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Water Management
MYRADA assesses the impact of planting trees on bunds in Kamasamudram, Karnataka: A field study
Posted on 05 May, 2009 10:46 AMIn 1991, MYRADA and the International Institute for Rural Reconstruction (IIRR), Philippines, with support from Ford Foundation, initiated a research-cum-action project in partnership with the farmers of Kamasamudram in Kolar district of Karnataka. MYRADA had already been working in these villages for several years and was familiar with the local people.
Making of community owned watershed structure in Nayakateni in Orissa
Posted on 04 May, 2009 01:14 PMNayakateni, a small village of 58 families underwent a process of transformation through the intervention of NYSASDRI. This case study outlines the process by which the community took development into their own hands and were able to design, implement and construct a water harvesting structure.
Second announcement: World water week 2009, Aug 16-22 2009, Stockholm
Posted on 04 May, 2009 12:58 PMImage & Content Courtesy: World Water Week Second Announcement for the 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm, August 16 - 22 provides information on the programme of the 2009 World Water Week. The preliminary programme can be accessed here: 2009 Programme The theme for 2009 is Water - Responding to Global Change: Accessing Water for the Common Good with Special Focus on Transboundary Waters. Access the Second Announcement here: Second Announcement Learn more about the 2009 World Water Week here: http://www.worldwaterweek.org
Taking roots: experiences with system of rice intensification in Andhra Pradesh - a report by Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) and Watershed Support Services and Activities Network (WASSAN)
Posted on 04 May, 2009 12:55 PMThis document by Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) and Watershed Support Services and Activities Network (WASSAN) deals with experiences with System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Andhra Pradesh. The innovative system of growing rice SRI, with less water was initiated in the state of Andhra Pradesh drawing lessons from the experiences of the farmers in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and in Indian states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In the state, the progressive farmers, NGOs, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) and the State Department of Agriculture took active role in promoting this model of rice cultivation.
Improved quality of life through bunding activities - Maragondanaguni microwatershed
Posted on 04 May, 2009 10:20 AMIn Maragondanaguni micro watershed of Kenganapalya sub watershed, bunding activities were very slow in the beginning. However, an idea was given to the area group members to form a team within the AG and start bunding work.
Water at a glance - a fact sheet by FAOWater on the relationship between water, agriculture, food security and poverty
Posted on 02 May, 2009 03:46 PMThis fact-sheet by FAOWater titled “Water at a glance” traces the relationship between water, agriculture, food security and poverty. People who have better access to water tend to have lower levels of undernourishment.
AquaCrop: A crop water productivity simulation model from Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
Posted on 02 May, 2009 11:04 AMAquaCrop is a crop water productivity simulation model, developed by the water unit at the FAO, to simulate yield response to water of several herbaceous crops, and is particularly suited to make decisions, in conditions where water is a key limiting factor in crop production.
Swadhina's rural food security and sustainable agro-development programme in Jharkhand- case study from Rural India-2005
Posted on 01 May, 2009 03:26 PMIntroduction
Baba Amte Centre For People's Empowerment: case study of a support voluntary organisation
Posted on 01 May, 2009 01:27 PMDilemma facing NGO action
Watershed development is not merely a matter of harvesting rainwater. Its success crucially entails:
• working out collective protocols of equitable and sustainable use of surface and ground water
Water to the people: drinking water and water for livelihoods - conflicts and alternative concepts in India – A report by Centre for World Solidarity (CWS) and Church Development Service (EED)
Posted on 30 Apr, 2009 12:21 PMThis study is a part of water and democracy programme initiated by the Centre for World Solidarity (CWS) as a joint initiative with Church Development Service (EED) in 2007 involving more than 50 partner organisations in South Asia.