IWMI -Tata water policy research programme aims to draw upon research carried out throughout the country to identify solutions for India's water stress and present these as policy recommendations
A conference on Decentralised Wastewater Management in Asia was organized by the International Water Association (IWA) in Nagpur from 20-22 November 2012. The IWA is a network of water professionals spanning the continuum between research and practice, and covers all facets of the water cycle from water resource management, drinking water treatment and supply to collection and safe disposal of wastewater.
This video describes the efforts made by Dr Srinivasamurthy, from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore to study the utilization of biochar as an absorbent for urine, and to obtain a nutrient enriched fertiliser that can easily be transported in powdered form
In the times when tapped water supply is considered an absolute sign of development, the traditional water harvesting systems are losing their age-old relevance. This is why the Lakholaav pond in Rajasthan assumes greater significance. Located at Marwar Mundwa town in Nagaur district, Lakholaav is an exception. As ponds in other towns have shrunk due to encroachments and dumping of garbage, Lakholaav is providing drinking water to the town the whole year round. Citizens as well as the municipal committee take utmost care ensuring cleanliness and efficient management.
This document is a draft prepared by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, with an objective to promote ecologically sustainable growth in India, with the active involvement of the states in this endeavour
The news this week includes report son the intensive cleaning drive of the river Pampa undertaken in Kerala, efforts at waste segregation undertaken in Karnataka, Governmental efforts at restricting mining in Goa, Wildlife conservation initiatives undertaken by the government and the controversial decision of the government to make genetic material of crops available to private seed companies
Seetha Gopalakrishnan writes of her visit to Bijaletti village in Erode district, which is dominated by the Sholiga tribes and farmers work in their fields for 6 to 7 months in a year
The eighth lecture in the series titled "Living rivers, dying rivers" was on Vrishabhavathi-Arkavathi rivers, by Leo Saldanha and Bhargavi Rao of the Environmental Support Group (ESG).
"Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water”Lao Tzu
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) has been implementing a programme on diversion-based irrigation (DBI) since early 2009 to promote the development of small scale irrigation through diversion of water from streams. The film “From ripple to a tide” tells multiple stories related to sustainable irrigation systems, from the eyes of one of its team members who has been involved in the programme.
The third national Groundwater Congress was organized by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) at New Delhi on March 22-23, 2011 with the view to bring together administrators, groundwater professionals, representatives from industries, non government organizations and water users to share their knowledge and experiences and to discuss various issues concerning water management.
This handbook prepared by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute aims to build capacities to identify appropriate water treatment technologies suiting to local conditions.
This report is by the National Sample Survey Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India is part of the series on household consumer expenditure on utilisation of energy resources for cooking and lightning purposes. The information presented in the report was collected during 2009-10 from 100794 households in 7428 villages and 5263 urban blocks spread over the entire country.
This document is a draft of water policy of Puducherry by the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Puducherry . The draft in its preamble states that effective and efficient management of water resources in Puducherry is essential. Further the government needs to develop a mechanism for effective management of natural disasters in vulnerable areas as Puducherry is prone to frequent floods, droughts and cyclones.
A noted documentary film maker and activist, Stalin K, speaks on creating a true and vibrant democracy by giving a voice to the disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised millions in the country
This report is an outcome of a study carried out by North- Eastern Coalfields, Coal India and spells out the results of the air and water quality along with the noise level measurements
This document is a draft by Directorate of Industries &Commerce, Government of Puducherry that aims to create pollution free, less water intensive and employment oriented industrial growth.
This document by the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests provides guidelines for:1. Selection of rice shellers/mills
2. Handling and storage of rice husk
3. Handling, storage and disposal of ash generated in boiler using rice husk as fuel
