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Policies and Legislative Framework for wastewater management (1974-1986)
Posted on 18 May, 2009 11:04 AMLegislation on waste/pollution control took into account not only the generators of waste but also the receiving environments. Limits were laid down in terms of standards for effluent or emission. Depending on the type of waste generator, there were specified limits for volume of waste and characteristics of waste.
Water management in the 21st century - policy and planning
Posted on 16 May, 2009 01:48 PMA national discussion is underway in India on water management issues, with a significant emphasis on decentralization of water supply systems. Rashtriya Jal Biradari of Rajasthan held a conference in New Delhi in June 2004 (indiatogether.org, July 2004) to propose policies and steps to address India’s water problems.
Tutorials on wastewater treatment and management
Posted on 16 May, 2009 01:15 PMBasic and advanced tutorial on wastewater management by Shiv Shankar Ranganathan
A multimedia course on groundwater management by Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), Pune
Posted on 15 May, 2009 01:07 PMThis multimedia course developed by ACWADAM, Pune, is primarily meant for people working in watershed and agriculture projects, to give them a better understanding of groundwater.
Sustainable rural water management - a replicable case study by the Sehgal foundation
Posted on 14 May, 2009 03:12 PMThe case study is on integrated water management in village Ghaghas, Haryana, which is replicable in general, though micro conditions in villages would be different. Often the failure of water management structures is due to lack of design for silt management.
Harvesting water harnessing life: A case study of Kotla village in Mewat, Rajasthan
Posted on 14 May, 2009 01:31 PMHARVESTING WATER HARNESSING LIFE
A Case Study of Kotla Village in Mewat
MEWAT: STATISTICS AT A GLANCE
| People | Meo Tribals |
| Geographical Location | Foothills of Aravalis |
| Average rainfall | 336mm-500mm |
| Occupation of villagers | |
| a) Agriculture & Animal Husbandry b) Others | 58% 42% |
| Cultivated area | 80% |
| Irrigated area | 44% |
| Source of water for irrigation | Ground water- 95% |
| Water Quality | Mostly brackish |
| Ground water depletion rate | Over 25cms a year |
Groundwater management:traditional knowledge and formal science
Posted on 14 May, 2009 12:35 PMAuthor Sunderajan Krishnan argues that the apparent duality between formal science and one based on traditional wisdom and observations is an illusion and decision making on groundwater management has a lot to gain from traditional knowledge sources.
The Andhra Pradesh farmer managed groundwater system project
Posted on 14 May, 2009 12:23 PMThe Andhra Pradesh Farmer Managed Groundwater System (APFAMGS) project is an enabling intervention for managing groundwater depletion through voluntary self regulation. The project has demonstrated its impact in 7 districts of Andhra Pradesh spread over 650 villages, on a significant scale. Read more
Delhi water and wastewater reforms bill (2003) – a draft recommended by J Sagar Associates
Posted on 13 May, 2009 05:02 PMThis document presents the draft Delhi Water and Wastewater Reforms Bill (2003) prepared by J Sagar Associates (JSA). The bill provides for constitution of a Regulatory Commission for the water and wastewater sector, reorganization of the water and wastewater sector, rationalization of water and wastewater tariff, increase avenues for participation of the private sector in the water and wastewater sector and taking measures conducive to the development and management of the water and wastewater sector in an efficient, commercial, economic and competitive manner in the National Capital Territory of Delhi and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Delhi jal board act (1998) and amendment bill (2002)
Posted on 13 May, 2009 04:55 PMDelhi jal board act (1998)
The Delhi jal board act, 1998 aims to provide for the establishment of a Board to discharge the functions of water supply, sewerage and sewage disposal and drainage within the National Capital Territory of Delhi and for matters connected therewith. The Government after the issue of the notification under sub-section (3) of Section 1, constituted the Delhi Water Board by notification in the official Gazette.