Amita Bhaduri

Dynamic groundwater resources of Maharashtra – A report by CGWB and GSDA (2004)

The report gives the groundwater potential of different districts of the State on watershed basis and also information about the semi-critical, critical and over-exploited watersheds. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Suppressed surface heating over north-western parts of the country and the ensuing monsoon rainfall - A report by India Meteorological Department

This report by the IMD deals with the suppressed surface heating over north-western parts of the country and its relation with the ensuing monsoon rainfall. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Urbanization and intersectoral competition for water – A report by Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

The ad hoc and sectoral approaches of the past do not adequately address the interrelated nature of urban water use, the report says. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Rural drinking water supply and sanitation - Standard operating procedure for responding to natural disasters - Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation

The manual attempts to ensure quick and effective response during disasters to minimize casualties and enable quick recovery. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Uncertainties in downscaled relative humidity for a semi-arid region in India – A paper in Journal of Earth Systems Science

The study investigates the uncertainties in regional scenarios developed for relative humidity due to the choice of emission scenarios. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Establishment of missing stream link between the Markanda river and the Vedic Saraswati river in Haryana – A paper in Current Science

The study reveals that once the Markanda basin was a part of the Vedic Saraswati river system. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Stemming the tide - Relief, reconstruction and development in coastal Andhra Pradesh – A report by Aga Khan Development Network

The report presents the outcomes of the three-year Andhra Pradesh Relief to Development project of the Aga Khan Development Network. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Small and mini hydel projects – Standing Committee on Energy – Sixteenth Report (2010-2011)

The report presents the observations and recommendations of the Standing Committee on Energy on small and mini hydel projects. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Wetlands conservation and sustainable management in the Nilgiris - Final project report and local management plan by Keystone Foundation

This document presents the final report of the Keystone Foundation’s Small Wetlands Programme of IUCN-The Netherlands Committee. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Troubled waters - Climate change, hydropolitics and transboundary resources – A report by TERI and The Henry L Stimson Center

The report evaluates whether climate change impacts on shared freshwater supplies could produce conflicts that might threaten global security. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Village health and sanitation committees to now handle nutrition issues also - PIB release on 29th July 2011

Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Sustainable Development Framework for the mining sector in India – A report by the Ministry of Mines

This report by the Ministry of Mines presents the draft Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) for the mining sector in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Managing drinking water security - A handbook for Gram Panchayats by the Department of Drinking Water Supply (MoRD)

The handbook is meant to help Gram Panchayats plan, implement, operate, maintain and manage drinking water security. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

The changing Himalayas - Impact of climate change on water resources and livelihoods in the Greater Himalayas – A report by ICIMOD

This report by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) deals with the impact of climate change on water resources and livelihoods in the Greater Himalayas. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Perspectives on poverty in India - Stylized facts from survey data – A report by World Bank

This report by World Bank was prepared with the objective of developing the evidence base for policy making in relation to poverty reduction in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

The political economy of sanitation - How can we increase investment and improve service for the poor? – A report by Water and Sanitation Program

This report presents the results of a study on the political economy of sanitation in Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Senegal that was conducted by the WSP and the World Bank. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Conservation of Ousteri lake in Puducherry - Draft Comprehensive Management Action Plan by SACON

The report assesses the state of environment in and around the Ousteri Lake. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Guidelines of the Central Rural Sanitation Programme and Total Sanitation Campaign by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (2011)

The Central Rural Sanitation Programme (CRSP) moves towards a “demand driven” approach as per new guidelines. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Kailash sacred landscape conservation initiative - Feasibility assessment report by ICIMOD

The project attempts to recognise and strengthen local capacity for community-based participation in conservation and sustainable development. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 11 months ago

Public support to food security in India, Brazil and South Africa – Elements for a policy dialogue – A working paper by International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth

This working paper by International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth deals with public support to food security in India, Brazil and South Africa. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago