Bihar

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Bihar Water Development Society (BDWS) works on projects related to education, health care, self-help groups and socio-economic development programmes. The basic purpose behind these activities is to work for the upliftment of the rural masses and to alleviate the sufferings of the poor, the marginalized, especially of women who are deprived of self-dignity, confidence and self-respect and handicapped in many ways while struggling to come to the main stream of society.

This presentation  highlights the grave water situation in Bihar in the context of the emerging water quality and quantity issues that the world and especially developing countries will be facing in the near future.

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Expression of Interest/ Proposals are invited from the interested Service providers/accredited agency for adoption & certification of organic farming in Vegetables and Litchi fruit orchards areas of Bihar at farmer‟s level and related activity, as well as training to the identified government agency towards adoption, certification and marketing of organic produce.

The work of repair and rehabilitation begins now. Assessments are being done of the assistance –and funds- needed in these two states.

Sikkim is beginning to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the 18th September earthquake. In addition to the loss of life, livelihoods have been severely impacted. The earthquake is also raising questions about the safety of the many dams planned on the Teesta.

A look at the news in the month of September 2011, indicates that the month has experienced a range of events such as heavy floods in different parts of the country with Orissa being the worst affected state, a major earthquake in the North East with Sikkim being the most affected, reports of flash floods and landslides in various parts of the country as well as  reports of heavy rainfall in different parts of the country with indications that the rainfall may further subside in the coming week.

Drishtee Foundation is a social organization working with and for rural communitites. They are looking for a passionate candidate for an interesting opening in Saurath, Bihar. With a presence of over seven years in the Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) domain, Drishtee Foundation (DF) has undertaken numerous initiatives to ensure holistic development of communities in its areas of operation. 

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Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) is a non-denominational, non-government organization. 

AKRSP (I) was established in Gujarat in 1984 and it seeks to contribute to rural poverty reduction through community involvement and empowerment that leads to the efficient management and improved productivity of natural resources.