Amita Bhaduri

Biomass for sustainable development - Lessons for decentralized energy delivery in India – A report by World Bank

This report prepared by the World Bank and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) deals with decentralized energy delivery in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 8 months ago

Hydrology of the Upper Ganga river – A report by the International Water Management Institute

This report by International Water Management Institute deals with the hydrology of the Upper Ganga river - the upper main branch of the river. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 8 months ago

Draft of Land Acquisition and Resettlement & Rehabilitation Bill, 2011 in public domain - Comments invited by Ministry of Rural Development till 31st August, 2011

The MoRD has on 29th July, 2011 released the draft Land Acquisition and Resettlement and Rehabilitation bill, 2011 in public domain as part of the pre-legislative consultative process. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 9 months ago

Integrated Low Cost Sanitation Scheme - Revised guidelines by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (2008)

The document presents the 2008 guidelines of the Integrated Low Cost Sanitation Scheme by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 9 months ago

Toilet manure in organic farming – An article by Varanashi Research Foundation

This article by the Varanashi Research Foundation, Adyanadka, Karnataka deals with toilet manure in organic farming for maintaining the humus in the soil. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 9 months ago

Draft guidelines for taking up works relating to access to sanitation facilities by Ministry of Rural Development - Request for comments by August 15, 2011

Request for comments by August 15, 2011 - Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 9 months ago

Fine-scale responses of phytoplankton to freshwater influx in a tropical monsoonal estuary following the onset of southwest monsoon – A paper in Journal of Earth System Science

The study investigates the effects of freshwater discharge on phytoplankton populations in a tropical monsoon-influenced estuary. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 9 months ago

Paleochannel and paleohydrology of Middle Siwalik (Pliocene) fluvial system in Northern India – A paper in Journal of Earth System Science

The study uses paleodrainage data for the reconstruction of paleochannel morphology and paleohydrological attributes of the Pliocene fluvial system. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 9 months ago

Rainfed agriculture - Meeting the challenges of food security in India – A paper in Current Science

This paper in Current Science discusses how rainfed agriculture can play a major role in India’s food security and sustainable economic growth. Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 9 months ago

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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 months ago

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

Amita Bhaduri posted 12 years 9 months ago