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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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Indore among the cleanest cities in India
Storms in India: Science and survival
Applications invited for Advanced Training Programme 'Green Buildings Ratings System', Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), Chennai, October 22-23, 2013
A programme to cover various approaches and strategies, to create a sustainable built environment, and to include sharing of illustration and successful case studies of projects across the country.
Posted on 09 Oct, 2013 11:42 AM

For more information on the International Conference & Exhibition on Green Buildings, of which this training programme is a part, please click here.
Registration open for a short course 'Water resources of India', Mohile Parikh Centre, Mumbai
A short course based on the book 'Oxford India Short Introductions' which are authoritative and accessible introductions to different aspects of India, facilitated by the author A. Vaidyanathan.
Posted on 09 Oct, 2013 09:12 AM

For details on the course, please click here.

For more information on the book 'Water resources of India', Oxford University Press, India, click here.
Mohile Parikh Centre, Mumbai
Invitation of sealed tenders for 'Execution of solar power based mini Drinking Water Supply project', State Government, Odisha
A contract of solar energy based dual pump piped water supply schemes under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) in Integrated Action Plan (IAP) districts of the Odisha state.
Posted on 07 Oct, 2013 05:32 PM

For details on the tender call notice, please click here.

For further information on the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency, click here.

The notice is attached below for your consideration.
Applications invited for the post of 'Technical officer- PRIs, Natural Resource Management and Livelihoods', UNDP, New Delhi
A responsibility of identifying and designing strategies for Panchayats to manage natural resources, enhance livelihoods and provide appropriate civic services.
Posted on 06 Oct, 2013 11:38 AM

For details on the vacancy, please click here.

To apply for the same, click here.
Applications invited for the post of 'Technical officer_Gram Sabha Mobilisation social audit, social accountability and PESA', UNDP, New Delhi
A responsibility to identify & design strategies for community mobilization for strengthening gram sabhas, and enhancing accountability of the Panchayats to the community.
Posted on 06 Oct, 2013 11:34 AM

For details on the vacancy, please click here.

To apply for the same, click here.
Invite to a workshop 'The Square Foot Gardening Concept',Bangalore
An interactive class to learn an easy & fun way to grow vegetables, flowers & herbs on the farm, your terrace, balcony, patio or garden!
Posted on 06 Oct, 2013 09:41 AM

To know more about the organisers, please click here.

For further details on the programme, please see attached agenda.

The directions to the venue can be downloaded from below.
Square Foot Gardening Source:Wikipedia
Invite to a State level workshop 'Groundwater laws in Tamil Nadu', The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
A workshop to understand the legal system that relies on the scientifically and socially unsound common law principles relating to groundwater use & ownership.
Posted on 05 Oct, 2013 09:59 PM

Background of the programme

The State level workshop aims to:

  • Explore laws relating to groundwater resources
  • Create a platform for the participants to interact with lawyers,technocrats and bureaucrats to understand the working of groundwater laws in Tamil Nadu

Participation
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
Call for Research Concept Notes on 'Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change', South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE)
A network that provides research support to South Asian researchers and institutions interested in the inter-connection among development, natural resource use and the environment.
Posted on 02 Oct, 2013 06:20 PM

To read more on the organisers, SANDEE, please click here.

To submit online applications for the Concept Notes, click here.

The guidelines for submission are attached below
Applications invited for 'South Asian Youth Conference, 2013', The Blue Ribbon Movement (BRM), Kathmandu, Nepal
An endeavor to bring together 70 young South Asian leaders to discuss the themes of Livelihood Development, Meaningful Participation and Sustainability.
Posted on 02 Oct, 2013 05:48 PM

For details on the conference, please click here.

To know more about the organisers, click here. 

For further clarification, please go through the FAQ here.
South Asian Youth Conference _SAYC 2013
Invite to a national seminar on 'Food security and Food production: Institutional challenges in governance domain', Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi
A seminar to explore the role of public institutions, to understand the challenges faced and to deliberate on the issues that can help in meeting the core objectives of food security.
Posted on 02 Oct, 2013 04:57 PM

For details on the 2 day conference, please click here.

To know more about the organisers, the Indian Institute of Public Administration, click here.

You may download the invite from below.
Indian Institute of Public Administration
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