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Database of threatened lakes
Posted on 01 Sep, 2009 04:02 PMTraditionally, water was seen as a responsibility of citizens and the community collectively took the responsibility of not only building but also of maintaining the water bodies. Since independence, the government has taken control over the water-bodies and water supply. This, over time, has led to the neglect of the water bodies and catchments areas.
Groundwater Maps - India
Posted on 01 Sep, 2009 03:59 PMThe following maps can be found on the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) website:
Tools and techniques for purification of water and waste water
Posted on 01 Sep, 2009 03:06 PMThere are various waste and wastewater treatment methods which include three different stages – primary,secondary and tertiary. To understand how your waste is treated, and for an insight in to the various treatment technologies,
A training module on water quality monitoring and surveillance
Posted on 01 Sep, 2009 10:49 AMThe monitoring of water quality at the community/cluster or district level involves key processes including survey, processing of data, and implementing remedial and preventive action.
Evaluation report on dryland farming programme
Posted on 29 Aug, 2009 03:56 PMThis document by the Planning Commission includes an evaluation report on the dryland farming programme, which was incorporated in the revised 20-point programme to give priority to the programme through development of selected microwatershed, use of improved drought resistant seeds, fertiliser, improved implements and agroforestry programme, etc in order to increase the agricultural production and improve the economic condition of the farmer.
Reorienting Dryland Research in India: Students’, Scientists’, and Farmers’ Point of View
Posted on 29 Aug, 2009 03:48 PMReorienting Dryland Research in India: Students', Scientists', and Farmers' Point of View
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Dryland agriculture: Improved techniques and practices
Posted on 29 Aug, 2009 03:43 PMSome improved techniques and practices recommended for achieving the objective of increased and stable crop production in dryland areas
The national symposium on system of rice intensification - Hyderabad (2006)
Posted on 29 Aug, 2009 03:31 PMThe National symposium on System of Rice Intensification: Present Status - Future Prospects was held on the 17-18th November 2006 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
System of Rice Intensification, popularly known as SRI method, is gaining popularity among paddy farmers in several states in the country in recent times for its potential to save water and increase yields.
Analyzing the many aspects of drought - a paper from VIKSAT, Ahmedabad
Posted on 29 Aug, 2009 03:25 PMAnalyzing the many aspects of drought - a paper from VIKSAT
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A collection of documents, information and links on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) - WASSAN (Hyderabad)
Posted on 29 Aug, 2009 03:23 PMThis site includes a collection of documents, research reports and useful links on SRI . These include: