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July 10, 2023 By fostering strong collaborations and pooling resources, cities can collectively address the challenges of data-driven urbanization, says NIUA report
There is tremendous transformative potential of data driven approaches in shaping urban environments (Image: Needpix, CC0)
September 1, 2021 Best practices for holistic urban water management in Chennai Metropolitan Area
These bright plastic jugs are ubiquitous in Chennai and Tamil Nadu. (Image: McKay Savage, Flickr Commons; CC BY 2.0)
December 26, 2019 Policy matters this week
The Mandovi river disputed between Karnataka and Goa (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
December 6, 2019 A report by the India Rivers Forum highlights the need to focus further than the main stem of the Ganga river.
Distant snow clad mountains, the smaller hills and the Ganga river (Image: Srimoyee Banerjee, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
December 4, 2019 To adapt well & build resilience, climate change strategies need to factor in efforts towards water security, writes Vanita Suneja, Regional Advocacy Manager (South Asia), WaterAid.
Image credit: WaterAid/Prashanth Vishwanathan
Where and how is the state - Accessing water and the state in Mumbai and Johannesburg - Journal of Asian and African Studies
It is difficult for 'poor' to access institutions as they are often created by closing down avenues of access, the report says. Posted on 29 Oct, 2011 05:28 PM

This paper published in the Journal of Asian and African Studies examines the argument that the political and institutional contexts of service delivery shape people's access to the state and its resources and also the mediation between citizens and g

Water Hackathon, sponsored by the World Bank's Water and Sanitation Program (WSP), Indian Institute of Human Settlements and India Water Portal in October 2011
People from the water sector and software developers come together for the Water Hackathon. Posted on 28 Oct, 2011 12:27 PM

DJRC invites applications for Research Associate (Socio-Economic), Bhubaneswar – Apply by October 15, 2011
Posted on 12 Oct, 2011 05:11 PM

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D.J. Research and Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. (DJRC) was formed by team of nationally and internationally experienced professionals in the year 2002. DJRC has its headquarters in Bhubaneswar, India with resident offices in every region of India and many parts of the world. With this reach we are able to provide timely and quality service to our valued clients.

Social exclusion and policy recommendations for the 12th Plan - WASH News and policy update
Bi-monthly e-Newsletter of the India WASH Forum, Issue 20, September 2011 Posted on 11 Oct, 2011 09:52 PM

Content courtesy: India WASH Forum

India WASH Forum

Draft Jharkhand Industrial Policy (2011) - What does it say on water ?
The policy introduces the concept of differential water tariff. Posted on 06 Oct, 2011 09:50 PM

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Image courtesy: Jharkhand State Industrial Development Corporation

The Jharkhand industrial policy (draft) 2011 has been formulated with the basic objective of optimally utilizing the available resources in planned and systematic manner for the industrialization of the state. It is aimed at enhancing value addition of the natural and human resources in an efficient manner to generate additional employment and resources for growth and development of the state.

Jalanidhi-2 programme of the Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency
A report on environmental assessment and environmental management framework - Posted on 06 Oct, 2011 03:20 PM

This report deals with environmental assessment and environmental management framework for the World Bank supported Jalanidhi-2 programme of the Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (KRWSA), an important player in rural water supply and sanitation sector of the state.

Health on Stage open day, September 30 2011 in Bangalore
Priya Desai writes about the event "Health on Stage Open Day". Posted on 03 Oct, 2011 05:16 PM
Different designs, same management: A note from Water Initiatives Odisha on Rengali dam and flood management
‘Did we manage the Rengali dam the way we managed Hirakud?’ asks Water Initiatives Odisha Posted on 28 Sep, 2011 09:57 AM

Water Initiatives Odisha, brings out a special note on this issue in response to the latest spell of the flood disaster in northern Odisha Rivers.

Regional plan for Goa - Interim report by the task force - Government of Goa (2008)
This interim report is an outcome of the initiative undertaken by the Government of Goa to prepare a broad based Regional Plan for Goa for the prospective horizon year 2021 AD. Posted on 27 Sep, 2011 04:52 PM

The Government of Goa notified a Task Force to develop this plan, which comprised of members of the government, architects, conservationists, and members of the Chambers of Commerce.

The report is divided into the following sections: 

Chapter 1: Planning for a better Goa

Procedure to be followed for consideration of projects that involve forestland for grant of environment clearance
MoEF comes up with a new order prescribing the procedure to be followed for consideration of projects for environmental clearance, which involve forestland. Posted on 25 Sep, 2011 04:59 PM

The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has based on consultation with stakeholders revised the procedure to be followed for consideration of projects that involve forestland for grant of environment clearance under EIA Notification, 2006. The requirement of information/data/documents for such projects is also outlined in the office memorandum.

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Image courtesy: Ministry of Environment and Forests 

The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) had earlier issued an office memorandum vide no. J-11015/200/2008-IA.II(M) dated 31.3.2011 prescribing the procedure to be followed for consideration of projects for environmental clearance, which involve forestland.

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