Gulbarga District

Applications invited for 'Project Fellows', Department of Geology, Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga, Karnataka
An opportunity to work in a DST Sponsored Project Decision Support System for Flood Risk Assessment of Upper Krishna Basin using Remote Sensing and GIS.
Posted on 04 Nov, 2013 12:38 PM

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Details on the Project Fellow vacancy may be viewed here.

Water belongs to the state, not country!
Bihar against the central water policy, youth against proposed Kerala hydro-electric project and creation of economic sensitive zones are the highlights of this week’s news. Posted on 27 May, 2013 11:27 AM

Bihar opposes Centre’s proposed water policy

Let water remain a state subject - Bihar
Residents of Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh, resist public private partnership in their water supply project- A press release by Manthan Adhyayan Kendra
With no single example across the world to cite for successful model of water privatisation, the irony remains that it continues to grow in developing countries. India is witnessing a range of private sector participation in various water schemes, these come under different forms and shapes but the motive remains the same- make profit out water.
Almost all privatisation endeavor in water sector has met with obstacles, Khandwa is no exception! The teething problem of the project doesn't appear to settle as the rising discontent and resistance among people continues to grow.
Posted on 20 Mar, 2013 09:58 AM

The bad track record of the public sector to provide water has increasingly led to private sector participation in water supply system. The proponents of privatization state that private sector would increase efficiency, bring adequate finance and help build the infrastructure that is required to run the utilities properly in an effective manner.

Four step approach to achieve twenty four hour water supply - A report by WSP that draws lessons from diagnostic assessments in 6 cities across India
Is conversion of a discontinuous water supply system to a continuous one possible? This document states yes! With carefully structured strategies based on known practical procedures and investment programs, 24 hour water supply system is both achievable and affordable in the country. Posted on 31 Jan, 2013 03:48 PM

 

Vrutti invites applications for District Coordinators, Gulbarga & Gowribidanoor
Posted on 16 Dec, 2011 04:20 PM

Vrutti CMS

Vrutti addresses the need for social, technical and managerial resources in the livelihoods sector. It’s a group of young, dynamic professionals who are committed to working for livelihoods promotion and contributing to improved quality of life of the marginalised communities. Our core team is drawn from management, social work and public health backgrounds and has research, planning, policy making and training skills.

Waternama - a collection of traditional practices of water conservation and harvesting in Karnataka
The book produced by Communication for Development and Learning details traditional practices for water conservation and management in Karnataka Posted on 08 May, 2009 05:16 PM

Waternama is a collection of traditional practices for water conservation and management in Karnataka. The book is produced by Communication for Development and Learning and edited by Sandhya Iyengar.
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