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Droughts and Floods
Voices from the villages: Workshop notes organized by the Barh Mukti Abhiyan in 2008 to raise awareness about floods across North Bihar
Posted on 01 Mar, 2009 02:37 AMThe workshop notes are a record of the actual ground level experiences, understandings/misunderstandings and conversations regarding the floods in North Bihar.
The attached files below are the set of the workshop notes. We welcome comments which will passed back to Barh Mukti Abhiyan.
Press releases - Ganga river basin authority : SANDRP
Posted on 26 Feb, 2009 10:47 AM
A series of Press Releases from sources indicate the progress on the matter of the Ganga River Basin Authority. It makes for an informative read with a candid discussion in the comments section!
Ganga River Basin Authority for Comprehensive Management of the Ganga Basin
PIB Friday, February 20, 2009
Ministry of Environment and Forests
AUTHORITY ENSURES DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS IN SUSTAINABLE MANNER ENSURING ECOLOGICAL FLOWS IN GANGA
The Government today announced the setting up of a National Ganga River Basin Authority. A statement to this effect was made in Parliament by Shri Namo Narain Meena, Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment & Forests. A Notification in this regard is also being issued by the Government.
Polavaram (embankments in Orissa and Chhattisgarh) proposal before EAC
Posted on 16 Feb, 2009 11:14 AM Himanshu Thakkar has attached herewith a letter just sent to the members of the MEF's Expert Appraisal Committee on the river valley projcets regarding the application of Andhra Pradesh to the MEF for "backdoor" clearance of the embankments to be constructed in Orissa and Chhattisgarh to "protect" the areas of these states from going under submergence due to the Polavaram project. The letter is self explanatory.
To: Mr. P. Abraham, Chairman,& All the members,Expert Appraisal Committee on River Valley & Hydroelectric projects, c/o Dr Bhowmik,Impact Assessment Division, Ministry of Environment and Forests, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003
Sub: Objections to EC for Polavaram Multi Purpose Project
Dear Chairman and members of the EAC on River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects, We have come to know from the agenda notes of the 23rd meeting of MoEF's Expert Appraisal Committee for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects to be held on Feb 16-17, 2009 that the committee will be considering Polavaram Multipurpose Project in Andhra Pradesh by Government of Andhra Pradesh (No. J-12011/74/2005-IA.I) for the proposal for the construction of the embankments to protect the lands in Orissa and Chhattisgarh from going under submergence due to the proposed Polavaram project.
Overview of the 2008 Kosi flood situation from Samajik Shaikshanik Vikas Kendra
Posted on 02 Feb, 2009 09:01 PMThe following article is the latest update of an overview of Kosi floods by SSVK. It reveals the ineffective handling and inadequate supply of materials by the Government in the flood hit regions. It also points out the activities done by various organizations and SSVK itself.
Conference Report - Water Resources Policy in South Asia
Posted on 25 Jan, 2009 07:59 AMThe International Conference on Water Resources Policy in South Asia was held in Colombo from December 17-20 at the Taj Samudra. The conference inauguration took off with a grand opening in the presence of 150 guests including special invitees from Sri Lanka.
First hand report on the Bihar flood zone 2008
Posted on 24 Jan, 2009 09:23 AMPriya Ranjan, recently visited the flood hit areas in Bihar recently and found that things were really sad and pathetic. Mushhar communities were surviving on snails and grass-seeds.
GOONJ's urgent appeal to provide for winters in the the flood affected districts of Bihar
Posted on 17 Jan, 2009 02:08 PMThis year we certainly need much larger quantities due to extensive work going on in flood affected areas of Bihar & Orissa. We are thankful to a large number of organizations & individuals who whole-heartedly supported our campaign Rahat Floods.
"Irrigation infrastructure - A view from below"
Posted on 27 Dec, 2008 03:52 AM "Irrigation Infrastructure - A View from below" is a new research study by Chitra Krishnan funded by the "Knowledge in Civil Society" initiative.
Source South Asia: Issue 13 (15 Dec 08)
Posted on 22 Dec, 2008 08:45 AM Since its foundation in 1968, the IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) has facilitated the sharing, promotion and use of knowledge so that governments, professionals and organisations can better suppo