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AFPRO propagates Geospatial Technology (GT) solutions in Natural Resource Management (NRM)
Action for Food Production (AFPRO) is a national level NGO providing Socio-technical services for rural development Posted on 28 Apr, 2011 11:40 AM

. It has been recognized as an ‘Organization of National Importance’ by the Government of India vides notification no.124/2004 F. No. 200/59/2003 – ITAI dated 26 March, 2004.

AFPRO propagates Geospatial Technology (GT) solutions for planning and implementing environmentally sound interventions related to development of land and water resources, food security and rural livelihoods. The experiences of AFPRO range from designing spatial database(s), adoption of GT in understanding changes in existing natural resources, impact assessment and role of community in better management of natural resources. Based on its varied experience in Natural Resource Management (NRM), watershed management, water & sanitation, protected area management and rural development has been identified as organisational thrust areas.

A structure for environment governance: A perspective on proposed National Environmental Protection Agency – A commentary in Economic and Political Weekly
The objective of this note is to share the salient aspects of the discussion more widely with a view to furthering debate on environmental governance in the country. Posted on 27 Apr, 2011 07:46 PM

This report on a round table held in November 2009 by a cross section of activists, policy analysts and academics deals with a move by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to restructure the environmental governance structure of the country through the proposed National Environmental Protection Agency.

Training programme on ‘Towards Sustainable Community Based Sanitation’ – Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society, 20th – 24th June, 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 27 Apr, 2011 04:39 PM

Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination SocietyOrganizer: Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society

Venue: Centre for Advanced Sanitation Solutions (CASS), Kengeri, Bangalore

Topics:

  • Introduction to CBS: Necessities and problems
  • Basics and coherence of waste, sanitation, health and development 
  • Participatory planning methods: Tools and techniques of community involvement
  • Roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders
Sugarcane cultivation - Videos in Tamil from Makkal Television
Watch Mr.Thirunarasu, General Manager of Thiru Arooran Sugar Mills speak about sugarcane cultivation in this edition of 'Malarum Bhoomi', on Makkal Television. Posted on 27 Apr, 2011 02:52 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water conservation and Islam ? A blog post by Ausaf Malik
All of religions that exist in the world now-a-days describe the importance, needs, significant features, physical, geographical and environmental science theories and concepts. Posted on 27 Apr, 2011 02:29 PM

Many of the ancient old age stories describes also in these holy text, but only two religion have more sensitive about to water conservation concept in their religious thoughts, as well as in the traditions also.

A demo on the use of hydrosheds (hydrological data & maps based on shuttle elevation derivatives) at multiple scales for Orissa
If you don’t have what you need, the only solution is to build it. The United States of America has its own National Hydrographic dataset for the complete nation. Posted on 27 Apr, 2011 02:21 PM

The national hydrographic dataset can be used to delineate watersheds and mark all streams and channels that contribute to the flow at the outlets of these watersheds. Even though I was able to find out pdfs created by the National Information Center, I felt we need something better than the pdfs.

Wagatech Pvt. Ltd. is looking for Technical cum Sales & Marketing executives
Posted on 27 Apr, 2011 01:58 PM

Wagatech offers creative solutions for Water and Gas industry. With its innovative leakage detection systems it facilitates conservation of vital resources like Water and Gas. Wagatech with its strategic partnership with vonRoll hydro, Switzerland shall bring in its global expertise and rich experience of managing most diverse utility networks on the planet to Indian subcontinent. Wagatech focuses on assisting municipal bodies, utility service providers as well as water distributing companies to plan, design and implement modern technologies and infrastructure, reduce transit losses in their distribution infrastructure and avoid possible damage to the public and private property due to leakages.

Profile of MEP Engineering - A specialized low cost piping design and drafting services in India
MEP engineering India is a comprehensive outsourcing MEP engineering design and drafting services Provider Company Posted on 27 Apr, 2011 01:55 PM

 We have professional team of engineers, designers and drafters involved in product design also having vast experience in all areas of mechanical design and drafting projects. The design of a piping system can have a significant impact on the successful operation of your mechanical project. Items such as sump design, suction piping design, suction and discharge pipe size, etc needs to be carefully considered before they are implemented and for that you need extremely perfect and accurate piping design and drawings.

Dwarekeshwar river basin of West Bengal : A unique combination of flash flood zone, monsoonal flood zone & tidal zone
For a rational approach to planning and design of water resources projects, an understanding of the morphology and behaviour of the river is a pre-requisite. Posted on 27 Apr, 2011 12:59 PM

Dwarekeshwar river basin of West Bengal : An Unique Combination In India, at national level when all the planners are saying about the water grid, river linking project, i

Flood extent in Pakistan - Updates from NASA Earth Observatory
Monsoon rains are a regular occurrence in parts of Pakistan, but the monsoon rains that arrived in the summer of 2010 were anything but normal. Posted on 26 Apr, 2011 11:41 AM

 

 La Niña conditions increased atmospheric moisture and an unusual pattern in the jet stream trapped rainy weather over the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, nationwide rain totals were 70 percent above normal in July, and 102 percent above normal in August.

Flood extent in Pakistan - Updates from NASA Earth Observatory

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