India

Invitation to the 'International Conference on Water Sanitation & Recycling', Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture, Mumbai
The objective of the conference is to map the scope, issues, challenges, importance and benefits of New-Water cooperation amongst the stake holders.
Posted on 12 Feb, 2014 05:03 PM

Overview:

Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA) invites participation from all over National & International Level for the Conference. The Conference shall witness participation from:

New crop insurance scheme for Pudukottai, TN
Policy matters this week: Crop scheme for Pudukottai gets govt. approval; Delhi govt. plans to revive defunct RWH system in schools; NGT orders vigil against illegal coastal sand mining. Posted on 10 Feb, 2014 07:06 PM

Pudukottai gets crop insurance scheme to mitigate nature's fury

Villagers planting paddy crops (Source: Wikipedia)
Red Hills reservoir leaks Chennai's water supply!
News this week: Chennai's Red Hills reservoir is leaking water; quantum of uranium in 'Thummalapalle' groundwater poses no threat to people; Kerala has the cleanest Anganwadi toilets. Posted on 10 Feb, 2014 04:49 PM

Chennai's drinking water seeps down the drain

A reservoir in Tamil Nadu (Source: Wikipedia)
Applications invited for Fellow Programme in Management (Doctoral Level), Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal
IIFM, Bhopal invites applications for its 2014–18 doctoral level Fellow Programme in Management commencing from July 2014.
Posted on 06 Feb, 2014 08:19 AM

Areas of specialization: (1) Communication and Extension Management, (2) Ecosystem and Environment management, (3) Environment and Development Economics, (4) Financial Management, (5) Human Resource Management, (6) Information Technology and Quantitative Techniques, (7) Marketing Management, (8) Sociology and Community Development, (9) Technical Forestry.

Engineers’ Training on 'Simplified Sewer System', Center for Advanced Sanitation Solutions, Bangalore
The training programme aims to introduce and impart engineering skills to participants for design and implementation of simplified sewer system.
Posted on 05 Feb, 2014 07:27 PM

Training on Simplified Sewer System
Do we need so much energy?
"Understanding the legitimate demand for electricity is key in reducing the burden on water resources in India", says Shankar Sharma, a power policy analyst. Posted on 03 Feb, 2014 08:11 AM

The power sector has a large impact on the amount of water consumed. Certain processes in coal power plants require large amounts of water. In India, most of these power plants are installed in coastal areas. These plants draw ocean water, desalinate it and bring it to the required quality of water for the turbines and then re-use it.

Effluents greatly affect marine life
Rurals move away from agriculture: Assocham
News this week: Rural employment in agriculture reduces significantly; Activists demand 'Sarus Safari' in UP; 285 people in Karnataka died drinking contaminated water between 2010-13. Posted on 02 Feb, 2014 10:08 PM

'Rural job profile observes a significant change'

Decline in agriculture (Source: Neil Palmer, CIAT)
Authority bans sale of packaged drinking water without BIS mark
Policy matters this week: FSSAI declares no selling of packaged drinking water without BIS mark; President gives nod to Maharashtra groundwater bill; Govt opposes tribals way of cultivation. Posted on 02 Feb, 2014 10:07 PM

No sale of packaged drinking water without BIS mark: FSSAI

Packaged drinking water (Source: Ricardo Bernando)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on borewells: Part II - Maintenance of borewells and problems associated with existing borewell
Here is a primer that deals with maintenance of the structure and problems associated with existing borewells. Posted on 30 Jan, 2014 11:10 AM

The Borewell FAQ, Part I & II, are meant to provide a primer on the basics related to all aspects of borewells. A well compiled document in 2 parts, they also give links to relevant queries and provide a much needed starting point for all those contemplating a borewell!

FAQ on borewell: Part II
Mapping land and water resources in India
With rare maps of India including 'Annual Rainfall' map, 'Water Balance' map and 'Land Use' map, the land and the water resource development atlases are excellent sources of information. Posted on 27 Jan, 2014 01:18 PM

India’s mapping activity dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500–1900 BCE) as per the famous geographer, Joseph E. Schwartzberg. His work is based on a couple of surveying instruments and measuring rods that were excavated from the Indus valley sites. Our mapping traditions were influenced by Vedic, Tibetan, Islamic and more recently, British cartography.

Water resources development in Gujarat (NATMO)
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