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Acute crisis of water, power and medical facilities in Nepal after earthquake
News this week Posted on 28 Apr, 2015 10:39 AM

Nepal earthquake toll exceeds 4300

Earthquake in Nepal (Source: Krish Dulal)
Workshop on ‘Exploring a Sustainable Future’, Auroville, Puducherry, December 8-14, 2013
An introduction to some of the Auroville technologies, it explores an integral approach to sustainable practices.
Posted on 28 Sep, 2013 01:01 PM

For more information on Auroville, please click here.

To know details on the workshop, click here.

You may download the 'Announcement  Details' from below.

Moving from paddy and sugarcane to less water-intensive crops such as oilseeds, pulses and millets can help resolve the Cauvery water dispute
What happens when two or more states are dependent on same water resource for agricultural purposes ? Do the states compete for the resource or are their needs sufficiently different from each other? What are the consequences of the competition for this precious resource? Posted on 14 Jan, 2013 12:10 AM

What happens when two or more states are dependent on same water resource for agricultural purposes ? Do the states compete for the resource or are their needs sufficiently different from each other? What are the consequences of the competition for this precious resource?

This article sheds light on the dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, for sharing Cauvery river water. The ongoing tussle between the two states has seen a lot of unrest amongst farmers in  form of dharnas, protests, rail roko and non-cooperation by citizens, and disagreement with the agreements made by their respective governments and unending negotiations by governments involved, to come to a mutually agreeable decision.

Industrial policy of Puducherry- A draft by Directorate of Industries &Commerce, Government of Puducherry (2012)
This document is a draft by Directorate of Industries &Commerce, Government of Puducherry that aims to create pollution free, less water intensive and employment oriented industrial growth. Posted on 28 Nov, 2012 07:30 PM

This draft by Directorate of Industries &Commerce, Government of Puducherry covers the following issues:

Caste discrimination in disaster situations in India - Reports by National Dalit Watch
The National Dalit Watch examines the existing policy and disaster response or preparedness regime from the point of view of equity considerations Posted on 21 Sep, 2012 11:00 AM

The National Dalit Watch (NDW), an effort spearheaded by the National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights has prepared a number of  reports on rampant caste discrimination and the urgent need for protection of human rights, particularly Dalit human rights during disaster situations. 

FERAL invites applications JRF position for Puducherry - Apply by March 2012
Posted on 11 Mar, 2012 10:58 AM

feral

FERAL is a team working on various aspects of applied research on ecological and environmental issues. Our key areas of work include wildlife conservation, ecological restoration, natural resource management and capacity building in these areas. To provide a base and support for young researchers to follow their research interests and priorities. To impart training in ecological research, field survey techniques and tools. To apply ecological research to solve issues in natural resource management, conservation and advocacy.

Heavy rains continue in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala - News Roundup (16th to 30th November 2011)
The newsroundup in the last two weeks of November indicates heavy rainfall in the south Indian states. Posted on 14 Dec, 2011 12:14 PM

The most affected will be Tamil Nadu followed by Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala leading to floods, overflowing of dams and damage to property. Assessments of the earthquake in Sikkim are now ready as information is finally available.

MSSRF/ICAR project invites applications for Research Associate & Field Assistance, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry - Apply by December 20, 2011
Posted on 12 Dec, 2011 02:14 PM

Content courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia

MSSRF 

M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) has all along been developing and following a pro-nature, pro-poor, pro-women and pro-sustainable on-farm and non-farm livelihoods through appropriate ecotechnology and knowledge empowerment.

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