Amita Bhaduri

Role of indigenous knowledge system in conservation of forest resources – A case study of the Aka tribes of Arunachal Pradesh – A paper in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

This paper in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge presents a case study on the role of indigenous knowledge system in conservation of forest resources by the Aka tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Traditional natural resource management practices of forest dependent communities in Arunachal Pradesh – A case study of fringe villages in Banderdewa forest range - A paper in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

History of irrigation in Bihar – Ancient, British and upto Pre-plan Period – A report by the Water and Land Management Institute, Patna

This report by the Water and Land Management Institute, Patna traces the history of irrigation in Bihar through the ancient, British and Pre-plan period. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Traditional knowledge used in paddy cultivation in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh – A paper in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

This paper presents the traditional knowledge used in paddy cultivation in Dharsiva block of Raipur in Chhattisgarh Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Irrigation system operation practices - A handbook by Central Water Commission (1990)

This handbook on “Irrigation System Operation Practices” aims to build in a scientific approach as well as homogeneity in renewing the irrigation practices in the country. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

The Water Footprint Assessment Manual: Setting the global standard – Methods for water footprint accounting by the Water Footprint Network

It covers a comprehensive set of definitions and methods for water footprint accounting. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage (Amendment) Act (2011)

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1964 (Karnataka Act 36 of 1964) has been amended in February 2011 to make rainwater harvesting compulsory in the city Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Eradication of inhuman practice of manual scavenging and comprehensive rehabilitation of manual scavengers in India – A report by Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan

This report deals with the eradication of the inhuman practice of manual scavenging and comprehensive rehabilitation of manual scavengers in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

An assessment of crop water productivity in the Indus and Ganges river basins: Current status and scope for improvement – A research report by IWMI

This paper presents a new approach for analysis of water productivity of rice and wheat in the Indus and the Ganges river basins Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Traditional fishing techniques of tribes in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh – A paper in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

This paper presents the wealth of knowledge available to tribals in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on traditional fishing techniques. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

The effects of agricultural water and landholdings to rural livelihoods in Indo-Gangetic basin – Research analysis by IWMI and ICAR with an emphasis on Bihar

Water use and landholding factors are widely acknowledged as major determinants of agricultural development and hence rural wealth in IGB basin and Bihar. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Scaling up rural sanitation: Findings from the impact evaluation baseline survey in Madhya Pradesh – A report by the Water and Sanitation Program of the World Bank

It is part of a series of papers analyzing the baseline data from all countries where the Global Scaling Up Rural Sanitation program has been implemented. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Indigenous pest management practices prevalent among hill farmers in Uttarakhand – A paper in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Indigenous pest management practices were used before the arrival of chemical pest management and were location and pest specific besides being cheap. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Paddy and water management with the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) – A special issue of the journal "Paddy and Water Environment"

The international journal “Paddy and Water Environment” has brought out a special issue on “Paddy and Water Management with the System of Rice Intensification (SRI)” Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Operation and maintenance for rural water supplies – A manual by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation and the Water and Sanitation Program of World Bank

This manual provides information on the process through which village level water supply schemes are operated and maintained to ensure sustainable service delivery. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Landmark initiative of Karnataka High Court stops the destruction and degeneration of lakes of Bangalore – ESG's submission and the report of the Committee constituted by the Court

Over 400 lakes spread over 1200 sq kms of Bangalore are to be immediately protected and rehabilitated in an ecologically wise and socially just manner . Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Arsenic and chromium hyper-accumulation by an ecotype of Pteris vittata - Possibility of remediation of contaminated water and soil – A paper in Current Science

The remediation of arsenic and chromium contaminated soil and water has become an important environmental issue. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Distributional implications of climate change in India – A policy research working paper by World Bank

Global warming is expected to heavily impact agriculture, the dominant source of livelihood for the world’s poor. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants – Draft National Implementation Plan by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (2011)

The NIP recognizes the central role of the national environmental and sustainable development policies to India's development and the need for attainment of Agenda 21 targets. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago

Realisation of the fundamental right to water in rural areas: Implications of the evolving policy framework for drinking water – An article by Philippe Cullet in Economic and Political Weekly

This paper deals with the implications of the evolving policy framework for drinking water on the realization of the fundamental right of water. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years ago