Amita Bhaduri

Engineering witchcraft in Bihar

The Bhutahi Balan, a tributary of the Kosi may be a small river but it has caused immense devastation. Dinesh Mishra says that embankments aren't the answer to this problem. Amita Bhaduri posted 10 years 9 months ago

Mapping land and water resources in India

With rare maps of India including 'Annual Rainfall' map, 'Water Balance' map and 'Land Use' map, the land and the water resource development atlases are excellent sources of information. Amita Bhaduri posted 10 years 9 months ago

Water resources development in Gujarat (NATMO)

Pesticide 'thali'

A 2010 study by Consumer Voice found that Delhi's fruits and vegetables contain high levels of pesticide residue. Despite the high court getting involved, not much has changed since. Amita Bhaduri posted 10 years 10 months ago

Toxins are used as ripening agents in vegetables

How do rural India's toilets measure up?

The Total Sanitation Campaign now called the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan is the country's flagship programme for improving rural sanitation, with a spend of Rs. 7000 crore every year. How is it faring? Amita Bhaduri posted 10 years 10 months ago

Toilets constructed under Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan

Are there greener pastures for pastoralists?

With grazing lands being utilised for development projects, more and more livestock-dependent communities are being impacted and the huge diversity of grazing practices is disappearing. Amita Bhaduri posted 10 years 11 months ago

Small MP village inspires neighbours

Once water-deficient, Didakhedi in Madhya Pradesh is now a village with year-round water supply and a sense of community and belonging. Amita Bhaduri posted 10 years 11 months ago

Athirapilly falls under threat

Another proposed power project blurs the lines between cost to environment and need for development. Will it ever cease to be a dichotomy and become a win-win situation for both? Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years ago

Athirapilly waterfalls Source:Sangfroid, Wikimedia

More children stunted in India than in sub-Saharan Africa

Studies show a link between open defecation and stunted development, but merely building toilets may not be the answer. Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 2 months ago

Coping with floods and erosion in the Brahmaputra plains

Floods are a way of life in this region. Over the years, people and ecosystems have developed methods to deal with this including raised hand pumps and houses on stilts among others. Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 2 months ago

The missing water bodies of Western Uttar Pradesh

Over 3000 water bodies which once existed in Meerut district alone are now in a pitiable state. Will returning to a community-based water management system help revive these? Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 2 months ago

Suraj kund at Meerut; Source: www.meerut-live.com

Blue technologies to fight the water crisis

Industry experts, water purifier companies and civil society groups talk about buyers expectations, market-centric strategies and future trends in household water purifiers for rural areas. Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 3 months ago

Are Olive Ridley turtles nearing extinction in Orissa?

Sea turtles have survived for 66 million years but are dying more incidental deaths now thanks to mechanized fishing. Community-based conservation programmes are the answer to preserving the species. Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 3 months ago

Olive Ridley sea turtles; Source: The Hindu

Yamuna’s Delhi

Delhi was once well-planned along the course of the river Yamuna but it isn't so any more. It can reach a similar state with thoughtful and better urban planning, says Anupam Mishra. Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 3 months ago

Touched by very little water

Anupam Mishra talks about how the desert societies of Rajasthan have managed their scarce water resources for over 1000 years. Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 3 months ago

Kunds and tankas have been used to collect water

Beware of genetically modified crops

The passing of the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India bill will hasten the arrival of genetically modified (GM) crops in India. Are we aware of all the facts around it? Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 3 months ago

Protest against BRAI bill Source: Greenpeace

Water for sale - to the highest bidder

Water is a natural resource that should be 'free' for all or at least easily accessible but why is India allowing more and more companies to privatise it? Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 3 months ago

Rising cost of water Source: K.N. Balraj

Elitist Delhi scores low on environmental awareness

Urban policies seem to favour the wealthy; they don't bear the brunt of urbanisation as much as the poor. Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 5 months ago

Even climate change discriminates between women and men

Climate change is coming – and women in particular will feel its effects Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 5 months ago

Crop cultivation or construction - tough choice in Andhra Pradesh

Excessive sand quarrying to meet the demands of the construction industry is destroying local irrigation systems in Anantapur. Which will prevail - agriculture or construction? Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 5 months ago

Churning the earth: The making of global India – Ashish Kothari talks about his recent work at a book release event in Udaipur, Rajasthan

Amita Bhaduri posted 11 years 7 months ago