Hydrological impacts of rainwater harvesting in the catchment of the Arvari river, Rajasthan - Case study from the Agricultural Water Management Journal
These two case studies describe a study that explored the hydrological impacts of rainwater harvesting in the Arvari river catchment in Rajasthan.
Solid waste management initiatives in small towns - Lessons and implications - A WSP report
This report by the Water and Sanitation Programme describes the efforts undertaken by three small towns in West Bengal, Goa and Andhra Pradesh at solid waste management.
Tearing through the water landscape: Evaluating the environmental and social consequences of POSCO project in Odisha, India - Release of a study by ESG
The article is about the environmental damage and destruction of habitat of the villagers in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha due to the POSCO project.
Reservoir fisheries of India - FAO technical paper (1995)
This document presents a comprehensive status paper on the reservoir fisheries in India.
Monsoon 2011 onset over Kerala - A meteorological analysis by IMD
The meteorological analysis of various features of Monsoon 2011 vis-a-vis the criteria is given in the attached file.
Why Mumbai must reclaim its Mithi – A study by Observer Research Foundation
This report deals with the study on the neglect and virtual turning of the river Mithi in Mumbai into a sewer.
Tearing through the water landscape - Evaluating the environmental and social consequences of POSCO project in Odisha - A report by ESG
This report enquires into the circumstances and the basis for the approval of the mega POSCO project in Odisha.
First-of-its-kind map depicts global forest heights - Update from NASA
Using NASA satellite data, scientists have produced a first-of-its kind map that details the height of the world’s forests.
Fluorosis in an urban slum area of Nalgonda - Andhra Pradesh - An epidemiological study - Indian Journal of Public Health
This paper describesa study undertaken in Nalgonda to explore the impact of a new water source, the water from the Nagarjunsagar dam.
ADB funded hydro projects in Himachal Pradesh: Disastrous experience - Press release by Him Dhara, SANDRP and HLJM
The Asian Development Bank is financing four hydro projects under the misleading name of 'Himachal Clean Energy Development Programme'.
Study of water supply & sanitation practices in India using geographic information systems - Some design & other considerations in a village setting - IJMR research paper
This paper describes the findings of a study conducted in Nelvoy village in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India.
Report of the workshop on High resolution cartosat satellite data
This workshop detailed the monitoring of irrigation infrastructure and potential creation held on 9th and 10th May 2011 at NRSC, Hyderabad
Upward revision of incentive amount for construction of individual household latrine under Total Sanitation Campaign - PIB Release
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the upward revision in the incentive amount to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household for construction of latrines
Volunteering at the Vembanad fish count 2011 - An Arghyam field report
A team from Arghyam recently visited Alleppey in Kerala to participate in the Vembanad Fish Count 2011.
Bhoo Jal Sangrah Dohavali (Groundwater recharging - A creation of poems in Hindi) by Awadesh Nema
Bhoo Jal Sangrah Dohavali includes all the treatment required for groundwater recharging written in a poetic version.
Decentralised sustainable approach to sewage and waste water treatment for urban India
Water – the most important factor which brings beauty to any place –
India will have water crises by 2030 - Droplets, e-Newsletter of Everything About Water for May 2011
India will have only half the water it needs by 2030, one of the top international water organizations has predicted.
Flouride problem in Guttavarepalle village, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh - A field report by Arghyam and Outreach
Arghyam and Outreach try to solve the problem of fluoride contamination found in both groundwater and surface water sources in in Andhra Pradesh
Integrated River Basin Planning – Experience on policy and practice in Pamba River Basin in Kerala – A report by APSF Environment Project
These reports present a replicable model for river basin management of intra-state rivers in India.
The consultative committee of the Ministry of Water Resources discusses the role and functions of Central Water Commission - PIB Release
The role and functions of Central Water Commission, specially with regards to implementation of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) were discussed
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