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Salvaging and scapegoating: Slum evictions on Chennai’s waterways - EPW paper
Posted on 02 Aug, 2010 01:03 AMThe paper highlights the case of recent projects that have been planned on the river Cooum in Chennai.
Integrated Hydrological and Water Data Books - Central Water Commission (2005-09)
Posted on 01 Aug, 2010 12:52 AMIntegrated Hydrological Data Books are a compendium of important hydrological information of twelve non-classified basins (i.e., other than Ganga and Brahmaputra) consolidated at the national level by the Central Water Commission (CWC).
It covers basic hydrological data on gauge, discharge, silt, sedimentation and water quality collected on a regular basis by the CWC regional field offices, who document it in the form of a Water Year Book, Sediment Year Book and Water Quality Year Book. These along with the relevant land use statistics collected by the Ministry of Agriculture are integrated into this Data Book.
The information is of use to planners, researchers, policy makers and the public at large.
Post Doctoral Fellow: Quantitative Groundwater Hydrology, India
Posted on 31 Jul, 2010 02:38 PMOrganizer: International Water Management Institute
Eligibility: PhD in the field of hydrogeology/environmental/irrigation/civil engineering or a closely related water resources discipline.
Description:
The International Water Management Institute (www.cgiar.org) is a non-profit, scientific organization engaged in research and capacity building activities for developing countries. Our mission is to overcome poverty through the better management of land and water resources. Working with diverse partners and supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (www.cgiar.org), IWMI seeks to translate its research findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers, resource managers and poor rural communities. IWMI is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka and has regional offices in 12 countries in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. IWMI is one of the 15 research centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.
Second issue of quarterly Odisha river basin news
Posted on 30 Jul, 2010 12:55 PMWe had mentioned while dispatching our 1st Issue of River Basin Transact that the present pace and direction of development bandwagon in Odisha, made it imperative for its civil society and citizens alike to give more attention to its rivers, before it became too late.
During this quarter (Apr-Jun), there are quite a few such civil society responses towards redefining the way our rivers are being managed. While Dakshin Odisha Vikash Parishad (DOVP) came up with a suggestion to have Integrated River Valley Project in line of TVA in USA to manage South Orissan Rivers, State Govt resolved not to allow any new industry to draw water from the Brahmani and the Baitarani. Towards the end of the quarter alignment of civil society and political parties around MBA (Mahanadi Banchao Andolan) to protest diversion of Mahanadi water to POSCO and IOC made the headlines local dailies.
Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2011: Call for nominations
Posted on 30 Jul, 2010 09:05 AMThe Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize is an international award that recognises outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems. This can be done through applying groundbreaking technologies or implementing innovative policies and programmes which benefit humanity.
The Prize is named after Singapore's first Prime Minister and present Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, who through his foresight and leadership, has enabled Singapore to attain a sustainable supply of water.
News regarding hydrological problems of the country for the year 1999-2000: A report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 29 Jul, 2010 07:07 AMThe report presents the hydrologic information and news available from print media and various government agencies mostly for the year 1999-2000 compiled problem-wise and basin-wise for the whole country.
Interpolation of groundwater levels using kriging in Sagar district – A research report by National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 28 Jul, 2010 03:14 PMIn this report, an application of kriging technique is presented for interpolation of groundwater levels in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. Groundwater management is important to meet the increasing demand for domestic, agricultural and industrial use. Various management measures need to know the spatial and temporal behavior of groundwater. Most of the groundwater models require the inputs to be available on a grid pattern. However in the field, these parameters are generally measured at random points. However, interpolation of parameters at the grid nodes is a prerequisite for using this data in groundwater modeling.
2010 National Urban Water Awards (NUWA) - Invitation for applications
Posted on 27 Jul, 2010 10:35 AMImage courtesy: NUWA
The Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, invites nominations for the National Urban Water Awards 2010.
The National Urban Water Awards Awards (NUWA) have been instituted by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Government of India, to recognize, inspire and celebrate excellence in urban water management.
These awards have been instituted with the explicit purpose of honoring urban local governments, water boards and organizations who have demonstrated improvements in service delivery of water through effective water management practices. The awards aim is to provide a forum to showcase urban initiatives and inspiring models in water managements.
Research outputs from National Institute of Hydrology for 1996 to 2001
Posted on 24 Jul, 2010 09:25 PMThe research outputs from National Institute of Hydrology have been divided according to the year of creation below. You can also view an excel spreadsheet