Bangalore Urban and Rural District

Video: Practising high-density micro-organic farming on your roof top - An interview with Mallesh, Purna Organics, Bangalore
Concerned by the growing health issues, Mallesh, an IT professional started Purna Organics in Bangalore. This start up organisation offers the following services: creating awareness about organic farming, helping interested individuals and families in setting gardens in their homes and also provide routine maintenance services. The video shows how families can practise high density micro organic farming in small tubs, with adequate watering and protection from pests. Posted on 05 Feb, 2013 04:46 PM

Source of Video: Chai with Lakshmi

Sukhi Jeevana - Living with Wisdom, Residential retreat organized by Janapada Seva Trust, Suvidya and Arivu Educational and Cultural Trust at Melukote, Karnataka, February 15-17, 2013
Posted on 29 Jan, 2013 06:49 PM

Venue

Hosa Jeevana Dari Farm, Melukote, Karnataka

Melukote is around 70km from Mysore and around 140km from Bangalore. Hosa Jeevana Daari centre is 7 Kms away from Melkote. Situated in a serene atmosphere on the Melkote – Chinakuruli road with 25 acres of land. Once at Melukote, you may take an auto to reach the farm.

Organizers

A video conversation with CB Ramkumar on "Our native village", a self-sustaining, eco-friendly resort in Bangalore, Karnataka - A webisode on Chai with Lakshmi
A video featuring an eco resort in Bangalore that is self sustaining and environment friendly built with zero waste attitude. Posted on 27 Jan, 2013 10:19 PM

Moving from paddy and sugarcane to less water-intensive crops such as oilseeds, pulses and millets can help resolve the Cauvery water dispute
What happens when two or more states are dependent on same water resource for agricultural purposes ? Do the states compete for the resource or are their needs sufficiently different from each other? What are the consequences of the competition for this precious resource? Posted on 14 Jan, 2013 12:10 AM

What happens when two or more states are dependent on same water resource for agricultural purposes ? Do the states compete for the resource or are their needs sufficiently different from each other? What are the consequences of the competition for this precious resource?

This article sheds light on the dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, for sharing Cauvery river water. The ongoing tussle between the two states has seen a lot of unrest amongst farmers in  form of dharnas, protests, rail roko and non-cooperation by citizens, and disagreement with the agreements made by their respective governments and unending negotiations by governments involved, to come to a mutually agreeable decision.

Arghyam is looking for a Project Manager – Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) for Sanitation - Apply by January 23, 2013
Posted on 08 Jan, 2013 09:20 PM

Arghyam LogoArghyam is a not-for-profit foundation working in the water sector in India. Arghyam’s vision is “Safe sustainable water for all”. We take up focused programmes that address lack of equitable access to water, in a sustainable manner, amongst all citizens, through partnerships and grants across the country.

We are looking for a Project Manager for a Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) project for Sanitation. The Project Manager will lead the Sanitation-BCC project at Arghyam. The term of engagement could be either as a full time consultant or a full time employee.  In either case, the person will work from Arghyam’s office in Bangalore.

Place of work

Bangalore