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Twelfth five year plan 2012-17 documents by the Planning Commission
Posted on 25 Dec, 2012 10:44 AM1. 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.
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South India left with water storage level lowest in a decade - Roundup of the week's news (December 17 – 23, 2012)
Posted on 24 Dec, 2012 06:41 PMSouth India left with water storage level lowest in a decade
A brief note on emerging water challenges in India
Posted on 13 Dec, 2012 09:33 PMThe 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.
Video: ‘Water futures - It’s everyone’s business’: A talk by Rohini Nilekani
Posted on 13 Dec, 2012 08:40 PMHighlights from the 10-year water policy research programme of the International Water Management Institute and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust discussed at the IWMI - TATA Annual Partners' Meet at Anand, between 28-30 November, 2012
Posted on 05 Dec, 2012 02:06 PMIWMI-Tata water policy research programme is a collaborative initiative between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT).
A comprehensive study of gender issues in slums through JAGORI research: News and policy update from India WASH Forum e-newsletter-October (2012)
Posted on 25 Nov, 2012 06:08 PMThis bi monthly e-Newsletter by the India WASH Forum provides excerpts of the JAGORI study from two slums of Delhi in 2010-11 that look at gender concerns in the context of slum sanitation in India and make some very useful recommendations.
National Foundation for India invites applications for its 18th National Media Fellowship programme - Apply by November 30, 2012
Posted on 23 Nov, 2012 02:46 PMAbout the National Foundation for India