Bangalore
Screening films on water for World Water Day, 22 -23 March 2009, Bangalore
Posted on 19 Mar, 2009 02:30 AMDear Member Suchitra Film Society celebrates World Water Day with screenings of films on the theme of "Water"on 22nd and 23rd March 2009 at Suchitra Auditorium at 6.45 pm. The films are: > Jalatharangini, > Life in The River > Let's not Disturb The Water > Village of Dust, City of Water > Films on 'Ganga'.
Ecosan calculations & urine as a fertilizer!
Posted on 08 Dec, 2008 12:33 PMVishwanath calls on all to set aside the "yuck" factor and take a rational view of the use of urine as a fertilizer. From a open discussion he goes on to list out the advantages of using plant nutrient rich urine as fertilizer and provides the maths behind his validation!! Write in with your take in the comments!
Rainbow Drive Layout -- A model for urban water management ?
Posted on 10 Nov, 2008 10:10 AMBangalore's sprawling expansion outpaces the public utility's ability to accommodate skyrocketing demand for water and sanitation services, and it is increasingly common for new residential communities to assume total management for their own water and sanitation services through their resident welfare associations.
Arghyam hiring a Social Development Specialist
Posted on 28 Apr, 2008 07:49 PMArghyam is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Urban Water Initiative in Bangalore as a Social Development Specialist. Post Location - Bangalore Start Date , Immediate No of Positions-1 Pay ,Commensurate with experience Resume to be forwarded to manikeshwari@arghyam.org Arghyam is a not-for-profit organization working in the water sector in India. Arghyam's vision is "Enough water, safe water….always and for all". Through partnerships and grants we support strategic efforts that address issues relating to equity and sustainability for all citizens. www.arghyam.org
Hiring at India Water Portal for a content and community manager
Posted on 29 Mar, 2008 10:49 PMWe are trying to find the right person(s) to grow the Portal team.
"Tapping local innovation" contest: Last date is March 26th
Posted on 08 Mar, 2008 02:01 AMLast date for contest submissions is March 26th 2008 The Global Water Challenge (www.globalwaterchallenge.org) and Ashoka's Changemakers (www.changemakers.net) have launched a global collaborative competition to find the most innovative community-based water and sanitation solutions.
Arkavathy Janadesh Yatra: A walk alongside the river in Bangalore
Posted on 09 Feb, 2008 12:44 AMSome video clippings of the Arkavathy Janadesh Yatra, a river walk along the entire length of the Arkavathy river outside Bangalore, to draw attention to this dying river.
70-year old enthusiastic participant in the "Save Arkavathy" walk
Posted on 31 Jan, 2008 10:18 PMOn 29th January, my colleague Binayak and I went to Nelmangala to participate in the "Save Arkavathy"Walk. The Walk was organized hoping that the participants would learn from the experiences of the villagers along the Arkavathy River and be able to generate interest in them to join the walk.
Gastro-enteritis rears its head due to contaminated water in Bangalore
Posted on 30 Jan, 2008 01:46 AMThere is a spurt of gastro-enteritis in the city today. Residents think that it is the contaminated mains supply from the BWSSB that is the source of the gastroenteritis. The Bangalore water supply and Sewerage Board thinks it is water bought by residents from the private water tankers that is the cause but then seems to change its mind.
Workshop on "Ecological sanitation", CapNet South Asia, Feb 15-17 2008, Bangalore, Karnataka
Posted on 26 Dec, 2007 11:51 AMRegional Workshop on Ecological Sanitation (From Umesh Pakalapati, CapNet South Asia, Hyderabad) A regional workshop on "Ecological Sanitation"will be held in Bangalore, Karnataka, India in February (15th-17th), 2008. It is being organized with the support of CapNet Global and Arghyam Trust, India. Cap-Net invites interested people to send their details.