Sustainability

This article published in the journal Current Science has been written in response to the earlier article published in Current Science that highlights the acute water scarcity t

This document is a draft of Goa’s mining policy for 2012 by the Directorate of Mines & Geology, Government of Goa. It begins with a preamble, which gives a brief overview of the significance of mining in the union territory.

Study finds Ganga-Bhagirathi delta slowly disappearing into the sea

A study by noted geographer Prof Kalyan Rudra and funded jointly by the state and central governments has found that the world’s largest delta-the Ganga-Bhagirathi delta- is slowly disappearing into the sea.

This article questions the rationale for eviction of forest dwellers from National Parks. This is against the Law. The Wild Life Act was passed when there was no problem regarding poaching. At that time the objective was to create inviolate wilderness areas, a concept that is typically American.

Assam, the biggest of the seven North-eastern states of India, is a melting pot of various communities from various regions. The state with abundant natural resources and rich historic heritage, however, is faced with unique challenges.

In an unique attempt by the Government of Sikkim, the lake that was once seasonal, now has water throughout the year.

Article Courtesy :  Sustainability outlook

Author: Aparna Khandelwal

Director Water at World Business Council for Sustainable Development talks about the low levels of awareness in businesses about the importance of water as a resource and the current roadblocks being faced in solving water related challenges.

The present study published in Current Science deals with water quality assessment of rivers in Uttarakhand using biomonitoring assess

Organisers: Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD) and UNICEF

Venue: S.M. Sehgal Foundation Auditorium,
                   Sector 44,
                   Gurgaon,  Haryana

IRRAD is an initiative of the S M Sehgal Foundation, registered as a Trust since 1999 to further the wellbeing of rural communities in India. IRRAD directly engages with communities, implements Integrated Sustainable Village Development in select village clusters and promotes citizen participation in rural governance combined with sustainable development solutions.

More erratic and extreme rainfall events leading to longer dry periods sometimes and high water availability at other times in the hilly region of Uttarakhand. Owing to the longer dry periods, available water sources are no longer sufficient, and groundwater levels drop even further, resulting in longer distances to fetch drinking water.