Development of mathematical models for clean up of Cr (VI) contaminated aquifers using bioremediation – A report by Indian Institute of Technology Madras
This study attempts to find cost-effective and environmentally friendly techniques for remediation of chromium contaminated aquifers
Institutional framework for regulating use of groundwater in India – A report by IRMED for MoWR
This study underscores the need to review the legal and institutional framework for regulating ground water utilization in India.
Performance audit of Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) by CAG (2010)
This report deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG's) performance audit of Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) in 2010
Geo-hydrological studies for augmentation of spring discharge in the Western Himalaya – Final technical report by the MOWR
This study examines the geomorphological and anthropogenic influence in the spring recharge zones on spring water quality and discharge
Dynamics of soil fertility management practices in semi-arid regions - A case study of Andhra Pradesh - EPW
This paper examined the in-depth knowledge of SFM methods among local farmers in Andhra Pradesh
Posters on water hygiene and sanitation in Assam
Project: Strengthening indigenous peoples response to multiple-use water services in villages near floodplain wetlands in Morigaon District, Assam
Environment audit report - Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) (2010-2011)
The objective of this report is to create awareness and urgency about conservation and protection of environment, which need to be addressed by the government.
World Water Monitoring Day, 2010 - Neer Foundation organises water testing program in the northern states of India
NEER Foundation has lifted the torch, to spread the light of knowledge, making people aware about the water quality and its importance.
Towards adopting nanotechnology in irrigation: Micro irrigation systems
Excessive and unbalanced use of water is a common practice to grow more; to earn more. Micro Irrigation System helps reduce water loss occurring through evaporation, conveyance and distribution.
National disaster management guidelines - Management of floods (2008)
This document by the National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India provides a list of guidelines for the management of floods.
Towards ruin: Regularisation rather than regulation has become the norm in our coastal policy at present, which is actively undoing one of India’s most significant environmental regulations - Claude Alvares
Claude Alvare provides a stinging critique of the way the present dispensation is actively undoing one of India’s most significant environment regulations.
Sustainable water management initiatives in Konkan under threat - A report
an intricate system of tanks, channels and falls which supplies water to the Panderi village and goes down as a free flowing stream, to irrigate a plantation of arecanut, pepper and mangoes- this intricate system is now beginning to fall apart.
Briscoe on the Indus treaty - A response from Ramaswamy Iyer - Economic and Political Weekly
The paper supports and sheds light on the efforts made by India to reach a solution on water issues with Pakistan
India’s groundwater challenge and the way forward - Economic and Political Weekly
This paper published in the Economic and Political Weekly highlights the present groundwater situation in the country
The worsening water crisis in Gujarat - The Earth Institute
This post is based on a White Paper produced by the Columbia Water Center for the workshop ‘Strategies for Sustaining Water, Energy and Incomes in North Gujarat,’
Building the Tehri Dam in India - A video from EarthReport
The Tehri Dam was commissioned in 1972, promising to provide electricity to Indians in the Northern States, drinking water and irrigation.
Heavy Rains in Sri Lanka - Update from Earth Observatory
Heavy rains forced 120,000 people out of their homes in Sri Lanka, the Associated Press reported on January 11, 2011.
Compilation of 300 hands on field activities for community based adaptation
Center for Sustainable Development is pleased to announce a new compilation of Community Based Adaptation Field Activities.
The need for Scientific Ground Water Investigation Services Survey(SGWISS)
What is the need and use of Scientific Ground Water Investigation Services Survey to solve the problem of water ?
24th national convention of IPHE (India) on "Water & sanitation utility services in India and their health implications" held in Bhubaneshwar
The 24th National Convention of Institution of Public Health Engineers (India) on the theme “Water & Sanitation Utility Services in India and their health implications”
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