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Open letter to Jairam Ramesh on POSCO project approval from the Mining Zone People's Solidarity Group
We are writing to publicly challenge your shocking decision to grant a “conditional” and yet also “final” approval to the POSCO project..
Mining Zone
Posted on 28 Feb, 2011 01:45 PM

 
Water management is necessary to harness India's monsoon - Need to relearn ancient methods too - Interview with Ranjan Panda, Water Initiatives Orissa
With considerable experience at the grassroots and at macro levels, Ranjan Panda drought-proofs perennially drought-prone areas in Orissa.
Times of India
Posted on 24 Feb, 2011 10:19 AM


POSCO unplugged - Villagers of Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, have no choice
Sayantan Bera travels to Jagatsinghpur in Odisha to find that villagers labeled ‘pro’ POSCO do not have a choice otherwise
Sayantan Bera
Posted on 14 Feb, 2011 11:38 AM


Defect in water rate amendment notification issued on 01/10/2010 by Orissa Government
Legal Aspects of Water Rate / Licence Fees charged by the State Government of Orissa for Industrial / Commercial use of Ground Water
Emami paper mills limited
Posted on 08 Feb, 2011 03:40 PM


An insight on legal aspect of groundwater use by industries and water tax/rate/fee by Emami Paper Mills Limited
Groundwater is water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand and rock.
Emami paper mills limited
Posted on 07 Feb, 2011 06:03 PM
  1. Meaning of Ground Water
  • Water located beneath the ground surface.

 Groundwater is stored in and moves slowly through layers of soil, sand and rocks called aquifers. Aquifers typically consist of gravel, sand, sandstone, or fractured rock, like limestone.
Permaculture Designers Course, 1st - 14th April, 2011, Sambhav, Odisha
Posted on 03 Feb, 2011 11:07 AM

Organizer: Permaculture Association of India

Venue: Sambhav, Rohibanka, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India

Topics:

  • Introduction-The Permaculture Principles and Ethics
  • Principles of Natural Systems,understanding patterns in nature and design
  • Pattern In Design-Cultivated Systems: zones and sectors, micro-climate, plants and animals
  • Natural Systems: climate, landforms,water, forests and trees
24th National Convention of IPHE (India): "Water & Sanitation Utility Services in India and their Health Implications", February 12th & 13th, Bhubaneswar
Posted on 20 Jan, 2011 04:58 PM

Organiser: Institution of Public Health Engineers, India

Venue: Hotel The New Marrion, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
24th national convention of IPHE (India) on "Water & sanitation utility services in India and their health implications" held in Bhubaneshwar
The 24th National Convention of Institution of Public Health Engineers (India) on the theme “Water & Sanitation Utility Services in India and their health implications”
Institution of Public Health Engineers
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 11:49 PM

The 24th National Convention of Institution of Public Health Engineers (India) on the theme “Water & Sanitation Utility Services in India and their health implications” will be organised by IPHE(I), Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar during 12th -13th  February,2011.
Documentary on mining - "Niyamgiri, You are Still Alive"
Mining on Niyamgiri will destroy its rich biodiversity and wildlife.
Suma Josson
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 02:31 PM

In 2006 Sterlite, a subsidiary of UK mining company Vedanta built a refinery in Niyamgiri Hills, Orissa, India. The intention was to mine bauxite from the Niyamgiri Hills, which is in reserved forest. It is also home to indigenous communities who are dependent on it for their livelihood.

Screening of Niyamgiri film on January 8, 2011
Posted on 04 Jan, 2011 10:12 AM

Content and Image Courtesy: The Press Club Mumbai

The Press Club Mumbai

Screening of Award winning film ‘Niyamgiri You Are Alive’ by Suma Josson. The film won the Vasudha Award for the best environmental documentary in the International Film Festival Goa, 2010.

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