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July 15, 2024
Meter, Measure, Manage: Engineering a data-based approach for water conservation
Kritsnam where engineering meets hydrology, founded by K. Sri Harsha focuses on developing accurate, easy to install, tamper-proof, and weather-proof smart water metering solutions to deal with the growing water crisis in India.
An AI generated image, highlighting water shortage and use of tankers to provide water but water being wasted when available (Image Source: Praharsh Patel)
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 13, 2024
Decommissioning of open wells: Is all well in the villages?
The rising trend of abandoning open wells for borewells in Chikkaballapur and Annamayya districts, and the potential negative consequences of this shift.
Borewell proliferation may dry up open wells (Image: FES)
May 19, 2024
How do your everyday choices impact the world's resources?
The surprising connection between Wikipedia, beaches, and your water bottle.
A top down image of a lush green forest in a sacred grove in Meghalaya (Image created by: Sreechand Tavva)
May 15, 2024
बेहिसाब भूजल दोहन भूकंप के खतरे को विनाशकारी बना देगा
बेहिसाब भूजल दोहन भूकंप के खतरे को विनाशकारी बना देगा। हाल फिलहाल के दो अध्ययन हमारे लिए खतरे का संकेत दे रहे हैं। एक अध्ययन पूर्वी हिमालयी क्षेत्र में भूकंप के आवृत्ति और तीब्रता बढ़ने की बात कर रहा है। तो दूसरा भूजल का अत्यधिक दोहन से दिल्ली-NCR क्षेत्र के कुछ भाग भविष्य में धंसने की संभावना की बात कर रहा है। दोनों अध्ययनों को जोड़ कर अगर पढ़ा जाए तस्वीर का एक नया पहलू सामने आता है।
भूजल का अत्यधिक दोहन
May 12, 2024
Atal Bhujal Yojana: Bridging ambition with reality
Rethinking community engagement in the Atal Bhujal Yojana
Towards sustainable groundwater management (Image: IWMI)
Invitation for Certificate course 'Understanding Groundwater', ACWADAM, Pune, January 6-21, 2014
An initiative to strengthen Civil Society capabilities in groundwater management, using the watershed management platform.
Posted on 18 Oct, 2013 09:16 AM

For details on the training programme on groundwater training, please click here.

For further information on course, please see attachement below.
Invite to TARAgram Yatra 'Safe water for all and always', Development Alternatives, New Delhi & Orchha, Bundelkhand
A forum for stimulating debate, exchanging ideas, experiences and learning of professionals working in this sector.
Posted on 18 Oct, 2013 08:57 AM

For details on this yatra, please click here.

To register for the same, click here.

The draft agenda and the background note for the same are attached below.
TARAgram Yatra 2013
Cyclone Phailin finally wanes
News this week: Cyclone Phailin wanes, Chandrapur power plant pollutes city and Central Railways save power worth Rs. 5 crore.
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 15 Oct, 2013 12:26 PM

Cyclone Phailin finally wanes
Phailin over the Bay of Bengal (Wikimedia)
110 countries pledge to phase out mercury
Policy Matters this week: 110 countries sign Minamata convention, railways to have bio-toilets and Water Bill to include sewerage charges in Ahmedabad.
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 15 Oct, 2013 09:10 AM

110 countries sign Minamata convention to ban mercury
No more mercury thermometers (Wikimedia)
Applications invited for the post of 'Programme Associate', Water Aid, Bhopal
Call to be part of a programme focus that helps in promoting and securing the rights and access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation.
Posted on 10 Oct, 2013 02:15 PM

For more information on the organization 'Water Aid', please click here.

To know further details on the vacany, click here.

Please find the 'Application form' attached below.
Registration open for a short course 'Water resources of India', Mohile Parikh Centre, Mumbai
A short course based on the book 'Oxford India Short Introductions' which are authoritative and accessible introductions to different aspects of India, facilitated by the author A. Vaidyanathan.
Posted on 09 Oct, 2013 09:12 AM

For details on the course, please click here.

For more information on the book 'Water resources of India', Oxford University Press, India, click here.
Mohile Parikh Centre, Mumbai
Invitation of sealed tenders for 'Execution of solar power based mini Drinking Water Supply project', State Government, Odisha
A contract of solar energy based dual pump piped water supply schemes under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) in Integrated Action Plan (IAP) districts of the Odisha state.
Posted on 07 Oct, 2013 05:32 PM

For details on the tender call notice, please click here.

For further information on the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency, click here.

The notice is attached below for your consideration.
Rajasthan's drinking water most contaminated
News this week: Rajasthan's drinking water most contaminated, artificial oxygen to clean Ulsoor lake and 20% government schools in Delhi don't have water connection.
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 06 Oct, 2013 10:54 PM

Rajasthan's drinking water most contaminated
Right to safe drinking water (Source: Merck Group)
Invite to a State level workshop 'Groundwater laws in Tamil Nadu', The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
A workshop to understand the legal system that relies on the scientifically and socially unsound common law principles relating to groundwater use & ownership.
Posted on 05 Oct, 2013 09:59 PM

Background of the programme

The State level workshop aims to:

  • Explore laws relating to groundwater resources
  • Create a platform for the participants to interact with lawyers,technocrats and bureaucrats to understand the working of groundwater laws in Tamil Nadu

Participation
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
Nominations invited for 'Sankalp Awards 2014', Sankalp Forum
A leading social enterprise recognition platform, Sankalp Forum, calls emerging enterprises to apply to 7 high-impact diverse categories for the awards.
Posted on 02 Oct, 2013 04:33 PM

To read more on Sankalp Forum, please click here.

For more information on the awards, please click here.

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