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April 4, 2024
Water in agriculture: Navigating the nexus of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration
Tackling India's water crisis: A blueprint for agricultural water efficiency
Women working in the field in India (Image: IWMI Flickr/Hamish John Appleby; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)
March 25, 2024
Managing our domestic water demand
Best practices and tips to reduce water consumption from Bangalore.
Saving every drop counts (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
May 16, 2023
Does micro irrigation really save water?
For achieving real water saving through micro irrigation, a mechanism for water regulation and allocation is essential
Use of micro irrigation technology does not automatically result in a reduction in water consumption (Image: Anton: Wikimedia Commons)
April 25, 2023
जल प्रबंधन में आदर्श गांव बनने को तैयार है पल्थरा
पल्थरा एक छोटा सा आदिवासी गांव है, जो मध्यप्रदेश के पन्ना जिला मुख्यालय से करीब 35 किलोमीटर दूर जंगल में है। यहां समुदाय ने आगे बढ़कर जल प्रबंधन का काम अपने हाथ में ले लिया है और यहां न केवल वर्तमान में नल-जल योजना का सुचारू संचालन हो रहा है, बल्कि भविष्य में पानी की दिक्कत न हो, इस पर भी ध्यान दिया जा रहा है। यहां हर घर में नल कनेक्शन है।
जल प्रबंधन में आदर्श गांव बनने को तैयार है पल्थरा
January 1, 2023
Localised impacts of irrigation on economic development
Results show the impacts of agricultural productivity boosts in India can be highly heterogeneous
Buckingham canal near Kasturba Nagar, Adyar (Image: India Water Portal)
December 25, 2022
An index for impact monitoring of water infrastructure
A study develops a prototype method by employing the remote sensing-based ecological index
rigorous post-implementation monitoring and impact assessment of assets is needed (Image: UN Women)
Invite to the 'CII Water Conclave 2013', Confederation of Indian Industry, Mumbai
An initiative to debate and set in motion few concerted and proactive actions to address national water scenario with due attention.
Posted on 02 Dec, 2013 10:26 AM

For details on the organisers, please click here.
CII Water Conclave 2013
Small MP village inspires neighbours
Once water-deficient, Didakhedi in Madhya Pradesh is now a village with year-round water supply and a sense of community and belonging.
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 08:31 PM

The 200 odd residents of Didakhedi, a sleepy village just 13 kms from Sehore town in Madhya Pradesh, never had adequate water. Two decades ago, most of the farming in the village was done during the monsoons. The village had no electricity and a lone diesel pump operated the shallow dug wells to irrigate some lands during the winter.
Applications invited for 'Community Action Grants', RBC Blue Water Project
RBC Blue Water Project is a wide-ranging program dedicated to protecting fresh water. In 2013-2014, it will support initiatives that help protect water in our growing towns and cities.
Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 03:40 PM

For further information on the RBC Blue Water Project, click here.
Climate talks end in dispute
Policy matters this week: Climate change talks at Warsaw end up in dispute, a new division for the Himalayas and NHRC issues notice to the government on pollution in the Ganga.
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 03:30 PM

Money deals mar climate talks in Warsaw
Unfriendly climate at Warsaw Source: Wikipedia
Request for Proposal ' Survey of GSF Programme Outcomes in India', Global Sanitation Fund
Invite to submit best technical and financial proposal to select the organizationsfor Survey of GSF Programme Outcomes in India .
Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 03:14 PM

For details on the Global Sanitation Fund, India, click here.

You may view details of the request here.

Please see attachment below for details on the Request for Proposal.
Applications invited for 'International Climate Protection Fellowships', Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany
A programme for young climate experts from developing countries interested in conducting a project in Germany and developing long-term collaborations.
Posted on 30 Nov, 2013 06:33 PM

For more information on the foundation, please click here.

To view further details on the fellowship offered, click here.
Call for papers ' Aquatech India Conference, 2014', Aquatech, May 6-8, 2014
A platform to raise awareness of water supply and waste water treatment problems in India.
Posted on 28 Nov, 2013 08:27 AM

For more information on Aquatech India, please click here.

To view further details on the abstracts to be submitted, click here.
Applications invited for a special grants programme on sustainable river basin management 'Life for Rivers', World Wide Fund for Nature
The programme envisions creating a critical mass of knowledge and a vibrant network of ‘River Saviours’ who will contribute towards sustainable management of key rivers in India.
Posted on 24 Nov, 2013 10:10 AM

For more information on the World Wide Fund for Nature, India, please click here.

To view details on the special grants programme, click here or download the brochure from below.
Call for proposals 'Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development', United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
A programme that will identify and accelerate innovative technologies and market-driven approaches that improve water sustainability for boosting food security.
Posted on 21 Nov, 2013 09:39 AM

For more information on the competition, Securing Water for Food, please click here.

For further details download the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from below.
Nominations invited for the 'Jamnalal Bajaj Awards, 2014', Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation
Objective of the awards is to recognize & suitably reward the efforts of people who have dedicated their life to Gandhian Constructive Work.
Posted on 19 Nov, 2013 08:23 AM

For more information on the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, please click here.

To view details on the awards, click here.
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