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The report of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (2010)
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 08:26 PM
KWDT-II freshly assessed the yearly yields in the Krishna and determined the award on the basis of the yearly yield at 65 per cent dependability which was assessed at a total of 2,293 tmcft.
In its order, announced in an open court, the tribunal allocated a total share of 1,001 tmcft to Andhra Pradesh, 911 tmcft to Karnataka and 666 tmcft to Maharashtra with certain restrictions imposed on each State in keeping with the dependable flows of the rivers on which the allocations have been made. The allocation under the first award (KWDT I) was 811 tmcft for Andhra Pradesh, 734 tmcft for Karnataka and 585 tmcft for Maharashtra.
Managing Natural Resources -A report by IDSAsr
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 04:24 PMThe scarcity value of natural resources has risen due to rising pressure of human population and demands made by modern economics progress. As such managing these resources has become very important.
Booklets on water quality, river pollution and rainwater harvesting by Janhit Foundation
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 04:16 PMThe three booklets discuss the issues of water quality, river pollution, and rainwater harvesting, in detail.
Documentary on mining - "Niyamgiri, You are Still Alive"
Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 02:31 PMIn 2006 Sterlite, a subsidiary of UK mining company Vedanta built a refinery in Niyamgiri Hills, Orissa, India. The intention was to mine bauxite from the Niyamgiri Hills, which is in reserved forest. It is also home to indigenous communities who are dependent on it for their livelihood.
WaterAid is looking for the position of Finance Officer based in New Delhi
Posted on 14 Jan, 2011 03:27 PMForwarded to the portal by: Chandra Ganapathy, WaterAid
Based in: New Delhi
Salary: The package for the position will be around Rs.6.5 lakh Gross per annum
WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.
WaterAid is looking for the position of Regional Manager based in Lucknow
Posted on 14 Jan, 2011 02:41 PMForwarded to the portal by: Chandra Ganapathy, WaterAid
Based in: Lucknow
Salary: The package for the position will be around Rs. 8.65 lakh Gross per annum.
WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.
Job openings from Water for People
Posted on 12 Jan, 2011 03:43 PMForwarded to the portal by : Solutionexchange
- Finance and Accounts Manager
Location: Kolkata (Transferable)
Package Range : 3.60 – 6.10lacs (A competitive package for right candidate)
Last Date: 15 January 2011
December 2010 - January 2011: "Dams, Rivers and People" - The SANDRP newsletter
Posted on 11 Jan, 2011 01:00 PM
The SANDRP newsletter for December 2010 - January 2011 continues its critical analysis of dams, irrigation and related issues:
- Water Crisis in Ramsar Wetlands of India
- India dodged UN to get climate credits?
Conservation of urban lakes as potential sources of freshwater - Paper presented at the National Seminar on Water and Culture (2007)
Posted on 09 Jan, 2011 11:52 PMThe author sees the need for the conservation, maintenance and management of these ancient water bodies for the supply of water to cities. The author suggests that there is need to integrate traditional wisdom with modern water resource management.
Sanitation is sexy challenge : Winners announced
Posted on 07 Jan, 2011 10:54 AMArticle and Image Courtesy: Acumen Fund
Author: James Wu
The judges votes are in, and we’re excited to announce the winners for the Search for the Obvious Sanitation is Sexy challenge.