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Moving from paddy and sugarcane to less water-intensive crops such as oilseeds, pulses and millets can help resolve the Cauvery water dispute
Posted on 14 Jan, 2013 12:10 AMWhat happens when two or more states are dependent on same water resource for agricultural purposes ? Do the states compete for the resource or are their needs sufficiently different from each other? What are the consequences of the competition for this precious resource?
This article sheds light on the dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, for sharing Cauvery river water. The ongoing tussle between the two states has seen a lot of unrest amongst farmers in form of dharnas, protests, rail roko and non-cooperation by citizens, and disagreement with the agreements made by their respective governments and unending negotiations by governments involved, to come to a mutually agreeable decision.
Department of Geology, Anna University offers Junior Research Fellowships for carrying out doctoral programme on hydrogeological studies in Karnataka - Apply by January 21, 2013
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 05:28 PMAbout the department
Initiated in 1979, the Department of Geology is actively involved in teaching and research in the field of Applied Geology. Over the past decade the Department has strived to maintain its multidisciplinary approach towards Earth Sciences by applying the concepts of Geology to solve scientific problems faced by the society. The Department maintains ties with well-known organizations such as the Geological Survey of India, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, National Geophysical Research Institute, Central Ground Water Board, ISRO, UNESCO, BSIP, PRL, CESS, the Directorate of Geology and Mining, other universities research institutions.
Duration : Three years
Number of fellowships : Two
Title of project
Hydrogeological Studies of the proposed uranium mining site, Gogi region, Karnataka.
Situation of public water supply infrastructure in small and medium towns of Madhya Pradesh – A report in Hindi by Manthan Adhyayan Kendra
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 05:26 PMThis report in Hindi by Rehmat and Makarand Purohit of Manthan Adhyayan Kendra deals with the water sector reforms, in particular with the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) scheme being undertaken in Badwani, Madhya Pradesh.
Water, sanitation and health situation in select villages of Nadia district, West Bengal
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 03:45 PMGuest post: Veena Khanduri, India Water Partnership
The Gangetic river basin in Eastern India receives heavy monsoon rainfall, much higher than the rest of India. Nonetheless, the region suffers from both the problem of year round water availability as well as poor quality of drinking water. Due to excessive exploitation, the groundwater aquifers in the region have been depleting alarmingly, surface water is highly limited & poorly maintained and consequently cannot count up as a major source of safe drinking water.
Drought mitigation measures through climate adaptation for securing agricultural livelihoods in Uttar Pradesh
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 02:43 PMProlonged and recurrent drought, being experienced in India and various parts of south Asia, is the manifestation of climate change, partly caused by human interventions. Drought has been one of the primary reasons for widespread poverty and environmental degradation including deteriorating water quality and water security. The world has been more drought-prone during the past 25 years and the vulnerability of tropical countries to drought is likely to increase (Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change, 2007).
Process of formation of Jajmau Area Water Partnership in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – Problems and solutions
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 12:01 PMIndustrial effluents and sewage water are being diverted to the river Ganga by the cities and towns through which it passes. Nestled on the banks of Ganga, Kanpur, a highly urbanized and industrial city is polluting it most. Apart from the Government of India’s recently constituted National Ganga River Basin Authority, civil societies and NGOs too are putting rigorous efforts to make Ganga pollution free. Though the city has several big and small industries, the leather industries located in Jajmau, the oldest part of the city add to the problem of pollution in the river to a large extent.
Girish Sant Memorial Young Researcher Fellowship for public interest oriented research and advocacy in the Indian energy sector - Apply by January 13, 2013
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 10:26 AM
Prayas and several friends and well-wishers of Girish Sant, a pioneering policy researcher and public interest advocate in the energy sector who passed away unexpectedly in February 2012, have set up a Young Researcher Fellowship (YRF) to encourage young researchers to imbibe his values and approach of high quality analysis, commitment to social equity and emphasis on policy impacts.
Objectives
The objectives of the fellowship are to encourage young Indian researchers to take up public interest oriented research and advocacy in the Indian energy sector, and to provide some financial and professional stability to youngsters at an early stage of their career.
Studying climate change in India- A book review in Economic and Political Weekly
Posted on 12 Jan, 2013 10:44 PMThis article in Economic and Political Weekly is a review of the edited book Handbook of Climate Change and India: Development, Politics and Governance by Navroz Dubash. The author of the article states that the book is an important addition to the body of knowledge on the subject of climate change. The articles in the book are written from diverse view points by authors who are activists, researchers, diplomats, policymakers, and politicians.
Livolink Foundation invites applications for the post of Civil Engineer for its national Diversion Based Irrigation programme - Apply by January 31, 2013
Posted on 12 Jan, 2013 10:29 PM
Place of work
The position will be based in the office of Livolink Foundation, Bhubaneswar, with extensive travel to project locations of the partner organizations across the country. Candidates must be willing to stay in the project/rural locations on short term basis, as and when required.
About Livolink Foundation
Livolink is committed to enhance the socio-economic status of the vulnerable and marginal communities across the country through promoting appropriate prototypes, design technologies related to development and popularizing their application in the field and involved in monitoring and implementation of new and innovative developmental projects financed by government and donor agencies.
The organization assists development agencies at the grassroots by offering know-how, technical guidance, managerial and organizational development support in the areas of poverty alleviation, rural livelihoods, natural resource management, irrigation, habitat and environment and other intervention sectors for the purpose of promoting sustainable and self-reliant social, economic, ecological and human development.
For expanding initiatives of the DBI Secretariat, the organization wishes to appoint a Civil Engineer for its national DBI programme.