Amita Bhaduri

Empowering rural development through geospatial technologies

Insights from GeoSmart India 2023 Rural Track on 'Civil Society & Geospatial Knowledge Co-Creation' anchored by Foundation for Ecological Security Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months ago

Composite Landscape Assessment & Restoration Tool (CLART) being used by rural people (Image: FES)

Sustainable water management to enhance rural livelihoods

The event underlined the need to create a skilled workforce with multi-skilling abilities, embodying the concept of a one-stop-shop and service, particularly relevant for the organised sector. Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months ago

The release of the reports prepared under the Jal Kaushal Project, led by the JustJobs Network and funded by Arghyam (Image: Arghyam)

Transformative impact of fluorosis mitigation and WASH programme

The implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission taps not only improved the quality of life for the villagers but also served as a model for proactive community-driven solutions in the face of environmental challenges. Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months ago

Implementation of WASH programme and fluorosis mitigation measures (Image: Anita Sharma)

India's WASH allocations: Initiatives, gaps, and future strategies - Budget 2024-25

This analysis by CBGA of budgetary allocations reveals trends in funding, highlighting challenges in scaling financial commitments for the WASH sector. Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months ago

JJM has embarked on an ambitious journey to ensure functional household tap connections for every rural household (Image: Luis Quintero)

Gender and climate: Fostering collaboration for sustainable action

Diverse stakeholders unite to reimagine climate action through the lens of gender justice and climate equity in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months ago

CCAFS together with Alternative Futures and the Bihar Mahila Samakhya organised a training-of-trainers workshop for local women leaders on gender, climate change and agriculture. (Image: CCAFS/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED)

Shimla's future: Crafting a development plan

Navigating sustainable development in the wake of legal battles and environmental challenges Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 1 week ago

The heavy rains and landslides in 2023 have highlighted the city's inability to bear the burden of additional population (Image: Vincent Desjardins; CC BY 2.0 DEED)

Unlocking hygienic horizons

The private sector can play a crucial role in sustaining open defecation free status, a pivotal step towards Swachh Bharat Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 2 weeks ago

The hoarding in front of a community toilet in Thottam, Trichy states that this ward is free from open defecation. (Image: Binayak Das/India Water Portal)

Ganga woes unveiled: NGT panel investigates polluted waters during Prayagraj's Magh Mela

Policy matters this fortnight Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 2 weeks ago

There are significant environmental compliance issues at Prayagraj (Image: Ninara, CC BY 2.0 DEED)

Sustaining water quality in water supply initiatives

The workshop provided inputs into the newly formed committee for “Standard Operation Procedure for Quality Testing of Drinking Water Samples at Sources and Delivery Points” Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 2 weeks ago

Sector partners come together to supplement the efforts of the government on water quality and surveillance (Image: Barefoot Photographers of Tilonia)

Fostering youth engagement in water management

This report shows why encouraging young people to discover and drive solutions for Asia and the Pacific’s water sector can help unlock innovative fresh approaches, promote ownership, and ensure water security is inclusive and resilient. Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 3 weeks ago

Need for meaningful youth involvement in water sector (Image: ADB)

Guidelines to curb greenwashing in advertisements

It is necessary that consumers have the correct information to make informed choices to support green products Amita Bhaduri posted 3 months 4 weeks ago

Advertisers should refrain from making aspirational claims on the products/ packaging/services about future environmental objectives (Image: John Eklund, Wikimedia Commons)

Carbon market initiatives for forests in India

Designing forest carbon market mechanisms in India: Global principles and domestic implementation barriers Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months ago

Carbon-dense tropical forests in India (Image: Needpix)

DPCC recommends penalties for buildings without rainwater harvesting systems in Delhi

Policy matters this fortnight Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months ago

Rainwater harvesting model for a stand alone house (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)

Mapping the water workforce

These preliminary findings provide a roadmap for detailed research, offering insights into the jobs, tasks, and skills required to manage rural water resources in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months ago

Examining jobs, skills, and tasks in rural water sector (Image: JustJobs Network)

Evolution of state's role in rural drinking water governance in India

Need to nudge state governments to evolve a detailed roadmap (planning, implementation and operations related strategies)—immediate, medium and long-term—for ensuring drinking water security. Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months 1 week ago

Demand-responsive approach became the mainstay of the project with the initiation of sectoral reforms (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)

Sustaining their commons to sustain their future

Revitalising commons: A decade of sustainable transformation in Narayanaswamykote, Karnataka Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months 1 week ago

Narasimhappa, a village resident, positioned against the backdrop of the Agrahara tank (Image: FES)

Optimising water resources for agricultural productivity

There is a need for a comprehensive strategy, including robust policies, effective budget allocation, and grassroots empowerment, to ensure sustainable water resource management and agricultural productivity in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 4 months 1 week ago

There are challenges in educating farmers about sustainable practices