Bangalore Urban and Rural District
Course on basic research methodology, Indian Social Institute, September 13 -18 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 01 Sep, 2011 11:57 AM
Organiser: Indian Social Institute
Venue: Bangalore
Description:
Indian Social Institute, Bangalore is organising a Course on Basic Research Methodology for Advocacy and Lobbying for NGOs and CBOs, Leaders of Peoples’ Movements, Young Scholars and PG Students. Though the importance of research is understood by those who are in the field of development and academics, there are very few courses that are available for them. This course aims at filling such a gap.
Groundwater, self-supply and poor urban dwellers - A review with case studies of Bangalore and Lusaka by IIED
Posted on 24 Aug, 2011 08:32 PMIt investigates the difficulties they face and emphasizes the need for better integration of groundwater in the planning and management of urban water resources.
Voices from the Waters, 6th International Film Festival on Water, Film screenings & Conference on Groundwater, August 25th to 29th 2011, Alliance Francaise de Bangalore
Posted on 24 Aug, 2011 02:47 PM
“Dedicated to the rivers and streams of the universe”
Toilet manure in organic farming – An article by Varanashi Research Foundation
Posted on 12 Aug, 2011 03:45 PM
Human faeces and urine (toilet manure) are a serious waste disposal problem especially in areas with high human population density. At the same time they are rich in nutrients that are essential to plants.
Lake-a-thon: Walk to save the lakes in Bengaluru, United Way Bengaluru, July 31, 2011, Bengaluru
Posted on 25 Jul, 2011 10:37 AM
Organizer: United Way Bengaluru
Venue: Kaikondanahalli Lake, Sarjapura Road, Bangalore
Description:
To spread awareness about lakes in Bangalore and to mobilize support for lake rejuvenation campaign from companies, residents living around the lakes, community leaders and general public a Lake-a-Thon are taking place.
Conference on ‘Oral history and the sense of legacy’, Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, July 19, 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 12 Jul, 2011 12:48 PM
Organizer: The Centre for Public History, Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology
Venue: National Gallery of Modern Art Auditorium, Palace Road, Vasanthnagar, Bangalore
Description:
The Centre for Public History, Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore, in association with the British Council, is pleased to announce a one-day conference titled “Oral History and the Sense of Legacy”. The conference will have invited presentations by experienced practitioners on key issues within oral history methodology.
Karnataka Jnana Aayoga invites applications for Jnana Fellowship – 2011 at Karnataka – Apply by July 13, 2011
Posted on 12 Jul, 2011 11:51 AM
Karnataka Jnana Aayoga is a high powered commission constituted in September 2008 by Sri B. S. Yeddyurappa, the Honourable chief minister of Karnataka. The Commission is independent of the Government and works with and for the Government in policy making and implementation.
Talk by Dr. Veena Srinivasan on 'An integrated framework for analysis of water supply in a developing world city', ATREE, July 6, 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 05 Jul, 2011 12:15 PM
Organizer: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Venue: Auditorium, ATREE, Bangalore
Description:
Dr. Veena Srinivasan, researcher at the Pacific Institute, and an adjunct fellow at ATREE, will be presenting a talk on 'An integrated framework for analysis of water supply in a developing world city'.
The lake and the well, part of a water master plan - Article by S. Vishwanath about Jakkur Lake in Bangalore
Posted on 28 Jun, 2011 05:41 PMAuthor: S. Vishwanath
Video courtesy: Zenrainman
When a city adds nearly 3 million people in a span of a decade ensuring water supply to its citizens seems a huge challenge. One critical thing to realize is that the mind-set of ‘providing’ water has to change and become one of ensuring that citizens can access water of requisite quality.