Aarti Kelkar Khambete

Dissemination of NDM-1 positive bacteria in the New Delhi environment and its implications for human health - An environmental point prevalence study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases (2011)
This study measures the prevalence of NDM-1 β-lactamase-producing bacteria in the drinking water and seepage samples in New Delhi, India. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 1 month ago
Remote sensing applications: A book by NRSC (2010)
This book by the National Remote Sensing Centre, focusses on remote sensing technology-based applications on land,water, atmosphere and natural disasters. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago
India's participation at the UN Climate Change Conference at Cancun, Mexico - MoEF press release and ninister's statement
Indian event at Cancun re-emphasizes importance of equity, 7th December 2010 Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago
Summary report - Maharashtra government consultation on Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts - MoEF
Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel presents a brief summary of the key issues that were dwelt on to understand the situation of the Western ghats and the key findings of the evaluation. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago
Assessment of fluoride in drinking water in Andhra Pradesh - A report by Arghyam
This document presents the findings of a study conducted by Arghyam, in fluoride-affected areas in selected villages in Andhra Pradesh. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago
Yale University releases Environmental Performance Indices for 2010
Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is a method for quantifying and numerically benchmarking the environmental performance of a country. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago
Dynamics of soil fertility management practices in semi-arid regions - A case study of Andhra Pradesh - EPW
This paper examined the in-depth knowledge of SFM methods among local farmers in Andhra Pradesh Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago
Environment audit report - Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) (2010-2011)
The objective of this report is to create awareness and urgency about conservation and protection of environment, which need to be addressed by the government. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago
National disaster management guidelines - Management of floods (2008)
This document by the National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India provides a list of guidelines for the management of floods. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago
Briscoe on the Indus treaty - A response from Ramaswamy Iyer - Economic and Political Weekly
The paper supports and sheds light on the efforts made by India to reach a solution on water issues with Pakistan Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago
India’s groundwater challenge and the way forward - Economic and Political Weekly
This paper published in the Economic and Political Weekly highlights the present groundwater situation in the country Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago
Environmental compliance of hydel projects in Himachal Pradesh - Shukla committee report (2009)
This report includes the findings of a one man committee that was appointed by the Honorable High Court of Himachal Pradesh to monitor environmental compliance of hydel projects in the state. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 4 months ago
Mining - An increasing threat to our rivers - Article by Nitya Jacob
Mining constitutes a major, and largely unrecognized, threat to our rivers. It takes away what we have and also destroys whatever is left of it. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 4 months ago
Conceptual framework of South Asian water futures exchange - Commodity Vision
The concept of the establishment of a 'futures market in water availability' in the context of the risk of water availability that Indian agriculture has been facing in the recent years. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 5 months ago
Heavy rainfall, floods and drought affect life, agriculture and economy of the country - News Roundup (8-15 December 2010)
Heavy rainfall and floods disrupt normal life on one end and on the other droughts force massive losses to agricultural produce. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 5 months ago
Preparation of City Sanitation Plans for select cities in India - Consultation workshop organised by MoUD, MoEF and GTZ-ASEM (April 2010)
Outcomes of a two-day workshop on Preparation of City Sanitation Plans. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 5 months ago
Unregulated sand mining threatens Indian rivers - Ground report article
This article takes a look at unregulated sand mining, which is supported by corrupt politicians and bureaucrats, has lead to destruction of forests, land and rivers. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 5 months ago
Water conservation - A viable option to improve water availability - Solution Exchange paper
Expansion of irrigated areas and rapid industrialisation cause water shortages? A paper here argues the possibilities and contradictions of Water Conservation. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 5 months ago
People's initiative in water - Olavanna village in Kerala (India) - Reclaiming public lives - Transnational Institute
A people's initiative fights acute drinking water crisis in their village, involves panchayat and forces support of the state government in their mission. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 5 months ago
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