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Traditional diversion-based phad irrigation systems help mitigate risk of crop failure in the drought-prone farmer suicide belt of Vidarbha, Maharashtra
Posted on 11 Jan, 2013 11:56 AMMany of these systems (1) continue to function and are often more sustainable, cost-effective and successfully managed by local institutions. Phads are one such community-based and managed diversion irrigation management system (2) prevailing in the north-western part of Maharashtra and date back to the early 16th century as per historical accounts. The system is prevalent in the Tapi basin on rivers the Panjhra, Mosam and Aram in Dhule and Nashik districts (3).
Phads or diversion-based irrigation systems, are being revived and promoted in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra by Dilasa, a Yavatmal-based voluntary development organisation (Video courtesy: Dilasa)
Forced displacement: A gendered analysis of the Tehri dam project, Uttarakhand - An article in EPW
Posted on 10 Jan, 2013 08:18 PMThis paper by Vandana Asthana in the Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) examines the lived experiences of displaced women based on the empirical findings of research that looks at women displaced by the construction of the Tehri Dam and their relocation elsewhere.
Sand mining – An unexamined threat to water security
Posted on 09 Jan, 2013 08:12 PMSand is a resource whose economic value belies the crucial role it plays in our lives. The process of development in India has so far not taken into account the environmental and social consequences of indiscriminate sand mining.
Statistical year book India 2013- A compilation of data sets by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Posted on 05 Jan, 2013 07:19 PM
Water monitoring challenge in Yamuna basin- Educating communites along the river about the importance of water testing & quality
Posted on 03 Jan, 2013 11:01 PMWater, water everywhere, not a drop to drink! How truly these lines depict the picture of present scenario. There are lots of organizations, people and experts involved in the discussions and making efforts at international level to have safe, sustainable drinking water for all. Yet the efforts are not enough…
A community comes together to revive lakes and ponds in Valni village, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Posted on 02 Jan, 2013 06:58 PMThe 200 old revived lake in Valni village, Nagpur
Join Matri Sadan in their fight to save the Ganga from indiscriminate mining!
Posted on 02 Jan, 2013 12:11 PM
"Ministry of Environment & Forests held responsible for high levels of pollution in major Indian rivers" - The Resource and Information Network for the Coasts' January 2013 newsletter
Posted on 01 Jan, 2013 10:45 PM
The January edition of the TRINet has the following highlights: