Amita Bhaduri

Water conservation by Industry – A case study of Indo Rama Synthetics Ltd, Nagpur

This presentation covers the efforts of Indo Rama Synthetics Ltd. in Nagpur to carry out the production of the polyester yarns in an environmentally friendly manner. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

"Issues of Water Governance in the Man Basin - Rahul Banerjee" : Water MOVES, Feb 2010

The February 2010 issue of "Water MOVES" features the issues regarding water governance in Man Basin by Rahul Banerjee Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Impact of electricity prices and volumetric water allocation on energy and groundwater demand management

This paper introduces a theoretical model to examine farmers’ response to changes in power tariff and water allocation regimes vis-a-vis energy and groundwater use. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Rejuvenation of community toilets - A policy paper by UN-HABITAT and Government of Madhya Pradesh

The policy paper examines the condition of community toilet in terms of its infrastructure, operation & maintenance, uses and payment of user charges in Madhya Pradesh. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Desertification and land degradation status mapping of India - A paper by ISRO

This paper by ISRO broadly deals with desertification and the process of land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas in the country. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Using energy pricing as a tool for efficient, equitable and sustainable use of groundwater for irrigation

The paper analyzes the potential impacts of energy pricing on efficiency, equity and sustainability in groundwater use and agricultural development. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Evolving an integrated approach for improving efficiency of electricity-driven pumping of groundwater for agriculture - A discussion paper by CWS and Prayas

This study explores possibilities of local energy and groundwater management in Andhra Pradesh with the involvement of farmers for constructive contribution in improving the situation. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Water Policy in India - A brief overview: A paper by Centre for Public Policy (IIM Bangalore)

This paper by the Centre for Public Policy (CPP) of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore provides an overview of the irrigation development post-Independence. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Estimation of replenishable groundwater resources of India and their status of utilization - A research paper by CGWB

The paper describes the methodology used in the groundwater resource estimation and the results of the latest country-wide assessment. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Pricing options for ECOSAN toilet - A toolkit by UNICEF-SEI

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Local catchment management in cities - A guidebook by UN-HABITAT

This guidebook by UN-HABITAT, provides an overview of the principles and practices required for sustainable urban water catchment management. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Burden of Inheritance: Can we stop manual scavenging? – A report by WaterAid India

This report outlines how over one million people in the country continue to scrape an existence through manual scavenging, forced largely by social convention and caste prejudice. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Sustainable groundwater development through integrated watershed management for food security - A research report by ICRISAT

This paper by ICRISAT discusses the results from on-farm community watersheds through groundwater management as the drivers for sustainable management of watersheds in dry land areas. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Manual on drought management by the National Institute Disaster Management and the Ministry of Agriculture (2009)

This manual developed by the NIDM presents a comprehensive approach to drought management and recommends measures that can be implemented for effective drought relief and mitigation. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

State-level utilization of funds and assets created through Ganga Action Plan - Report by Planning Commission for the Supreme Court (2009)

The report was prepared by the Water Resources Division in response to a Supreme Court directive to verify whether the funds allocated to Ganga Action Plan (GAP) had been utilized. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Solar water heaters in India: Market assessment studies and surveys for different sectors and demand segments by Greentech Knowledge Solutions

The report endeavors to study the Solar Water Heater (SWH) market in India, industry structure, demand and supply conditions, and value proposition. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Making NREGA work better: A brief note by Public Interest Foundation

This note by the Public Interest Foundation (PIF) presents a proposal for making National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) work better. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in West Bengal: A field report by the Right to Food Campaign

This report from the Right to Food Campaign traces the implementation of NREGS in West Bengal and points to the failure of the State in guaranteeing basic entitlements. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Water Footprint Manual: State of the art - A method of water footprint assessment by the Water Footprint Network (November 2009)

The Water Footprint Manual shows how water footprints can be calculated for individual processes and products, as well as for consumers, nations and businesses. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago

Joint Convergence Guidelines of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and Integrated Watershed Management Programme, issued by the Ministry of Rural Development (April 2009)

The Joint Convergence Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) in April 2009, attempts to bring about inter-sectoral convergence in the various watershed management programmes. Amita Bhaduri posted 14 years 6 months ago