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India must prepare for future growth by planning a low-water economy - Article in YaleGlobal Online by Rohini Nilekani
Posted on 19 Jul, 2011 12:37 PMArticle and Image courtesy: YaleGlobal Online
Author: Rohini Nilekani
India and China account for one third of the world’s population; each consumes more freshwater than other nations. Per inhabitant per year, though, India uses less than half what’s used in the US, China uses less than one third. This YaleGlobal series examines India and China’s water use, their expectations for rising demand and recognition that shortages will disrupt economic progress.
The Planning Commission of India repeatedly warns that water will become a more serious issue than land or energy for India in years to come, points out Rohini Nilekani, in the second article of the series. India’s transition from an economy based on agriculture to a mixed one, with water use controlled by states rather than the federal constitution, already leads to conflicts. She urges planning for a low-water economy. Good governance and regulatory frameworks can prevent pollution and waste, while encouraging efficiency, reliable and fair allocation, and wise consumer choices.
Thirsty earth: Indian villagers in Gujarat gather to draw water from a well
Impact of climate change on extreme rainfall events and flood risk in India – A paper in Journal of Earth System Science
Posted on 18 Jul, 2011 06:27 AMThe occurrence of exceptionally heavy rainfall events and associated flash floods in many areas during recent years prompted the researchers to study long-term changes in extreme rainfall over India.
Assessing variability of water quality in a groundwater-fed perennial lake of Kashmir Himalayas using linear geostatistics – A paper in Journal of Earth System Science
Posted on 17 Jul, 2011 08:47 PMThe study of the hydrochemistry of the Manasbal lake was done to find out whether the lake water was fit for drinking, irrigation and other purposes.
Geomorphic study for regeneration of aquatic ecosystem in Bareilly – An article in Geospatial World
Posted on 17 Jul, 2011 10:53 AMIt indicates that the aquatic ecosystem of an area disappeared due to unplanned development of agro ecosystems and human settlements. This area was earlier covered with ponds, wetlands and ox-bow lakes. Now, during the rainy season, inhabitants of these wards face severe problem of water logging and pollution.
Public-Private Partnerships in urban water supply for Maharashtra – Tool kit by GoI-ADB PPP Initiative
Posted on 16 Jul, 2011 06:48 PMThe various possible PPP structures for the sector were studied, and their applicability assessed in the context of the selected sample cities. Consultations led to development of term sheets for these PPP structures, which were identified as most suitable and feasible for implementation.
The above exercise has led to development of this report, which may be considered as a tool kit designed to help decision makers decide whether a particular project might be suitable for the PPP route or not. The tool kit can, therefore, be the basis for approving a project implementation structure as part of the overall project approval methodology.
Water quality status of rivers in India – Report of Central Water Commission
Posted on 15 Jul, 2011 06:19 PMThe Level-I Laboratories are located at 258 field water quality monitoring stations on various rivers of India where physical parameters such as temperature, colour, odour, specific conductivity, total dissolved solids, pH and dissolved oxygen of river water are observed.
Kalamandir-CCAF is looking for civil engineering-watershed at East Singhbhum, Jharkhand – Apply by July 20, 2011
Posted on 15 Jul, 2011 04:31 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Kalamandir operates with a vision to foster necessity and accessibility of arts and aesthetics in our day to day social life. We are engaged in constantly supporting, nurturing and disseminating the finer aesthetic sense among individuals, communities, organization s and social groups.
Civil engineer (degree or diploma) with experience of working in watershed development programme of government of India may apply for the post of civil engineer-watershed.
Summer monsoon transforms northeastern Bangladesh - Updates from NASA Earth Observatory in 2011
Posted on 15 Jul, 2011 02:57 PMArticle and Image courtesy: NASA
Bangladesh typically experiences a mild winter from October to March; a hot, muggy summer from March to June; and a warm, rainy monsoon from June to October. By early July 2011, rains had already transformed northeastern Bangladesh.
Indus Equation' report by Strategic Foresight Group - Provides clarifications on the water issues between India and Pakistan
Posted on 13 Jul, 2011 04:38 PMFloods and heavy downpour in West Bengal in June 2011 - A rapid assessment report by Oxfam and Save The Children
Posted on 12 Jul, 2011 02:23 PMArticle courtesy: Corporate Disaster Resource Network
Assessment team:
Oxfam India – Mr. Pradeep Bharwad (Technical Assistance), Mr. Bhaswar Banerjee, Mr. Amit Sengupta
Save the Children - Mr. Abinash Lahkar, Mr. Piyush Kumar
Kajla Jana Kalyan Samity - Tapas Jana and Dipak Banerjee
Areas assessed: Moyna & Panskura Block of East Midnapore District of West Bengal
Assessment date: 24th June, 2011