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Water Management
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.
Bharti Integrated Rural Development Society invites applications for various positions, Hyderabad – Apply by July 22, 2011
Posted on 15 Jul, 2011 04:31 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Bharti Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS) is a non-profit organization established in 1991 at Nandyal, in Kurnool district of Andhara Pradesh, India. Founded and directed by Paul Raja Rao, BIRDS has grown in the past six years from a grassroots attempt to empower the Dalits and provide a few microfinance loans to groups of women.
OTELP is looking for HR persons for collaborative work at Hyderabad & Malkangiri district, Odisha – Apply by July 15, 2011
Posted on 28 Jun, 2011 06:44 PMThe Orissa Tribal Empowerment and Livelihood Project (OTELP) focuses on empowering the tribals and enabling them to enhance their food security, increase their incomes and improve their overall quality of life through more efficient natural resource management based on the principles of improved watershed management and more productive environmentally sound agricultural practices and through off-farm/non-farm enterprise development.
Soil biotechnology installation and water interventions at ACCEPT Society, Bangalore - Videos by Arghyam
Posted on 23 Jun, 2011 12:15 PM
Water interventions in the society
The society is an AIDS care hospice of about 5 acres, on the outskirts of Bangalore.
Public Private Partnerships in the water sector: Partnerships or privatisation - A report and video by Manthan Adhyayan Kendra
Posted on 21 Jun, 2011 05:29 PMThis report and video by Manthan Adhyayan Kendra, looks at various aspects of PPPs, beginning from why PPPs have come to be regarded as the major approach for infrastructure development in the country, the circumstances that lead to the change in approach from direct privatisation to public-private partnerships, the current status of the PPP projects that are being executed in India, especially in the water sector, to the current estimates and projections of investment requirements for infrastructure development in India by governments and International Financial Institutions (IFIs).
Water seminar on 'Partnerships for sustainable water management': 4th edition of the Gujarat Water Summit, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry on July 16, 2011 in Ahmedabad
Posted on 20 Jun, 2011 05:16 PMOrganizer: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Venue: Hotel Grand Bhagawati, Ahmedabad
Background
Water is fast emerging as the key resource of the future. The demand for fresh water is growing at a tremendous pace, aided by a growing population and increased levels of industrialization. Discharge of untreated industrial and domestic waste water to existing fresh water bodies is another cause of concern, as it diminishes the availability of fresh water resources. Both the State and Central Governments have taken cognizance of this need to augment water availability, which is reflected in the growing investments in the water and sanitation sector.
Workshop on 'Water and wastewater analysis', SEA, SERI, 26th - 31st July, 2011, Pune
Posted on 17 Jun, 2011 12:29 PMOrganizers:
- Shrushti Environment Academy (SEA), Pune
- Shrishti Eco-Research Institute (SERI), Pune
- Indian Environment Association (IEA), Pune Chapter
- Aavanira Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Pune
Venue: ‘Growth Lab’ Science & Technology Park, Pune-Nashik road, Opp. Panjerpole, Bhosari, Pune
International Water Management Institute is looking for Administrative Assistant at New Delhi – Apply by 6th June, 2011
Posted on 31 May, 2011 05:12 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
International Water Management Institute (IWMI), is a non-profit scientific research organization, one of the 15th International Institutes under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), with its world headquarter at Colombo, Sri Lanka. IWMI is engaged in various aspects of water and land management and has its offices located in New Delhi and Hyderabad.
Integrated River Basin Planning – Experience on policy and practice in Pamba River Basin in Kerala – A report by APSF Environment Project
Posted on 30 May, 2011 09:50 PMThe Pamba Pilot Project’s aim was to deliver “Policy Support to Integrated River Basin Management” and to contribute to the continuing EU-India policy dialogue in the water sector.