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Horticulture Mission, Bihar calls for Certification of Organic Farming & Global Gap Farming - Apply by November 15, 2011
Posted on 06 Nov, 2011 08:33 PM
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Expression of Interest/ Proposals are invited from the interested Service providers/accredited agency for adoption & certification of organic farming in Vegetables and Litchi fruit orchards areas of Bihar at farmer‟s level and related activity, as well as training to the identified government agency towards adoption, certification and marketing of organic produce.
Northeast monsoon arrives in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep and coastal Andhra Pradesh, snowfall in Himachal and Kashmir - News Roundup (15 to 31 October 2011)
Posted on 06 Nov, 2011 04:59 PMThe monsoon has become active in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep and parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh. There are also reports of heavy rainfall in parts of Karnataka. At the same time, news from the north in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir includes reports of a cold wave and rains and the first snowfall of the season.
Northeast monsoon
WALAMTARI, Hyderabad, invites applications for fellowship program on Integrated Water Management - Apply by November 15, 2011
Posted on 06 Nov, 2011 10:53 AMThe Water and Land Management Training & Research Institute (WALAMTARI) is recognized as one of the only four Class-I Institutes in AP and is widely known in India and outside for the activities under Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM). The Institute has faculty from two major streams connected with Irrigated Agriculture i.e. Irrigation Engineering and Agriculture. Faculty from both these streams is mainly practicing professionals and hence their inputs are straight from the field and hence more practical and hands-on. WALAMTARI has collaboration from professional engineering bodies like the Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), National Construction Academy (NAC), etc. WALAMTARI is in the process of developing a pool of Roving Trainers (RT) from out of practicing farmers and engineers for more effective and enlarged practical capacity building at local level.
ICRISAT calls for Proposals on Village Dynamics Studies, India & Bangladesh - Apply by November 15, 2011
Posted on 06 Nov, 2011 08:55 AMContent courtesy: Fundsforngos
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these poor people to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agriculture. ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, with two regional hubs and four country offices in sub-Saharan Africa.
Water poverty in urban India - A study of major cities - A seminar paper - Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Posted on 05 Nov, 2011 12:02 PMThis seminar paper submitted for the UGC Summer Programme at the Jamia Millia Islamia University describes the findings of a study that explored the quantity of water used in domestic households vis-à-vis the recommended quantity of water consumption in seven major Indian cities, n
School of Agriculture IGNOU, invites applications for Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM)
Posted on 05 Nov, 2011 07:19 AMSchool of Agriculture (SoA) was established in 2005 with a mission to improve & sustain productivity & quality of human life in rural areas through Open & Distance Learning (ODL) system in agriculture & allied sectors. The school has already launched four Post Graduate, eleven Vocational & two Awareness Programmes successfully & is in the process of designing a number of new programmes of regional & national importance
Aquatech India 2012 - Call for paper abstracts on integrated waste and water management – Apply by November 15, 2011
Posted on 04 Nov, 2011 08:38 PM
The 3rd edition of Aquatech India promises to be a one-of-its-kind, international, high quality water technology event serving the complete Indian water sector. Aquatech India incorporates all sectors of process, drinking and waste water industries under one roof, making it the only complete platform for the exciting Indian water sector. Recognized for its excellence in providing unmatched marketing opportunities and exposure, the event is set to make an even more lasting impression on both the exhibitors as well as delegates.
Efficacy, effectiveness and acceptability of closed containers, Moringa oleifera and in-home chlorination - A paper from AJTMH
Posted on 04 Nov, 2011 12:38 PMThis study published in the journal The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (AJTMH) aimed at assessing water contamination and the relative effectiveness of three options for point-of-use water treatment in South India.
Advancing development - Towards sustainable livelihoods - Madurai Symposium - DHAN Foundation - September 14-18 ( 2011)
Posted on 04 Nov, 2011 08:47 AMThe Madurai Symposium organised by the
A course on policies, politics & practices of environmental management, CSE, December 19, 2011 – January 6, 2012, New Delhi
Posted on 04 Nov, 2011 08:22 AMOrganizers: Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) & Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Venue: Anil Agarwal Green College, 38, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi–110062
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi. CSE researches into, lobbies for and communicates the urgency of development that is both sustainable and equitable.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is an international development organisation that removes barriers to development through engineering. Its programmes provide opportunities for young people to learn about technology's role in tackling poverty. Supported by the EWB-UK community, its members can work on projects around the globe.