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Remote sensing applications: A book by NRSC (2010)
This book by the National Remote Sensing Centre, focusses on remote sensing technology-based applications on land,water, atmosphere and natural disasters. Posted on 01 Feb, 2011 05:52 PM

 

The book covers 16 chapters addressing various applications starting with introduction, state of art technology, case studies, literature review, future trends besides providing relevant references which are more useful for operational scientists and researchers. The resource scientists from Remote sensing & GIS applications area have contributed these chapters.

Questions on the ‘Value’ of a river for Indians - A review of the book "Economics of River Flows" by Dr. Bharat Jhunjhunwala
His new book “Economics of River Flows” takes us through different case studies in the United States. Posted on 01 Feb, 2011 05:38 PM

In his last book, 'Economics of hydropower' Dr. jhunjhunwala comes to a conclusion that we have neglected some very important costs of hydropower, while overestimating its benefit.

Jackfruit is vital for food security, says Bijay Kumar of NHB
“Jackfruit is very important crop for food security. Farmers growing this crop are in remote disadvantageous area. They need to be benefited.” Posted on 01 Feb, 2011 05:26 PM



This is the opinion of Bijay Kumar, Managing Director of National Horticulture Board (NHB). He was expressing this in an exclusive interview to Panasam Wonders.

He regretted “We are not able to exploit its full potential. But as it is a good livelihood option for the weaker sections of the society, it’s high time to concentrate our efforts for its development.”

Corruption has fuelled India's economic growth - OneWorld South Asia interview with Devinder Sharma
Devinder Sharma talks about the pressing farm crisis, the next steps for MGNREGA and howrampant corruption has fuelled India's economic growth. Posted on 01 Feb, 2011 05:18 PM


Devinder Sharma

H20 World 2011- International Conference on Water & Wastewater Management , EP World Media Group, 11th March 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 01 Feb, 2011 04:46 PM

H20 World 2011Integrated water resource development & management for national growth

Multinational Geomatics Capacity Building - Achievements and Challenges, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, 7th - 8th April, 2011, Dehradun
Posted on 01 Feb, 2011 02:33 PM

Indian Institute of Remote Sensing Organizer: Indian Institute of Remote Sensing

Venue:Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun

Topics:

  • Geomatics training and Education in India and International Level
  • Cross Border Education initiatives and achievements
  • Institutional and legal frameworks at national and International level
Grassroutes 2011, Road-trips for Social Change
Posted on 01 Feb, 2011 02:09 PM

GrassroutesGrassroutes is a Fellowship Program that supports outstanding and passionate young people to go on road-trips for social change.  The select group of young people will travel across India, meet change-makers, work with social ventures, learn about developmental issues, live with the community and return with stories of social change, which will enable them to inspire a larger community into taking action.

Wastewater treatment plant - Need for an affordable solution for recycling wastewater
Water is a precious resource and has become precious commodity now. On going Industrialization, population & urbanization pose pressure on water availability. Posted on 01 Feb, 2011 01:20 PM

 Utility value of world’s freshwater resources like lakes and rivers are diminishing rapidly due to over exploitation & pollution. Groundwater, an alternative to surface water is also a natural victim. The rate of ground water drawing versus its re-charge has already disturbed the natural aquifer equations.

Posters on the factors responsible for excess fluoride and fluorosis by MASS Education
The posters present information on fluoride in drinking water and resultant Fluorosis disease spread through 14 states of the country. Posted on 01 Feb, 2011 12:01 PM



Click on the below posters to know more

Private water supply, sanitation and hydropower projects and reforms projects involving privatisation and commercialisation in India - Database by Manthan Adhyayan Kendra
This section by Manthan Adhyayan Kendra consists of databases of projects and programs in India involving privatisation and commercialisation of the water sector. Posted on 31 Jan, 2011 11:16 PM

The database has been developed as a part of Manthan Adhyayan Kendra's engagement in comprehensive monitoring, research and analysis of policies, programs and projects relating to privatisation/commercialisation of water sector.