Seetha Gopalakrishnan

Can storm water drains help in recharging groundwater? - The case of Chennai, Tamil Nadu

In this article, Seetha Gopalakrishnan introduces us to the Rain Centre and it activities in Chennai with respect to storm water construction in the city

Posted on 10 Dec, 2012 06:08 PM

One of the most conspicuous activities in the preparation for the monsoons in several cities today is dug up roads ! Crores and crores are spent on the construction of storm water drains alongside roads in cities and towns to prevent flooding during the rains.

Sustainable livelihoods: Beans inter-cropping coupled with farmer enthusiasm help boost farm income in Bejaletti village in Erode district of Tamil Nadu

Seetha Gopalakrishnan writes of her visit to Bijaletti village in Erode district, which is dominated by the Sholiga tribes and farmers work in their fields for 6 to 7 months in a year

Posted on 03 Dec, 2012 03:16 PM

Breaking away from routine is not an easy task. The case with farmers is no different. Our village of interest, Bejaletti in Erode district, is dominated by Sholigas tribals, where farmers mainly engage in agricultural activity for almost 6-7 months of the year.

Performance Assessment System (PAS) Project at CEPT University, Ahmedabad develops a comprehensive database of urban water & sanitation data for Gujarat and Maharashtra

CEPT University, Ahmedabad develops a comprehensive database of urban water & sanitation data for Gujarat and Maharashtra

Posted on 10 Sep, 2012 04:50 PM

The Performance Assessment System Project - www.pas.org.in (PAS) Project at CEPT University is a five-year Action Research Project, which works on developing appropriate tools and methods to measure, monitor and improve delivery of water and sanitation services in urban India.

How soil and water conservation transformed the lives of people in a remote village - The case of Gulliyada village in Talavadi block of Erode district, Tamil Nadu

Soil and water conservation are necessary to make agriculture self sufficient, sustainable and viable especially in hilly regions that are hard pressed for these resources. MYRADA (Mysore Resettlement and Development Agency), as an institution, is involved in a big way in various activities that engage local people in planning for the development of their area in the three southern states. In Erode district of Tamil Nadu, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) has been instrumental in bringing about a marked change in the topography of the region.

Posted on 09 May, 2012 04:12 PM

Author: Seetha Gopalakrishnan

MYRADA and the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Erode district, Tamil Nadu

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