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Nectar of immortality: A film on the Kumbh Mela and its people
This film tells the story of the Kumbh Mela and the river Ganga when millions of people come to take a holy dip in the Ganga Posted on 18 Sep, 2012 10:03 AM

'Amrit: Nectar of Immortality' is a film shot during the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar in 2010. Reputed to be the biggest such gathering of people, the Mela attracted 50 million people.

"IUCN World Conservation Congress ends with Jeju Declaration to promote green growth" - News roundup for the period from September 3 - 16, 2012
The roundup this week includes news on announcement of the Jeju declaration to promote green growth, water conflicts, organic farming and development of technology from sewage Posted on 17 Sep, 2012 04:19 PM

IUCN World Conservation Congress ends with Jeju declaration to promote green growth

India's first nationwide rural water quality survey to start from October: A compilation of top stories from water industry from newsletter- Droplets
This article by Sumathi Sivam includes a compilation of news from the newsletter Droplets Posted on 17 Sep, 2012 02:27 PM

What are the emerging trends in India’s water sector? The newsletter, Droplets by Everything About Water gives an overview of the current issues in the sector by giving brief description of recent developments in water industry, technologies, products, research, reports etc,.

Video interview with water consultant Shubha Ramachandran - Rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge
This video showcases the successful functioning of rainwater harvesting scheme that has been adopted by the residents of a community in Bangalore Posted on 17 Sep, 2012 12:27 PM

Guidelines for the green development of Kerala - Draft report on the outcomes of the Kerala State Environmental Convention organised in Trivandrum (2nd and 3rd September 2012)
This report is an outcome of the two day Kerala Environmental Convention organised by the Kerala Paristhiti Aikya Vedi in Trivandrum Posted on 15 Sep, 2012 05:31 PM

This draft report by the Kerala Paristhithi Aikya Vedi is an outcome of the Kerala State Environmental Convention, a two day convention that was organised in Trivandrum, Kerala by calling upon various environmental and social organisations, concerned citizens, experts,  political leaders in the state to discuss the environmental crisis that the state has been facing in recent years.

Guidelines for transfer of operation and maintenance of rural water supply schemes to PRIs- (complete schemes)- A document by by Irrigation and Public Health Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh
This document provides guidelines for transfer of operation and maintenance of rural water supply schemes to Panchayati Raj Institutions in the state Posted on 14 Sep, 2012 09:54 PM

This document by Himachal Pradesh’s, Irrigation and Public Health Department, document in the beginning states that despite huge investments are made for the creation of infrastructure for rural drinking water supply network, the Operation and Maintenance expenses are

The Karnataka Urban Water Sector Improvement Project: 24x7 water supply is achievable- Field note by Water and Sanitation Programme, World Bank
This field note describes how it is possible to deliver twenty four water supply through individual household connections to all residents Posted on 14 Sep, 2012 07:28 PM

This field note by the Water and Sanitation Program, describes how it is possible to deliver twenty four water supply through individual household connections to all residents.

"Methods in Environmental Health Research Impact Assessment: Exposure assessment as a tool", The Public Health Foundation of India, September 25-28, 2012, Gurgaon
Posted on 13 Sep, 2012 07:39 PM

Organiser: The Public Health Foundation of India

Venue: Indian Institute of Public Health
               Plot 34,
               Sector 44,
               Institutional area
              Gurgaon-122002

PHFI


The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is a public private initiative that has collaboratively evolved through consultations with multiple constituencies including Indian and international academia, state and central governments, multi & bi-lateral agencies and civil society groups. PHFI is a response to redress the limited institutional capacity in India for strengthening training, research and policy development in the area of Public Health.

Solar water purification system: A technology developed by Sustainable Living Centre, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh
The 5 stage solar water purification system gives 1500 litres of drinking water in 24 hours in Puttapurhi, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh Posted on 12 Sep, 2012 09:58 PM

The Sustainable Living Centre is located at Puttaparthi, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh.  The 5 stage solar water purification system gives 1500 litres of drinking water in 24 hours, if it is running continuously and if it has a constant source of water supply connected to it.

Impact Awards 2013, STARS Foundation invites applications for recognising organisations that achieve excellence in serving the disadvantaged children - Submit by November 12, 2012
Posted on 12 Sep, 2012 09:08 PM

About the Awards
The STARS Impact Awards identify and support local organisations that achieve excellence in the provision of services to disadvantaged children and that demonstrate effective management practices.
Each main Impact Award combines US$100,000 of unrestricted funding with tailored consultancy support and a package of media benefits, offering organisations the flexibility they need to respond to local challenges and plan for the future. Our approach is underpinned by a rigorous selection process, developed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

STARS Foundation

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