India
Invitation to the 'International Conference on Water Sanitation & Recycling', Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture, Mumbai
Posted on 12 Feb, 2014 05:03 PMOverview:
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
Posted on 10 Feb, 2014 07:06 PMPudukottai gets crop insurance scheme to mitigate nature's fury
Red Hills reservoir leaks Chennai's water supply!
Posted on 10 Feb, 2014 04:49 PMChennai's drinking water seeps down the drain
Applications invited for Fellow Programme in Management (Doctoral Level), Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal
Posted on 06 Feb, 2014 08:19 AMAreas 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
Posted on 05 Feb, 2014 07:27 PMDo we need so much energy?
Posted on 03 Feb, 2014 08:11 AMThe 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.
Rurals move away from agriculture: Assocham
Posted on 02 Feb, 2014 10:08 PM'Rural job profile observes a significant change'
Authority bans sale of packaged drinking water without BIS mark
Posted on 02 Feb, 2014 10:07 PMNo sale of packaged drinking water without BIS mark: FSSAI
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on borewells: Part II - Maintenance of borewells and problems associated with existing borewell
Posted on 30 Jan, 2014 11:10 AMThe 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!
Mapping land and water resources in India
Posted on 27 Jan, 2014 01:18 PMIndia’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.