India

Energy sources of Indian households for cooking and lighting - A report by National Sample Survey Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2012)
This report is by the National Sample Survey Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India is part of the series on household consumer expenditure on utilisation of energy resources for cooking and lightning purposes. The information presented in the report was collected during 2009-10 from 100794 households in 7428 villages and 5263 urban blocks spread over the entire country. Posted on 29 Nov, 2012 07:47 PM

This report by the National Sample Survey Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India is concerned with the break-up of Indian households by

Water policy of Union Territory of Puducherry- A draft by Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Puducherry (2012)
This document is a draft of water policy of Puducherry by the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Puducherry . The draft in its preamble states that effective and efficient management of water resources in Puducherry is essential. Further the government needs to develop a mechanism for effective management of natural disasters in vulnerable areas as Puducherry is prone to frequent floods, droughts and cyclones. Posted on 29 Nov, 2012 07:08 PM

This draft of water policy of Puducherry byDepartment of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Puducherry provides a brief description of average rainfall, population, per capita of sewage generated , uti

Video presentation by Stalin K : ‘Occupy media’, a bold initiative to bring the voices of the poor and marginalised into mainstream democracy
A noted documentary film maker and activist, Stalin K, speaks on creating a true and vibrant democracy by giving a voice to the disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised millions in the country Posted on 29 Nov, 2012 10:12 AM

Declare Khablir, Bilkanda, Mahispota, Bodai and Talbanda beels in West Bengal as wetlands of national importance: Ground realities and reasons
This article argues for the need to declare Khablir, Bilkanda, Mahispota, Bodai and Talbanda beels in West Bengal as wetlands Posted on 28 Nov, 2012 11:24 AM

The land use pattern of the area in the vicinity of Khablir Beel, Bilkanda, Mahispota and Bodai as seen from Survey of India Topo Sheet 79 B/6 (surveyed in 1958–59 and published in 1973), is predominantly piscicultural and agricultural.  The Khardah Khal with its connection to river Hugli (Ganga) is the main source of surface water to this area.  Again a Topographical Map prepared by Panihati M

Guidelines for rice milling industries- A document by Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests (2012)
This document by the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests provides guidelines for:1. Selection of rice shellers/mills
2. Handling and storage of rice husk
3. Handling, storage and disposal of ash generated in boiler using rice husk as fuel
Posted on 26 Nov, 2012 12:42 PM

This document by the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests has following chapters:

A comprehensive study of gender issues in slums through JAGORI research: News and policy update from India WASH Forum e-newsletter-October (2012)
The bi-monthly e-Newsletter of India WASH Forum begins by sharing one of the most comprehensive study of gender issues in slums WASH context in India Posted on 25 Nov, 2012 06:08 PM

This bi monthly e-Newsletter by the India WASH Forum provides excerpts of the JAGORI study from two slums of Delhi in 2010-11 that look at gender concerns in the context of slum sanitation in India and make some very useful recommendations.

The Nirmal Bharat Yatra - The Yatra, my launch pad
This article describes Gulshan Thakur, an event manager's experience at the Nirmal Bharat Yatra Posted on 25 Nov, 2012 01:52 PM

Gulshan Thakur, 22, originally from district Palwal in Haryana, a graduate in Programming from Delhi University now lives and works in the country’s capital, Delhi. A little over two months back he joined Lalit Arts and Studios Pvt. Ltd , an event group based in Delhi with a dream of making it big in the line of event management business.

MoWR stresses the need to provide momentum to our conservation efforts on water conservation day
Amita Bhaduri provides the details of a consultation organized by the National Water Development Agency, Ministry of Water Resources at CSMRS auditorium, New Delhi on 'Water Conservation Day' Posted on 23 Nov, 2012 02:12 PM

The Union Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) celebrated “Water Conservation Day" on the 19th of November 2012 to create awareness regarding depleting water resources and underlined its vision and commitment to be an active contributor to the sustainability of this very important natural resource. The field offices of various organizations under the administrative c

Data on sanitation issues of states - A compilation by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
Data on sanitation issues in different states in India available with the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation Posted on 21 Nov, 2012 03:27 PM

The Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan under the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation provides a host of data related to the sanitation issues of different states in India.

Dams are destroying fisheries and livelihoods – Letter from environmental groups to MoEF on World Fisheries Day, 2012
The World Fisheries Day (Nov 21[i]), is time for a reality check of our inland water fisheries in general and riverine fisheries in particular Posted on 21 Nov, 2012 11:25 AM

Over twenty groups and eminent individuals including scientists and member of National Board of Wildlife and National Tiger Conservation Authority have sent a letter (contact SANDRP for a copy) to the Union Ministry of Environment Forests and its Expert Appraisal Committee on River Valley and Hydropower projects to take urgent steps for protection of i

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