India

Press release: 467 projects approved and 40 projects completed under JNNURM
A press release giving details of the projects completed under JNNURM Posted on 11 Oct, 2009 05:53 AM

Ministry of Urban Development has approved  467 projects with  total cost of  Rs.50,340 crores under Urban Infrastructure Governance (UIG), Sub-Mission –I of  Jawaharlal Nehru National  Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) so far.

No addition to canal Irrigated areas for 15 years : Report by SANDRP
A detailed report highlighting the fact that there has been absolutely no addition to net irrigated areas by canals from Major and Medium Irrigation Projects as per official data Posted on 09 Oct, 2009 07:55 PM

Image & Content Courtesy: SANDRP

logoIn fifteen years from 1991-92 to 2006-07 (the latest year for which figures are available), there is been absolutely no addition to net irrigated areas by canals from Major and Medium Irrigation Projects as per official data from the Union Ministry of Agriculture, based on actual field data from states. From April 1991 to March 2007, the country has spent over Rs 130 000 crores on Major and Medium Irrigation Projects with the objective of increasing canal irrigated areas.But the official data shows that this whole expenditure of over Rs 130 000 crore has not led to addition of a single ha in the net irrigated area by canals in the country for the whole of this fifteen year period. In fact the areas irrigated by such projects have reduced by a massive 2.44 million ha during this period.

Request for Proposal from the Department of Science and Technology
Posted on 09 Oct, 2009 01:36 PM

Government of India
Department of Science and Technology


INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Request for Proposal from the Department of Science and Technology
Posted on 09 Oct, 2009 01:36 PM

Government of India
Department of Science and Technology


INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Compilation of news- October 2009 (7, 8, 9,16, 24-29,)
A compilation of news update - October, 2009 Posted on 07 Oct, 2009 06:55 PM

Roundup of news - October 7, 2009

The Andhra Pradesh Government on Tuesday assured people that the flood threat, now mostly centered around the Prakasham barrage in Krishna district and Vijayawada, will improve in the next 24 hours.

CWC official pointed at neglect by the Andhra Government of repeated recommendation for flooding of Kurnool town:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5094923.cms

News updates on the floods
News amalgamation
Posted on 06 Oct, 2009 05:46 PM

News updates from various media sources about the floods. You can also find up-to-date news updates on India Water Portal's news feed:

https://www.indiawaterportal.org/news

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Mumbai Mirror:

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=3&contentid=20091005200910050347421404a8e72fe

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=3&contentid=2009100620091006031259984ba7a4bb6

National Environment Protection Authority (NEPA) - request for comments
An invite for comments from the States, civil society, and other stakeholders regarding the design of an appropriate institutional structure Posted on 05 Oct, 2009 08:35 PM

Image & Content Courtesy: Ministry Of Environment & Forests (MoEF) Government Of India

MoEF Gov of India

The challenge of environmental management and regulation is immense in a country as large and diverse as India. Over the years, legislation has evolved. With the enactment of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, the various rules and notifications, and the National Environment Policy 2006, a credible legislative and policy base has been created. But there are gaps in the institutional mechanisms and implementation has not kept pace with the legislative and policy evolution.

To over come this problem Ministry Of Environment & Forests (MoEF) Government Of India, has put forward few plans to set up a National Environment Protection Authority (NEPA), which will be responsible for the creation of new policies, implementation of regulations and dispensation of justice in the environmental domain in India.

Ministry Of Environment & Forests (MoEF) Government Of India, has invited comments from the States, civil society, and other stakeholders regarding the design of an appropriate institutional structure for best addressing the growing environmental challenges.

"Go with the flow" : Cartoon by Madhu Ramaswamy, October 4, 2009
A cartoon depicting the water status and how to make the most of it Posted on 04 Oct, 2009 12:34 PM

As it flows

Research papers on water - The Social Science Research Network
A set of research papers that cover topics such as water management reforms, water supply and sanitation projects, drinking water adequacy, reforms in water institutions and water privatisation Posted on 04 Oct, 2009 12:09 AM

 

Getting Things Done: Bureaucratic and Entrepreneurial Approaches to the Practice of Participatory Water Management Reforms in Brazil and India

Government scheme to repair, renovate and restore 1 Lakh waterbodies
Guidelines for a new scheme to repair, restore and renovate 1 lakh water -bodies across the country Posted on 30 Sep, 2009 11:07 AM

 

The following guidelines give information about a new scheme to repair, restore and renovate 1 lakh water -bodies across the country. The outlay is Rs 4000 crore.

Portal visitors might find this of interest.  

 

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