Amita Bhaduri

Planning for vulnerability - The hazards and setbacks in coastal legislation – A report by Dakshin Foundation

Laws pertaining to specific ecosystems and their use made an appearance over the last three decades. This report deals with the hazards and setbacks in coastal legislation. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Harbouring trouble - The social and environmental upshot of port growth in India – A report by Dakshin Foundation

This report presents the social and environmental upshot of port growth in India. It reveals gaps and concerns in port planning for the environment and coastal communities. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Claims for survival - Coastal land rights of fishing communities – A report by Dakshin Foundation

This report by Dakshin Foundation deals with coastal land rights of fishing communities. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Changes in extreme rainfall events and flood risk in India during the last century- A report by the India Meteorological Department

This report by the India Meteorological Department deals with the changes in extreme rainfall events and flood risks in India during the last century. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Monitoring system for incentive programs – Learning from large-scale rural sanitation initiatives in India – A report by the Water and Sanitation Programme

This report is a large-scale effort to meet the basic sanitation needs of the rural people who do not currently have access to safe and hygienic sanitation. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Soil respiration under different forest species in the riparian buffer of the semi-arid region of northwest India – A paper in Current Science

This paper in Current Science deals with soil respiration under different forest species in the riparian buffer of the semi-arid region of North West India. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Bringing water to your door step - Urban water reforms for the next decade – A report by Price Waterhouse Coopers

According to the report, the collective vision should be to provide good quality, reliable, affordable and continuous (24x7) water supply to residents. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Now it is water all the way in Garhkundar–Dabar watershed of drought-prone semi-arid Bundelkhand – A paper in Current Science

This report presents the success of watershed development in Garhkundar–Dabar watershed in Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Recession and reconstruction of Milam Glacier in Kumaon Himalaya – A paper in Current Science

This paper in Current Science deals with the recession and reconstruction of Milam glacier in Kumaon Himalaya. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Case studies on rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge – A compilation by Central Ground Water Board

This report presents case studies on rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge and impact of these on groundwater. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Peri-urban water security in a context of urbanization and climate change - A review of concepts and relationships by SaciWaters

This paper seeks to develop a shared understanding of some of the core concepts related to water security in a peri-urban context. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Groundwater management in Andhra Pradesh - Time to address real issues – A report by Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy

This report by Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy attempts to address issues related to groundwater management in Andhra Pradesh. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Bioremediation, its applications to contaminated sites in India - A state of the art report by Ministry of Environment and Forests

This report by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) deals with the applications of bioremediation to contaminated sites in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Groundwater scenario in major cities of India – A report by Central Ground Water Board

This report presents the groundwater scenario in twenty eight major cities of the country based on a consolidation of the urban studies carried out by it. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Agencies monitoring groundwater level in various parts of India in 2011 A list by the Central Ground Water Board

The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has recently come up with a list of agencies monitoring groundwater level in various parts of the country. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Ecologically sound, economically viable community managed sustainable agriculture in Andhra Pradesh – A report by Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty and World Bank

The learning note describes CMSA program and its approach, the institutional model supporting it and the implementation process. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Hydrological and farming system impacts of agricultural water management interventions for sustainable groundwater use in North Gujarat - A paper by Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy

Under this project an estimated area of 73,000 acres of irrigated land is currently under minor irrigation systems including drips and sprinklers. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Pampered views and parrot talks – In the cause of well irrigation in India – A paper by Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy

This article by the Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy reveals some of the fallacies in Indian irrigation most important being that well irrigation is superior to canal irrigation. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Jalyatra: Exploring India's traditional water management systems

Jalyatra places water resources in the local environmental and social context. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago

Estimation of groundwater resources in Andhra Pradesh - A report by the State Groundwater Department - GoAP (2002)

This report by the State Groundwater Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh presents an estimation of the State’s groundwater resources. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 1 month ago