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On the Sabarmati riverfront: Urban planning as totalitarian governance in Ahmedabad, Gujarat – An article in EPW
Posted on 10 Jan, 2013 07:05 PMToolkit for solid waste management by Ministry of Urban Development
Posted on 10 Jan, 2013 03:28 PMThis document by Ministry of Urban Development is a toolkit for solid waste management, which is developed under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission. It is prepared with a motive to provide comprehensive knowledge on solid waste management for municipal managers when they implement projects.
LEISA magazine special issues in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu - A compilation of selected articles on combating desertification
Posted on 10 Jan, 2013 12:08 PMLow external input and sustainable agriculture (LEISA) India has come up with a collection of alternative ways of combating desertification in the fragile region of the country in its recent issue. The articles are success stories of such intiatives by farmers and NGOs.
Effect of drinking arsenic-contaminated water in children- Article in Indian Journal of Public Health
Posted on 09 Jan, 2013 10:44 PMThis paper in Indian Journal of Public Health sheds light on the specific impact of arsenic on health of children based on the review of literature on the subject. The effects of chronic arsenic toxicity under the following aspects:
- Psychological
- Skin abnormalities
- Lung diseases
- Defect in intellectual function
- Genetic issues
Moving from local Government provision to private sector participation: Reforming water supply in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Posted on 09 Jan, 2013 08:23 PMUrban infrastructure is poised for some major changes in the country with the current trends of rising levels of urbanisation. However, both Urban Local Bodies (UBL) and water utilities are not fully prepared to meet with the challenge due to their dependence on old governance structures based on public management.
Sand mining – An unexamined threat to water security
Posted on 09 Jan, 2013 08:12 PMSand is a resource whose economic value belies the crucial role it plays in our lives. The process of development in India has so far not taken into account the environmental and social consequences of indiscriminate sand mining.
Everything about water expo - International exhibition & conference on water & wastewater management, EA Water, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai, February 28 to March 2, 2013
Posted on 09 Jan, 2013 10:04 AM
EverythingAboutWater EXPO is South Asia's largest exhibition and conference coverin
Arghyam is looking for a Project Manager – Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) for Sanitation - Apply by January 23, 2013
Posted on 08 Jan, 2013 09:20 PM
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 programmes that address lack of equitable access to water, in a sustainable manner, amongst all citizens, through partnerships and grants across the country.
We are looking for a Project Manager for a Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) project for Sanitation. The Project Manager will lead the Sanitation-BCC project at Arghyam. The term of engagement could be either as a full time consultant or a full time employee. In either case, the person will work from Arghyam’s office in Bangalore.
Place of work
Bangalore
INTACH - Delhi chapter invites applications for a three-month Research Fellowship focussing on traditional building skills in cultural heritage conservation - Apply by January 31, 2013
Posted on 08 Jan, 2013 08:58 PM
Fellowship offered by
The Fellowship
The INTACH (Delhi chapter) Fellowship is established on 19 November 2012 to mark the 'Heritage Week' celebrations at INTACH. A three-month research fellowship will be offered on an annual basis by the Centre for Conservation Training and Capacity Building located at INTACH headquarters in New Delhi. This Fellowship is being established by the Delhi chapter of INTACH to support the activities of the centre in the Delhi NCR region.