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India water expo, Ahmedabad, February 1-3, 2013
Posted on 09 Dec, 2012 12:01 PM

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Report of the Standing Committee on Water Resources suggests inclusion of the subject ‘water’ in the concurrent list of the constitution
The Standing Committee on Water Resources (2012-13) has recently presented the Sixteenth Report of the Committee on ‘Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies' to the Lok Sabha. Some of the important recommendations/ observations of the Committee are included below
Press release
MoWR
Posted on 08 Dec, 2012 12:05 PM

Need for inclusion of the subject 'water' in the Concurrent List of the Constitution to put in place a comprehensive legislative framework
Webinar' on urban rainwater harvesting: Promising solutions and future challenges by Vishwanath Srikantaiah, December 12, 2012
Posted on 07 Dec, 2012 09:41 PM

Webinar
Two teachers from S.N. High School, Perla, Kasargod successfully create a forest on sixteen acres of land
This article by Aarti Kelkar - Khambete tells the story of two teachers from Kasargod district who have successfully converted sixteen acres of barren land into a forest
Aarti Kelkar-Khambete
Posted on 07 Dec, 2012 07:56 PM

This successful effort made by teachers from Kasargod district to convert sixteen acres of barren land on a hill behind the school into a lush, green forest with thick patches of vegetation demonstrates how persistence and a deep commitment to bring about positive improvements in the environment through community effort can
Highlights from the 10-year water policy research programme of the International Water Management Institute and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust discussed at the IWMI - TATA Annual Partners' Meet at Anand, between 28-30 November, 2012
IWMI -Tata water policy research programme aims to draw upon research carried out throughout the country to identify solutions for India's water stress and present these as policy recommendations
Chicu Lokgariwar
Posted on 05 Dec, 2012 02:06 PM

IWMI-Tata water policy research programme is a collaborative initiative between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT). 
Training programme on water footprint assessment & water management, Bureau Veritas, Mumbai, December 19-21, 2012
Posted on 05 Dec, 2012 01:11 AM

Training programme on water footprint assessment & water management
Report of the International conference on Decentralised Wastewater Management, held on November 20 - 22 2012, in Nagpur
A conference on Decentralised Wastewater Management in Asia was organized by the International Water Association (IWA) in Nagpur from 20-22 November 2012. The IWA is a network of water professionals spanning the continuum between research and practice, and covers all facets of the water cycle from water resource management, drinking water treatment and supply to collection and safe disposal of wastewater.
Anisha Nijhawan
Posted on 04 Dec, 2012 05:14 PM

Along with the International Water Association (IWA), co-organisers of this event included BORDA, Germany - Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association, an organisation working towards the sustainable protection of natural resources, poverty alleviation and strengthening of social structures since

Urine-laced biochar - An experiment to sequester carbon and produce nutrient-rich fertilizer: A video demonstration by Dr Srinivasamurthy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
This video describes the efforts made by Dr Srinivasamurthy, from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore to study the utilization of biochar as an absorbent for urine, and to obtain a nutrient enriched fertiliser that can easily be transported in powdered form
Srinivasamurthy
Posted on 04 Dec, 2012 03:51 PM

Lakholaav pond lives on: A perfect example of community initiative and cooperation to keep an urban waterbody alive
In the times when tapped water supply is considered an absolute sign of development, the traditional water harvesting systems are losing their age-old relevance. This is why the Lakholaav pond in Rajasthan assumes greater significance. Located at Marwar Mundwa town in Nagaur district, Lakholaav is an exception. As ponds in other towns have shrunk due to encroachments and dumping of garbage, Lakholaav is providing drinking water to the town the whole year round. Citizens as well as the municipal committee take utmost care ensuring cleanliness and efficient management.
Manu Moudgil
Posted on 04 Dec, 2012 12:38 PM

“According to a folk tale, the pond was developed by Lakha Banjara, a nomad trader whose tribe used to stay put in the area on its way to bigger cities.
Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission- Phase II- A draft of the policy by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (2012)
This document is a draft prepared by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, with an objective to promote ecologically sustainable growth in India, with the active involvement of the states in this endeavour
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
Posted on 03 Dec, 2012 09:43 PM

This draft prepared by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, begins with a brief note on the importance and relevance of solar energy in India and then moves on to elaborate on the following themes
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