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Sisyphean labours - Domestic water supply in the central-western Himalayas
A paper that informs that domestic water supply, mistakenly referred to as drinking water supply, is a state subject under the Indian constitution. Posted on 11 Sep, 2009 01:11 PM

This paper by the People's Science Institute informs that domestic water supply, mistakenly referred to as drinking water supply, is a state subject under the Indian constitution. However, policies and programmes are ususally set within a national framework as a part of the national five year plans. Domestic water supply programme performance in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have followed national trends.

Experience sharing workshops on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) - A report
This report from WASSAN provides details of workshops organised by People's Science Institute (PSI) in October 2006 as a first step towards sharing the experiences of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) to develop professional capabilities in the field of SRI method of paddy cultivation. Posted on 29 Aug, 2009 02:55 PM

SRIThis report available on the  Watershed Support Services And Activities Network (WASSAN) site provides the details of three workshops organised by People's Science Institute (PSI) in October 2006 in the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as a first step towards sharing the experiences of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method with the stakeholders group as well as assist the voluntary organisations in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to develop professional capabilities in the field of SRI method of paddy cultivation.

Paper and pulp mills pollute Uttarakhand hills
An article from Down to Earth on the pollution caused due to the paper and pulp units in several villages across Uttarakhand Posted on 20 Aug, 2009 04:49 PM

Villagers and townsfolk of Lalkuan, Bindukhatta, Pantnagar, Kichha, Bazpur and Kashipur in Uttaranchal's terai belt are beset by water and air pollution, and have picked up a struggle against a number of red-category (most polluting) paper and pulp units and distilleries in the districts of Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar and Hardwar, which are polluting the Uttarakhand hills with impunity.

Infiltration wells in the Himalayas - Videos by Pan Himalayan Grassroots Development Foundation
Video snippets to explain the concept of infiltration wells and its construction Posted on 12 Jun, 2009 09:38 AM

This is a DVD made by a non-profit group that has been uploaded to the web where it could reach many more people and add visibility to your organisation's work. If you would like India Water Portal to do something similiar with your organisation's DVD , please mail us at portal@arghyam.org

Dams, Rivers and People (April - May 09): Poor track record of the NDA & UPA in the water sector
Dams, Rivers and People (April - May 09): Poor track record of the NDA & UPA in the water sector Posted on 08 Jun, 2009 04:00 PM

Forwarded to the Portal by: Himanshu Thakkar, SANDRP

The latest edition of the Dams, Rivers and People Newsletter is out !

Naini Tissues Ltd, Uttarakhand, undertakes effort for water management as a corporate initiative (2007)
Naini tissues, which manufactures writing and printing grade paper, has achieved the best process and utility parameters among plants of its kind Posted on 27 May, 2009 11:51 AM

This presentation provides information on the efforts undertaken by Naini Tissues Uttarakhand, at water conservation. This company, which manufactures writing and printing grade paper, has achieved the best process and utility parameters among plants of its kind.

Water management traditions in the central-western Himalayas : a study by People's Science Institute
The study reviews a variety of water harvesting structures that have evolved over the millennia in central western Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand Posted on 22 May, 2009 03:53 PM

The report highlights how traditionally, local communities exercised rights of ownership, use and management over their natural resources in the Himalayan states. They devised a variety of management systems suited to their own specific situation. Sanskar (precepts and rites), sanskriti (culture and customary practices) and niti (state policy and administration) were the bases of water harvesting traditions and their longevity. Individual dharma and social customs were the necessary conditions for sustaining these traditions, while local autonomy in resource management was the critical sufficient condition.

Multi criteria analysis using GIS for groundwater resource evaluation for Rawasen and Pili watershed in Uttar Pradesh - a paper in GIS development
Groundwater evaluation of Rawasen and Pili watersheds are carried out through the study using remote sensing, geographical information system (GIS) and multi-criteria analysis of decision support Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:15 PM

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Ministry of agriculture implements Uttaranchal decentralised watershed development project (1999 – 2005)
The project envisages participatory watershed development and management in Uttaranchal to enhance livelihood opportunities and institutional strengthening in the state Posted on 12 May, 2009 03:41 PM

The Uttaranchal decentralised watershed development project was being implemented (1999 – 2005) with World Bank assistance in the state.

Geomorphologic and land use planning for Danda watershed in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttar Pradesh
The study attempts to quantify geomorphological characteristics and derive land use information for Danda watershed in Tehri Garhwal district using remote sensing digital data Posted on 11 May, 2009 04:26 PM

This study by the National Institute of Hydrology deals with the geomorphologic & land use planning for Danda watershed in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttar Pradesh.

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