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Water and wastewater analysis – A guide manual by Central Pollution Control Board
Posted on 03 Oct, 2011 10:14 PMThis guide manual on water and wastewater analysis prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), caters to the need of evolving a simplified code of practice for the lab
Cabinet approves new Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Bill (2011)
Posted on 01 Oct, 2011 11:42 AMContent courtesy: Press Information Bureau
The Cabinet has taken a decision to place a proposal with Parliament to introduce the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill (MMDR Bill), 2011, in terms of the National Mineral Policy, 2008 and also repeal the existing Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
IGNOU opens admissions to three online courses, New Delhi - Apply by October 15, 2011
Posted on 30 Sep, 2011 08:54 PMDescription:
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has inivited applications for three online programmes on nutrition, the Himalayan ecosystem and management of the Ganges river.
Water conservation through better irrigation
Posted on 26 Sep, 2011 11:30 AMArticle and image courtesy: IndiaWaterReview
The agriculture sector in India, like elsewhere in the world, remains the largest consumer of water. As much as 80-85 per cent of India's available water resources are deployed annually in the agriculture sector, with industry being the second-most largest water consumer. But, contrary to the amount of efforts being put among industrial consumers to bring down their water consumption, agriculturists remain stuck on age-old methods and systems that lead to wastage of water.
So, while industry has been spending money on conducting in house research and development (R&D) to bring down their overall water consumption for making goods and products as well as deploying technologies that treat and reuse water and wastewater better, the agriculture sector has maintained status quo. Across India, farmers are still using flood irrigation methods for their crops. Most of them have not even head of drip irrigation or are so poor that they cannot afford to invest in drip irrigations systems.
EU supported programme on urban local bodies in development - Call for proposals - Apply by November 18, 2011
Posted on 25 Sep, 2011 07:24 PMIndia and the European Union (EU) are committed to an equal and dynamic dialogue on all areas of mutual of interest and concern as major actors in their own regions, and as emerging global players on the world stage. In today’s rapidly evolving international order, India and the EU are increasingly called upon to play major roles, both within their respective regions and beyond. The challenge for both is to strengthen the EU-India partnership through institutional and civil society frameworks and mechanisms that will sustain the necessary political will to fully realise all joint endeavours.
Procedure to be followed for consideration of projects that involve forestland for grant of environment clearance
Posted on 25 Sep, 2011 04:59 PMThe 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.
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.
Reap what you sow, eat what you grow A film by Suma Josson on urban community farms promoted by Urban Leaves in Mumbai
Posted on 24 Sep, 2011 06:21 PMReap what you sow, eat what you grow - A film by Suma Josson
It depicts how applying ecological principles and practices to maintain soil fertility, to manage crop health, and to keep soil and water in a good condition is especially relevant to the urban setting. The film focuses on the work being done in the urban farms, yet it can be seen as much more than that and, understood as a vision on healthy products, healthy production systems and as a way of life.
Water for Indian cities - Government practices and policy concerns - Issue Brief - Observer Research Foundation
Posted on 24 Sep, 2011 04:50 PMThe urban expansion in India has not been met by a similar expansion in infrastructure and basic services. This has severely affected the quality of urban life and economic growth.
Goa, going, gone – A film by Carmen Miranda on Goa’s mining
Posted on 24 Sep, 2011 03:03 PMGoa, going, gone – A film by Carmen Miranda on Goa’s mining
As you may have assumed from its title, “Goa, going gone” is about Goa - - or more specifically, it’s about the environmental impact that is likely to result from the rampant mining that is underway in the state. Goa is being dug out of existence and gigantic craters expand across a 95 km long mining belt.
"The water in springs of my hills is cool, do not migrate from this land, o my beloved" - Solving water shortages through ancient knowledge
Posted on 24 Sep, 2011 12:33 AMAuthor: Anupam Mishra
"The water in springs of my hills is cool, Do not migrate from this land o my beloved.”