Ahmedabad District

Below normal' rainfall for India this monsoon: IMD
News this week: IMD predicts a below average monsoon this year; Himachal villagers reject govt's Assessment Report on Sutlej basin; Six years post-construction, Narmada canals breach every ten steps. Posted on 28 Apr, 2014 10:18 PM

'Below normal' rainfall for India this monsoon: IMD

Monsoon in India (Source: journeys@remember)
Gujaratina neera tijori: Taankaa
Taankaas are considered as safe deposit lockers of water in Gujarat. They have been storing every drop of water that falls down and quenching the thirst of households for decades. Posted on 20 Feb, 2014 11:56 PM

Rainwater harvesting is not a new science in India. There are several traditional practices across the country where rainwater was stored safely and used in times of need. One such example is the 'Taankaa' system in Gujarat.

86,000 litres tanka in Ahmedabad
Invite to 'Water Seminar & Gujarat Water Summit 2014', Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Ahmedabad
The theme for the seminar is 'Securing our Water future', where the aim is to focus on various water related issues and suggest possible solutions.
Posted on 31 Dec, 2013 05:56 PM

Organiser details

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Venue

Gujarat University Convention Centre, Ahmedabad

Why visit the summit

Gujarat Water Summit 2014
Opening for position of 'Junior Research Fellow (JRF)', Indian Centre for Climate and Societal Impacts Research (ICCSIR), Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
Opportunity to research in the science of climate evolution and in societal adaptation to climate evolution.
Posted on 20 Nov, 2013 07:07 AM

For more information on the Indian Centre for Climate and Societal Impacts Research (ICCSIR), please click here.

To view details on the vacancy, click here.

37% of the Western Ghats to be eco-sensitive
Policy matters this week: One-third of the Western Ghats declared eco-sensitive zone, Narmada canals' water to go to industry and the government to construct godowns for food grains under MNREGA. Posted on 21 Oct, 2013 04:20 PM

37% of the Western Ghats "ecologically sensitive"

Shola grasslands in Western Ghats Source:Wikipedia
110 countries pledge to phase out mercury
Policy Matters this week: 110 countries sign Minamata convention, railways to have bio-toilets and Water Bill to include sewerage charges in Ahmedabad. Posted on 15 Oct, 2013 09:10 AM

110 countries sign Minamata convention to ban mercury

No more mercury thermometers (Wikimedia)
Vacancy for the post of Project Officer, Swayaam, UNDP, Ahmedabad
A women’s empowerment programme SWAAYAM is looking for a Project Officer to monitor and manage partners to ensure the achievement of the programme’s goals at the field level.
Posted on 02 Oct, 2013 03:45 PM

For details on the opening, please click here.

For more information on UNDP, view here.

To apply online, click here.

Invite to 'India Water Expo': Chennai, November 21-23, 2013; Ahmedabad, February 7 -9, 2014
An event that combines exhibition, networking, and education to capture the energy of rapidly expanding water market in India, creating a venue for business, and bold, forward-looking action.
Posted on 30 Sep, 2013 01:53 PM

For details on the event, please click here.

To book your stall at the expo, click here.

Invite to training programme ' Water Educator Training (WET) -2013', VIKSAT, Ahmedabad, December 12-20, 2013
A residential training programme for working towards sustainable development, to create and nurture a cadre of educators for better understanding of water and WASH issues.
Posted on 19 Sep, 2013 04:44 PM

The training programme brochure and the application form may both be downloaded from below.

For more information on Vikram Sarabhai Centre for Develoment Interaction (VIKSAT), please click here.

Announcement of award for 'Best contribution towards water conservation', Water Management Forum (WMF), Ahmedabad
An endeavor to spread awareness regarding water and its availability, use and efficient water management among various stakeholders.
Posted on 17 Sep, 2013 03:30 PM

To know more on the announcement by WMF, please click here.

For more details on the qualifying criteria and application form for the award, please click here.

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