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August 1, 2024
Weed wars: The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice
Recognising the limitations of relying solely on herbicides, a strategic shift towards preventive measures is crucial
Relying solely on chemicals to keep weeds at bay isn't sustainable and can harm the environment. (Image: Needpix)
July 15, 2024
Meter, Measure, Manage: Engineering a data-based approach for water conservation
Kritsnam where engineering meets hydrology, founded by K. Sri Harsha focuses on developing accurate, easy to install, tamper-proof, and weather-proof smart water metering solutions to deal with the growing water crisis in India.
An AI generated image, highlighting water shortage and use of tankers to provide water but water being wasted when available (Image Source: Praharsh Patel)
May 8, 2024
Ecosystem-based approach to water management: Key to Karnataka’s water future
What is the ecosystem based approach to water management? How can it help in solving the water woes of states in the Deccan Plateau?
An ecosystem based approach to water management (Image Source: India Water Portal)
April 18, 2024
Collaborative approaches to water governance in Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra basin
As the demand for water from the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is expected to rise due to population growth, the impacts of temperature increases, and development requirements, researchers emphasise the urgent need to enhance scientific collaboration and rejuvenate existing treaties and governance structures.
Rivers of destiny (Image: Vikramjit Kakati/Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED)
April 7, 2024
Exploring smart irrigation: Drip and sprinkler systems
Advancements in smart irrigation: IoT integration for sustainable agriculture
Enhancing efficiency through sprinkler irrigation (Image: Rawpixel; CC0 License)
April 4, 2024
Water in agriculture: Navigating the nexus of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration
Tackling India's water crisis: A blueprint for agricultural water efficiency
Women working in the field in India (Image: IWMI Flickr/Hamish John Appleby; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)
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Jala Samvardhane Yojana Sangha (JSYS) - nodal agency for community based tank management in Karnataka
The site provides basic information about tank management project and various project components, steps in tank development cycle, administrative sections and some project highlights
Department of Water Resources (Government of Karnataka)
Posted on 22 May, 2009 04:01 PM

This page provides information on the Jala Samvardhane Yojana Sangha (JSYS) site developed by Ministry of Water Resources, Government of Karnataka.

Water management traditions in the central-western Himalayas : a study by People's Science Institute
The study reviews a variety of water harvesting structures that have evolved over the millennia in central western Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
People’s Science Institute (PSI)
Posted on 22 May, 2009 03:53 PM

The report highlights how traditionally, local communities exercised rights of ownership, use and management over their natural resources in the Himalayan states. They devised a variety of management systems suited to their own specific situation. Sanskar (precepts and rites), sanskriti (culture and customary practices) and niti (state policy and administration) were the bases of water harvesting traditions and their longevity. Individual dharma and social customs were the necessary conditions for sustaining these traditions, while local autonomy in resource management was the critical sufficient condition.

Environment status report on water resources for Karnataka (2003) by Department of Ecology and Environment (Government of Karnataka)
The report details the current status, issues and impacts, hotspots, trends, causes for scarcity, prioritisation and action plan for water resources in Karnataka
Department of Ecology and Environment (Government of Karnataka)
Posted on 22 May, 2009 03:43 PM

The State of the Environment Report on Water Resources of Karnataka on the Department of Ecology and Environment (Government of Karnataka) site  discusses the impact of  environmental degradation on water resources and is divided into the following sections:

Karnataka tank project for restoration of tanks: a slideshow from World Bank
A slideshow from the World Bank on the Karnataka tank project for restoration of tanks
World Bank (WB)
Posted on 22 May, 2009 03:02 PM

Most of India's rural poor live in rain-fed areas where agricultural productivity is low. In Karnataka-one of India's driest states-the World Bank is helping to revive centuries-old tank systems to improve farm productivity and raise incomes. Read More
Protecting groundwater for health - A World Health Organisation report
This report provides a point of entry for understanding health aspects of groundwater management
Guy Howard
Ingrid Chorus
John Chilton
Oliver Schmoll
Posted on 22 May, 2009 12:21 PM

This report by the World Health Organisation provides a structured approach to analysing hazards to groundwater quality, assessing the risk they may cause for a specific supply, setting priorities in addressing these
Water tradition: the Malnad story- an article in Waternama
The article presents fascinating water conservation of Malnad to traditionally control and manage water distribution at village level
Shivananda Kalave
Posted on 21 May, 2009 01:06 PM

 
Safe and sustainable clean water access - case studies by Whitman Direct Action examining the obstacles to water development in India
The book features a collection of case studies and essays contributed by NGOs working on clean water development projects in India
Whitman Direct Action
Posted on 21 May, 2009 12:01 PM

This Whitman Direct Action water book examines the socio-political and technological obstacles to water development in India and has become a transparent resource for other NGOs, the government sector, academics, and interested individuals to glean the expertise of their contemporaries in the fields of water development and water purification technology.
Kokkarni, saviour of paddy: case study on the revival of traditional water bodies in Palakkad, Kerala
Benefiting paddy cultivators by restoration of Kokkarni, traditional water bodies in Palakkad, Kerala,
Shree Padre
Posted on 21 May, 2009 11:39 AM

"Kokkarni, saviour of paddy", is a case study written by Shree Padre, in Apr 2009, on the revival / restoration of traditional water bodies called Kokkarni (dug-out farm ponds) in Palakkad, Kerala, which benefits paddy cultivators whose farms are situated in rocky hills, not ideal for catchment.
The Bihar groundwater (regulation and control of development and management) act (2006)
The act aims to regulate and control the development and management of groundwater in Bihar
Government of Bihar
Posted on 21 May, 2009 09:55 AM

This document from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) site is divided into the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Preliminary

  • Short title, extent and commencement
  • Definitions
The West Bengal groundwater resources (management, control and regulation) act (2005)
The act aims to manage, control and regulate indiscriminate extraction of ground water in West Bengal
Government of West Bengal
Posted on 20 May, 2009 12:11 PM

This document from the International Environmental Law Research Centre (IELRC) site is divided into the following sections:

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