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Type of rocks – A presentation by ACWADAM
Understanding the three basic types of rocks that are found in nature – igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic is essential for better management of water Posted on 11 Sep, 2010 08:07 PM

This presentation by ACWADAM deals with the three basic types of rocks that are found in nature – igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. Rocks are classified on the basis of minerals & chemical composition, by texture and by the processes that formed them.

Rocks
Seeds of Hope – Forestry - A Lokayan and Planning Commission study
Experiences and stories on agriculture, biodiversity, education, forestry, governance, health, movements and water Posted on 10 Sep, 2010 11:50 PM

This set of case studies is a part of a book prepared by Lokayan in collaboration with the Planning Commission titled “Seeds of Hope", covering themes of agriculture, biodiversity, education, forestry, governance, health, movements and water. The case studies related to forestry are summarized below:

International conference on environment audit - Concerns about water pollution - CAG (2010)
A conference to deliberate on the causes of pollution, governmental action, societal role and responsibility and management of sustainable water systems Posted on 10 Sep, 2010 05:15 PM

CAGThis link on the CAG website provides the details of an international conference that was held on 15-16 March 2010, in the backdrop of the environmental audit proposed by the the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, for management and conservation of the environment .

The purpose of this conference was to deliberate on the causes of pollution, action taken by governments and civil society to address this and environmental, management and legal interventions needed to put lakes, rivers and ground water on the path of sustainability.

More than 20 experts on water and water pollution issues were invited to share their views as panelists during the conference. Apart from these distinguished panelists, the heads of supreme audit institutions from countries like Austria, Maldives, Bangladesh and Bhutan were also present to share their experiences regarding audit of water pollution in their countries.

Allocation of water charges for multi-housing communities in India: Sub-metering and ratio utility billing system (RUBS)
A deliberate competition insinuates among water users as the demand for water increases along with its overuse. All key lies in allocation, reuse and recharge. Posted on 10 Sep, 2010 01:35 PM

 One of the most serious issues of water management is the question how to allocate the water resources to guarantee sufficient amount of water for all demands. That is why, it can be expected that allocation management will gain further importance in the future. It is not exaggerated to declare that “the issue of allocation overshadows all other aspects of water management”. 

Water Jobs via DevNetJobsIndia.org dated September 9, 2010
Posted on 09 Sep, 2010 11:35 AM

Content Courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia

  • Programme Officer-Water

Haritika

Location: Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh
Last Date: September 25, 2010

Water Jobs via Devex.com dated September 9, 2010
Posted on 09 Sep, 2010 11:01 AM

Content Courtesy: Devex

  • WASH Specialist

UNICEF

Location: India
Last Date: 10 September 2010

The essential water : An installation by Sridhar Gangolli at the premises of Alliance Francaise de Bangalore
Sridhar Gangoli uses is art to express the truth around life Posted on 09 Sep, 2010 10:32 AM

Sridhar Gangolli, an artist with the concern about the life and the living, is once again on the pitch of art. In each of his works of art, he tries to be fresh and spontaneous. He bats with the objects and bowls some thoughts, thus he makes his art.

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Engineers training on Decentralised Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS), CDD, Bangalore
Posted on 06 Sep, 2010 01:19 PM

Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society

Organizer: Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society

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

Description:

The Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society is a not-for-profit organisation working in the field of decentralised basic need services across India. Decentralised solutions for waste water treatment, water and energy supply, solid waste management and urban sanitation planning are successfully promoted for the past ten years.