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The report is based on a study carried out with the help of National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) and attempts to (1) assemble and analyse available information to describe and identify causes behind the flash floods, and (2) suggest measures to be adopted in Goa to minimise damage arising from similar episodes in future. 

It argues that while the consequences of negative groundwater draft have mostly been viewed as an ecological disaster, the externalities of groundwater depletion pose greater concern for socio-economic equity in the access to this resource.

The Race for Water: Securing Asia’s Water Future.

Organizers:

• Asia Society
• Columbia Alumni Association
• Columbia Global Centers - South Asia
• Columbia Water Center

He spoke about health, nutrition and sanitation in India and specifically referring to CLTS.

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Sanitation enhances quality of life.

Organizer: Ministry of Water Supply & Drainage, Sri Lanka

Venue: Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Topics:

• Reaching the “un-served”
• Hygiene for adding value to & promotion of Sanitation

Arghyam is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team in Bangalore and help in our grant management.

Arghyam is a not-for-profit foundation working in the water sector in India. Arghyam’s vision is “Safe sustainable water for all”. We take up focused programs that address lack of equitable access to water, in a sustainable manner, amongst all citizens, through partnerships and grants across the country. Check out www.arghyam.org for details.

 'The Bill proposes to get compensation from the company and to form a tribunal to provide time-bound compensation. The tribunal is to have a chairman, a technical member and an administrative member'.

Temple Fish Sanctuaries: Last bastions of native fish and pristine river stretches

Soils and Survival

Organizer: Greenpeace India

Venue: Constitution Club, New Delhi