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September 2, 2024
NGT’s uniform standards: A controversial approach to sewage management
Recommendations made by an expert committee, the NGT's subsequent orders, and a critical analysis of these developments
Drum screens at Bharwara sewage treatment plant (Image: India Water Portal)
September 2, 2024
The promise and pitfalls of India’s BioE3 Policy
The strategic objectives and challenges of India's BioE3 Policy
The transition to a bio-based economy could affect various stakeholders (Image: GetArchive; CC0 1.0)
August 2, 2024
Wayanad landslide tragedy: Balancing nature and development
There is a need for a multi-faceted approach to disaster management, combining advanced monitoring, early warning systems, community preparedness, and sustainable land use practices to mitigate future risks.
Aftermath of a 2022 landslide on Nedumpoil ghat road (Image: Vinayaraj, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)
July 28, 2024
Tap into the numbers: Budget insights on WASH
The budget allocation for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation reflects a steady upward trajectory, underscoring the importance of scaling financial commitments to meet the growing demands of the WASH sector.
Child drinking water from handpump in Guna, Madhya Pradesh (Image: Anil Gulati, India Water Portal Flickr)
July 2, 2024
From scarcity to sharing: How farmers are managing groundwater in Rayalaseema
Community governance for groundwater management
Jasmine on the fields as part of the groundwater collectivisation agreement at Kummara Vandla Palli village, Sri Satya Sai District. (Images: WASSAN/Swaran)
June 30, 2024
How Burhanpur became India's first Har Ghar Jal District
SHGs empower women, ensure sustainability: A model for water tax collection in Burhanpur
Rural water security (Image: Shawn, Save the Children USA; CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
Centre adopts National Water Policy 2012 - Roundup of the week's news (December 24 – 30, 2012)
This roundup of the news this week presents discussions on the adoption of the National Water Policy by the Centre in the midst of objections raised by states that argue on the relevance of water as a state specific resource and not to be controlled by a uniform law followed by news on objections raised against direct cash transfer in food commodities in Chattisgarh, illegal mining in Goa and an update on the garbage crisis in Bangalore
Sabita Kaushal
Posted on 31 Dec, 2012 07:33 AM

Centre adopts National Water Policy, 2012
Conservation across landscapes: A study of the various mechanisms of biodiversity conservation in India
With the increasing threats to our landscapes, biodiversity management can no longer afford to be part of a polarized 'yes or no' argument. Instead,it is vital to seek out and implement a bouquet of negotiated approaches. The diversity of India's landscapes as well as conservation approaches make it a valuable learning tool. This report presents some of these approaches
Faizi S
Krishnan P
Nagar S
Panwar HS
Ramakrishnan R
Saigal S
Singh S
Ved N
Posted on 28 Dec, 2012 02:38 PM

Chapter 1: Background

Biodiversity conservation has normally followed one of two approaches-
India Utility Knowledge and Networking (I-U-KAN) Conference 2013, New Delhi, 12th Feb 2013
Posted on 26 Dec, 2012 03:11 PM

IUKAN 2013

Venue

Hotel Le Meridien
Windsor Place, New Delhi 110001
Twelfth five year plan 2012-17 documents by the Planning Commission
The 3 volumes of the documents for the 12th Five Year Plan, 2012-17 have been released by the government. A brief on the documents is as follows:
Planning Commission (Government of India)
Posted on 25 Dec, 2012 10:44 AM

1. Volume I: Faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth

The document consists of 11 chapters describing the broad vision and aspirations which the Twelfth Plan seeks to fulfil, as it aims to reverse deceleration in growth and targets a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 8.2 per cent.
2-week certificate course in Community-Based Microfinance (CBMF), APMAS, Coady International Institute, Hyderabad, February 11-23, 2013 - Apply by January 5, 2013
Posted on 23 Dec, 2012 09:57 AM

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Venue

National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME)
Yousufguda, Hyderabad - 500 045
Sphere India offers multiple openings - Focal points for various programmes - Apply by December 24, 2012
Posted on 14 Dec, 2012 01:22 PM

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About Sphere India

Sphere India is a National Coalition of Humanitarian Agencies working in India. The members include key nodal agencies from Govt. of India, UN Agencies, INGOs, NGO Networks and National NGOs. Sphere India works with the mission to enhance the quality and accountability of humanitarian Action in India and protecting the rights and dignity of people affected by natural calamities or conflict situations in India.

Location

New Delhi with travel (50%)

Job description

The focal point coordinates and leads all the work related to the programme. He/she will play the key role in engaging respective programmatic and thematic sub-committee, drafting action plans as per suggested strategies and leading the implementation of activities. He/she is expected to manage all project management functions for the agreed projects and assist in program development.

A brief note on emerging water challenges in India
The paper argues that the current social and demographic changes in India are putting pressure on water resources leading to exploitative demand for access to and control over water resources
Vijay Bhaskar
Posted on 13 Dec, 2012 09:33 PM

The contemporary Indian social, demographic context is witnessing steady rise in demand over water resources and experiencing crunch in its access and availability, clubbed with livelihoods challenges never before. On the contrary, meager policy instruments, inadequate institutional capacities and lack of machinery in place to address or ensure sustainability of its resources.
Future workshop: Resource governance in the 21st Century, HBF and CSE, New Delhi, January 14-17, 2013 - Apply by December 10, 2012
Posted on 10 Dec, 2012 09:45 PM

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Dialogue with impact investors, Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bangalore, December 12, 2012
Posted on 09 Dec, 2012 12:53 PM

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Organizers
WASSAN invites applications for the posts of 'Coordinator – Capacity building' in Chhattisgarh - Apply by December 15, 2012
Posted on 29 Nov, 2012 10:43 AM

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About WASSAN

WASSAN is a national level resource support organization working mainly for strengthening community based natural resource management programs in different parts of the country.

WASSAN and its partners are providing capacity building support services to State Level Nodal Agency, Government of Chhattisgarh from Nov 2012. As part of this mandate, WASSAN is establishing a secretariat for supporting Integrated Watershed Management Projects (IWMP) in Chhattisgarh state. WASSAN is looking for a team of professionals who could be part of this secretariat at Raipur, Chhattisghar state.

Coordinator – Capacity building (2 positions) - Requirements

Persons with at least 5 years of experience in participatory watershed management with a specific focus on capacity building; research and technical support services are expected to apply.

Post graduates in engineering, social work, agriculture and other relevant disciplines are eligible to apply.

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