Caste discrimination in disaster situations in India - Reports by National Dalit Watch
The National Dalit Watch examines the existing policy and disaster response or preparedness regime from the point of view of equity considerations
Self reliance in water: A book by Indukanth Ragade
Self reliance in water, a practical manual for city and town dwellers by Indukanth Ragade, describes the what, why and how of the paths towards self-reliance in water.
Water safety planning for small community water supplies: Step-by-step risk management guidance for drinking water supplies in small communities- A manual by World Health Organisation
This manual by the World Health Organisation sheds light on the water safety planning for drinking water systems in the context of small community managed water supply
"Kund - Etijyomoyer jaler etijyo" - Bengali translation of Anupam Mishra’s book by Nirupama Adhikari, about the kunds of Rajasthan
The book describes the ideas and principles that lie behind the legacy of conserving water in an environment bereft of this precious natural resource. A review by Rina Mukherjee.
GM crops are just not the right solution for our country, says a report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture
While the battle against Genetically Modified (GM) food rages in India, an unequivocal stand has been taken by the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture
Gharacha Dagina - Toilets as the jewels of the household, a film promoting two-pit toilets in rural India
How should your village be?Like a sparkling mirror!
How should ones life be?
Like fresh healthy productive seeds!
Nectar of immortality: A film on the Kumbh Mela and its people
This film tells the story of the Kumbh Mela and the river Ganga when millions of people come to take a holy dip in the Ganga
"IUCN World Conservation Congress ends with Jeju Declaration to promote green growth" - News roundup for the period from September 3 - 16, 2012
The roundup this week includes news on announcement of the Jeju declaration to promote green growth, water conflicts, organic farming and development of technology from sewage
Video interview with water consultant Shubha Ramachandran - Rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge
This video showcases the successful functioning of rainwater harvesting scheme that has been adopted by the residents of a community in Bangalore
Guidelines for the green development of Kerala - Draft report on the outcomes of the Kerala State Environmental Convention organised in Trivandrum (2nd and 3rd September 2012)
This report is an outcome of the two day Kerala Environmental Convention organised by the Kerala Paristhiti Aikya Vedi in Trivandrum
Guidelines for transfer of operation and maintenance of rural water supply schemes to PRIs- (complete schemes)- A document by by Irrigation and Public Health Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh
This document provides guidelines for transfer of operation and maintenance of rural water supply schemes to Panchayati Raj Institutions in the state
The Karnataka Urban Water Sector Improvement Project: 24x7 water supply is achievable- Field note by Water and Sanitation Programme, World Bank
This field note describes how it is possible to deliver twenty four water supply through individual household connections to all residents
Solar water purification system: A technology developed by Sustainable Living Centre, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh
The 5 stage solar water purification system gives 1500 litres of drinking water in 24 hours in Puttapurhi, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh
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