The Delhi superbug debate - A mirror reflecting our own inadequacies?
This article by Aarti Kelkar - Khambete highlights the urgent need to address the broader infrastructural needs of the country such as access to safe drinking water and sanitation
History of irrigation in Bihar – Ancient, British and upto Pre-plan Period – A report by the Water and Land Management Institute, Patna
This report by the Water and Land Management Institute, Patna traces the history of irrigation in Bihar through the ancient, British and Pre-plan period.
Traditional knowledge used in paddy cultivation in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh – A paper in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge
This paper presents the traditional knowledge used in paddy cultivation in Dharsiva block of Raipur in Chhattisgarh
Between the city and the salty sea - The wells of Bhuigaon, Thane, Greater Mumbai - Guest post by MS Gopal
Bhuigaon’s fields are watered by small rain- fed Bhowkal (large wells) maintained by women.
‘SACOSAN IV special issue’ - WASH news and policy update: Bi-monthly e-newsletter of India WASH Forum, Issue 17, March 2011
SACOSAN IV special issue Bi-monthly e-newsletter of India WASH Forum, Issue 17, March 2011. Newsletter focuses on the following activities:
National Green Tribunal (NGT) – Relevant notifications from the Ministry of Environment and Forests
The National Green Tribunal is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
Groundwater: From mystery to management - An article by TN Narasimhan
Ground water is the source we survive on. This source is depleting. And rapidly. no direct observation and an almost occult status make alarm ring muffled low.
Adapting to the global groundwater crisis - Its usage needs to be regulated and monitored
The current global groundwater crisis reflects the fact that over the past century, groundwater withdrawal has grown to exceed natural renewable groundwater storage.
Groundwater and artificial recharge investigations around proposed site of the Devi Ratn Hotel, Ballupura, Jaipur, Rajasthan - A report by Green Systems
Green Systems has prepared this report on the possibilities of creating a system for the recharge of groundwater for the Devi Ratn Hotel in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Hydrogeological investigations in and around JSPL plant area in Angul district, Orissa - A report by Green Systems
This report by Green Systems, provides an approach to recharge the groundwater consumed by the Jindal Steel and Power Plant (JSPL) in Angul, Orissa by harvesting rainwater.
Proposal for groundwater recharge in National Capital Region - A report by SK Sharma and Green Systems
This study by SK Sharma and Green Systems, details the current situation of the National Capital Region (NCR) area, in terms of geohydrology, climate and water usage.
Groundwater and artificial recharge investigations, at the site of the Devi Rasa Boutique Hotel in Amer, Rajasthan - A report by Green Systems
The document is a proposal for setting up of a groundwater recharge system for the Devi Rasa Boutique Hotel near Jaipur.
‘Revival of Siddh Baba Kodiya talaab’ - Janhit Foundation's e-newsletter of March 2011
This issue of the Janhit newsletter presents the revival of a lake,and the proceedings from two workshops.
Irrigation system operation practices - A handbook by Central Water Commission (1990)
This handbook on “Irrigation System Operation Practices” aims to build in a scientific approach as well as homogeneity in renewing the irrigation practices in the country.
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage (Amendment) Act (2011)
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1964 (Karnataka Act 36 of 1964) has been amended in February 2011 to make rainwater harvesting compulsory in the city
Eradication of inhuman practice of manual scavenging and comprehensive rehabilitation of manual scavengers in India – A report by Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan
This report deals with the eradication of the inhuman practice of manual scavenging and comprehensive rehabilitation of manual scavengers in India.
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