initiative, Inc. (SAPWII). Highly qualified trainers from Canada, USA, and India will be conducting the training.

BioSand Water Filter
Bihar under threat as massive landslide occurs in Nepal
News this week Posted on 05 Aug, 2014 12:59 PM

Massive landslides occur in Nepal and Pune's Malin village

A landslide caused by downpour
Centre allocates Rs.133 crore to conserve 115 wetlands
Policy matters this week Posted on 05 Aug, 2014 12:41 PM

Centre identifies 115 wetlands for conservation and management

Maguri Beel (wetland) in Assam
Commonly erected structures for soil and water conservation: Experiences of MYRADA
This booklet by MYRADA- KVK describes some of the commonly erected watershed structures. Posted on 31 Jul, 2014 11:00 PM

The first step to sustainable agriculture is soil and water conservation. Drylands are more prone to erosion since they are devoid of vegetative cover for longer periods of time. 

Structures for soil and water conservation
Sanitation and trees' are rural employment guarantee scheme's top priorities
Policy matters this week Posted on 30 Jul, 2014 10:40 AM

Centre allocates 50% MGNREGA funds to sanitation and green cover

Proper sanitation in India: A poster
India loses 2 million tonnes of food grains annually due to waterlogging
News this week Posted on 30 Jul, 2014 10:15 AM

2 million tonnes of food grains lost annually in India

Waterlogging in Punjab
Invitation to the 'Training Course on Solar Powered Pumping Systems Sustainable Solution for Drinking Water Supply - Focus on Planning, Designing, Quality Control and Installation', IPHE & WatsanCAD Solution, Bhopal
The three day training course aims to provide training on solar pumping systems to grassroot officials of the nodal departments and other related stake holders
Posted on 27 Jul, 2014 01:50 PM

The training is jointly organised by Institute of Public Health Engineers-India (IPHE), & WatsanCAD Solution.

Know more about the training course.

Solar powered pumping system
House of solutions
Rahul Banerjee, a scientist and researcher, has created sustainable and environmentally friendly home-based solutions to manage his own water supply and sanitation issues in Indore. Posted on 25 Jul, 2014 06:30 PM

Many scientists and researchers have been trying to find solutions to problems related to urban water supply, wastewater management and reduction of energy use in urban areas but very few have succeeded. Rahul Banerjee is one who has.

Rahul Banerjee's sustainable house at Indore
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