India

Pitcher irrigation - A method that uses round earthen containers for growing saplings
A brief on the technique for creating slow release of water below the ground, minimizing evaporation losses and risk of salinization. Posted on 15 Sep, 2009 11:46 AM

Pitcher irrigationIt is similar to drip irrigation, but less expensive to install. The pitchers are the round earthen containers used in rural areas for water storage, ranging from 10 to 20 liters in capacity. This kind of irrigation is ideal for spreading plants such as gourd, pumpkin, and melon because few pitchers are needed per unit area. It is also very good irrigation for saplings, promoting deep root growth.

Agronomic measures in dryland agriculture: An overview
An information kit on the agronomic measures in dryland agriculture Posted on 15 Sep, 2009 10:39 AM

Agronomic Measures in Dryland Agriculture
Soil and water conservation measures consist of agronomical and mechanical methods. Agronomic methods are supported with mechanical measures where land slope exceeds permissible limits and runoff gains erosive velocities.

The following boxes explain the nature of agronomic measures which are essential in inter-bunded or terraced areas. These practices enhance the utility value of all kinds of mechanical structures.

How to catch rainwater where it falls - An intoduction
A manual -for anyone who wants to make good use of rainwater wherever it falls in the landscape. Posted on 14 Sep, 2009 04:39 PM

 Perhaps you are a farmer and you want to practice good water and soil management for your crops and trees, or you own some land and you want to manage it carefully to recharge the groundwater. You may be focusing on what you can do with your own land, or wondering what your community can do, or you may even be thinking at the watershed level.

Vacancies : Announcement from DevNetJobs India
Posted on 14 Sep, 2009 02:21 AM

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Listed below are relevant vacancies announced by DevNetJobs India. Kindly follow the link for more information regarding the listed position.

Water: the privatization debate
A report that presents two largely divergent points of view, regarding the controversial issue of water privatization. Posted on 11 Sep, 2009 02:08 PM

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Bharat Nirman - A time-bound plan for rural infrastructure by the Government of India in partnership with state governments and panchayat raj institutions (2005-2009)
A report on Bharat Nirman Posted on 11 Sep, 2009 12:45 PM

This report describes a time-bound plan for rural infrastructure by the Government of India in partnership with State Governments and Panchayat Raj Institutions

Project Survival Media: Call for entries from the youth !
Posted on 10 Sep, 2009 12:28 AM

An NGO called Project Survival Media has organized a terrific opportunity for young journalists and others. National origin is NOT a bar! Deadline September 11. More information is added herewith. Any further questions, please feel free to email the coordinators, Shadia Fayne Wood (shadia.fayne@gmail.com) or Mayank Bubna (mayankbubna@gmail.com) directly.

Integrated approaches for sustainable development in water resources sector
A report highlighting desalination, tank irrigation and agricultural practices as effective solutions to resolve the growing water scarcity in personal use and agriculture Posted on 04 Sep, 2009 12:11 PM

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Technology for Sustainable Development and the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne EPFL have produced a report titled Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Development in Water Resources Sector.

Sensitising children on water quality : An Interactive fun way to learn the extent to which our rivers are polluted
A brief on Edugreen, an educational initiative for making children more environmental conscious Posted on 04 Sep, 2009 11:12 AM

Sensitizing children about environmental issues and green habits is important as they can reduce or prevent various types of environmental pollution in daily life.  Edugreen, an initiative of TERI, makes this learning fun and interactive for the children.

Water Quality Issues in India
A presentation that gives an understanding of water quality issues in the country Posted on 04 Sep, 2009 11:09 AM

A presentation titled Water Quality Issues in India by Dr. R C Trivedi of Central Pollution Control Board gives a comprehensive understanding of issues related to water quality. This includes the reasons responsible for degradation in water quality, to the coverage area of the national water quality programme.

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