Foundation for Ecological Security
Foundation for Ecological Security
Conserving India’s freshwater ecosystems: A shared vision
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Freshwater ecosystems are a basis of life and a precious resource, not only because freshwater is limited, but also because of the rich biodiversity they support and the valuable ecosystem services they provide.
How kitchen gardens pick up pace in a rural MP village
Posted on 15 Aug, 2021 08:08 AMIn June 2021, UNDP felicitated 41 Women Water Champions for their rema
Empowering women to be water stewards
Posted on 07 Aug, 2021 12:53 PMIn June 2021, UNDP felicitated 41 Women Water Champions for their remarkable contributions to water-conservation efforts in the country.
Promoting women's leadership in water management
Posted on 25 Jul, 2021 04:42 PMWomen Water Champions is an initiative by National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Government of India, UNDP India and Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) to underscore the critical role
Thirsty for change
Posted on 22 Jul, 2021 12:25 PMIn June 2021, UNDP felicitated 41 Women Water Champions for their remarkable contributions to water conservation efforts in the country.
Championing community mobilisation to conserve water resources
Posted on 16 Jul, 2021 12:59 PMWater security has been one of India’s biggest challenges, with millions of Indians not having access to clean and adequate supply of water.
Conservation of water commons through community fishery
Posted on 08 Apr, 2021 02:00 PMLocated in the Bichhiya block of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, Changariya is a small village comprising 265 households.
Health insurance smart card may be used for NREGS : MGNREGS news updates compiled by FES (May 15 - 31, 2011)
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 12:36 PM
Main highlights in this update:
- Health insurance smart card may be used for NREGS: The government is exploring whether it can use the biometric smart cards issued for its flagship health insurance scheme to stop misappropriation of funds under its rural employment scheme.
- Shrink PDS & rework NREGA, World Bank tells India: A World Bank review of India’s social sector programmes has suggested a smaller public distribution system with more cash transfer, reworking of NREGA as a public works programme for urban areas and finally, a social security package including health care for those without regular employment.
NREGS proves to be nemesis of textile sector : MGNREGS news updates compiled by FES (May 1 - 15, 2011)
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 12:31 PMMain highlights in this update:
- NREGS proves to be nemesis of textile sector: One of the most successful employment generation schemes from the government has put the textile sector in disarray.
- BJP leader rallies for NREGA whistleblower: Former BJP state president Suresh Pujari has opposed the arrest of a NREGA whistleblower in Jharsuguda district. Pujari said Gunanidhi Barik, former sarpanch of Lakhanpur block, has been falsely implicated by police and demanded a probe into it.
"NREGA implementation in State not satisfactory": MGNREGS News updates compiled by FES (16 - 30 April 2011)
Posted on 27 May, 2011 12:11 PM
Main highlights in this update:
- NREGA implementation in State not satisfactory: The report card on implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a mix bag for Assam, with at least 62 per cent households being provided employment under the flagship schemes, while ombudsman has not been constituted for any district and State fund.