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Sikkim's citizens say NO! to dams
Posted on 13 Jan, 2014 02:18 PMHydropower is considered as 'green' power and the Sikkim Government's policy has been to synchronize development imperatives with conscious efforts on environment sustainability. This paper presents the results of a survey carried out among communities living along a 54-km long project affected stretch of the Teesta river.
Small schemes, big impact
Posted on 13 Jan, 2014 01:54 PMDespite being endowed with adequate rainfall, most parts of the Himalayas are considered water-stressed for both agricultural and domestic purposes. This is mainly due to the seasonality of precipitation, which is concentrated to the monsoon months. It remains dry for rest of the year.
Resource-rich Sikkim must save for its future
Posted on 13 Jan, 2014 01:30 PMThe term ‘water tower’ has been widely adopted to express the importance of mountains in providing freshwater to downstream areas. In fact, more than half of humanity relies on freshwater from mountain regions (UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation).
Damming Bhutan affects India
Posted on 06 Jan, 2014 08:54 AMHydropower development in Bhutan has gained considerable ground as a sector capable of contributing to the development of the country. In 2012, Bhutan earned $177 million through energy export. However, these developmental activities are also prone to natural hazards like landslides since the region lies in a high risk earthquake prone zone and also registers heavy rainfall.
Restoring water supply to Nagaland's hills
Posted on 06 Jan, 2014 08:52 AMNagaland depends on surface sources such as streams, rivulets, springs and ponds, which are monsoon fed for its drinking water. However, the quantity of water in these sources has depleted across the state. This could be due to deforestation, jhum cultivation and other human intervention.
Call for Abstracts and Event Proposals ' World Water Week', Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), Stockholm
Posted on 04 Jan, 2014 09:04 AMFor more information on the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), click here.
For further details on the event, that has the theme of 'Energy and Water', click here.
Invite to 'Water Seminar & Gujarat Water Summit 2014', Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Ahmedabad
Posted on 31 Dec, 2013 05:56 PMOrganiser details
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Venue
Gujarat University Convention Centre, Ahmedabad
Why visit the summit
Invitation for National Conference ' Piped water supply and sewerage systems', Institution of Public Health Engineers, New Delhi
Posted on 30 Dec, 2013 04:18 PMOrganisersDelhi Regional Centre of the Institution of Public Health Engineers, India Venue Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi Themes of the sessions • National strategy and policy framework for water supply and sanitation in urban and rural areas. • Approaches for project formulation. • Pipes of different materials – metallic, plastic, cement, dual wall and their specifiCall for Abstracts for 'International conference on Climate Change, ICCC-2014', Yadava College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, May 28-31, 2014
Posted on 29 Dec, 2013 03:40 PMFor more information on the organisers, Yadava College, Madurai, click here.
To view details on the ICCC-2014, please download attachment from below.
Digital tools as a catalyst for change
Posted on 22 Dec, 2013 04:39 PMCan a mobile or an internet connection improve the visibility and prospects of an organization? Will it help create exposure and result in further outreach?