Amita Bhaduri

Mapping ecologically sensitive, significant and salient areas of Western Ghats: Proposed protocols and methodology by Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel of the MoEF - An article from Current Science

This article in Current Science proposes protocols and methodology for mapping ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs) along the Western Ghats Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Groundwater flow modelling and aquifer vulnerability assessment in Yamuna–Krishni sub-basin of Muzaffarnagar district – A study by Central Ground Water Board and Aligarh Muslim University

The study area is an intensive agriculture tract of western Uttar Pradesh where heavy withdrawal of groundwater has set a declining trend of water table over the decade Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Private water supply, sanitation and hydropower projects and reforms projects involving privatisation and commercialisation in India - Database by Manthan Adhyayan Kendra

This section by Manthan Adhyayan Kendra consists of databases of projects and programs in India involving privatisation and commercialisation of the water sector. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Right to water and sanitation - A handbook for activists by Freshwater Action Network (FAN) Global

The purpose of this handbook is to help civil society and those working on water and sanitation issues to adopt a human rights-based approach to advocacy Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Urban water pricing: Setting the stage for reforms – A study by National Institute of Public Finance Policy

This study on “Urban Water Pricing” by the National Institute of Public Finance Policy grew out of the need to continue and deepen the process of urban sector reforms. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in the eastern Himalaya – A report by IUCN

This report by IUCN deals with the status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in the eastern Himalaya. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Regenerating natural resources and rural livelihoods in rainfed areas of India: A civil society consultation by WASSAN to discuss priorities for the twelfth five year plan

civil society consultation was held on “Regenerating natural resources and rural livelihoods in rainfed areas of India” by WASSAN at Hyderabad in December 2010, defining broad contours of twelfth plan with a focus on rural livelihoods the thrust area being policy framework, funding support, institutional arrangements Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Development of mathematical models for clean up of Cr (VI) contaminated aquifers using bioremediation – A report by Indian Institute of Technology Madras

This study attempts to find cost-effective and environmentally friendly techniques for remediation of chromium contaminated aquifers Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Institutional framework for regulating use of groundwater in India – A report by IRMED for MoWR

This study underscores the need to review the legal and institutional framework for regulating ground water utilization in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Performance audit of Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) by CAG (2010)

This report deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG's) performance audit of Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) in 2010 Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Geo-hydrological studies for augmentation of spring discharge in the Western Himalaya – Final technical report by the MOWR

This study examines the geomorphological and anthropogenic influence in the spring recharge zones on spring water quality and discharge Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

The report of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (2010)

The three-member Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II, constituted in 2004 headed by Justice Brijesh Kumar gave its judgement on December 30, 2010. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Learning package on Hydrology by the National Institute of Hydrology

A "Learning Package on Hydrology" by the National Institute of Hydrology deals with elements of the hydrologic cycle and explains the processes of rainfall, runoff and evapotranspiration and their interaction. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

National Ganga River Basin Authority – Environmental and Social Management Framework by MoEF

Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Benchmarking local government performance on rural sanitation in Himachal Pradesh - A learning note by WSP

This document is about benchmarking local government performance on rural sanitation in Himachal Pradesh. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Bill (2009)

Maharashtra ensured of sustainable and adequate supply of groundwater, maintained prescribed quality and protected public drinking water sources. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Climate change: Vulnerability and adaptation experiences from Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh – A report by SDC

Strengthening the resilience of local communities to conditions of unfavourable weather Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago

Damming North East India - Juggernaut of hydropower projects threatens social and environmental security of region

168 large hydroelectric projects to be set in the Northeast: Power or more conflict in the altered riverscape? Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Guidelines for water safety plans for rural water supply systems by the Sulabh International Academy of Environmental Sanitation

Developing a village security plan for providing drinking water to rural households is now the focus. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Interlinking of Rivers - Third report of the Standing Committee on Water Resources (2009-2010)

Inter linking of Rivers: studying the consequences of this move two years into implementation. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago