Water quality assessment of the sacred Himalayan rivers of Uttarakhand - A study using biological assessment methods
Himalayan rivers, especially the Ganga and its tributaries, are extensively used for bathing, especially ritual bathing on festival days
Traditional fisherfolk of Kerala - An article about their socio-economic organisation and the special relationship they share with the sea and the environment
This article by Aarti Kelkar-Khambete informs of the socioeconomic organisation of the fisherfolk in Kerala and their special relationship with the sea
Floods in Orissa, Himachal and Jammu - Roundup of the week's news (30 July - 5 August 2012)
The news this week is dominated by reports of failed monsoon leading to droughts, failed power situation in the country and floods in Orissa, Himachal and Jammu
Agritech interventions-harbingers of prosperity- A document by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (2010)
This document highlights the impact of inspiring interventions on agriculture and its allied sectors and provides information on 101 inspiring technological interventions by Krishi Vigyan Kendras
A workshop on the impacts of Mini Hydel Projects (MHPs) on ecology and people in Karnataka organised by Prakruti, South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People (SANDRP) and Save Western Ghats Movement
This article describes the details of a two day workshop on Impacts of Mini Hydel Projects (MHPs) on communities and ecology in Karnataka
Minutes of the first meeting of sectoral innovation council, held on 5th July 2012 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi- A document by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
This document includes the minutes of the first meeting of sectoral innovation council. It sheds light on the need for innovation in rural water sector
Draft policy for the exploration and exploitation of shale oil and gas in India- Policy document by Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
This document is a draft policy for the exploration and exploitation of Shale oil and gas in India
Grease Trap and FOG Series 4: Prevention is the best cure - Tips on how to minimise grease spills
World Handloom Day August 7, 2012: Promotion of handloom sector should be accompanied by advocacy of environmental conservation
This article argues for the need to encourage sustenance of environmentally friendly handloom base textile production
"MGNREGA Sameeksha 2012": An anthology of research studies on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (2006–2012) - A report by the Ministry of Rural Development
This report is an analytical anthology of all major research studies done on Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA)
Current status of the 2012 monsoon - Press release by the Indian Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences
This documenti gives a detailed description of monsoon condition in the country by drawing information from the onset of monsoon 2012, till the present scenario
Minutes of video conference with principal investigators of R&D projects funded by Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation (GoI), held on 20.4.2012 in conference hall (12th floor), Paryavaran bhavan, New Delhi- A document by Drinking Water Supply
This document includes the minutes of the video conference with principal investigators of Research and Development projects funded by Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation (GoI)
Infosession on Urban Development & Practice - IIHS, August 3, 2012
Biogas technology - Applications and benefits
This article describes the details of biogas technology
Concentric research versus diffusive management in water sector
Rainwater harvesting intervention in Chured-Dhar village in Uttarakhand
This note highlights the relevance of roof top rainwater harvesting in Chured-Dhar village of Uttarakhand
Water and biodiversity : Two sides of the same coin
Polavaram Project - Why an alternative design for head works
Minutes of the conference of state ministers and state secretaries in charge of rural drinking water and sanitation, 24th May – 25th May, 2012 Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi- A document by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
THis document includes the minutes of the meeting of the conference of state ministers and state secretaries in charge of rural drinking water and sanitation
Living rivers, dying rivers: Rivers of Gujarat
The ninth lecture in the series titled "Living rivers, dying rivers" was on the rivers of Gujarat, their many variations and contradictions, by Himanshu Thakkar, (SANDRP).
Sabarmati riverfront (Source: Wikipedia)
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