India

Water filters used in a rainwater harvesting system - A presentation by Arghyam
A presentation that deals with filters used in a rainwater harvesting system Posted on 04 Sep, 2009 10:38 AM

This presentation by Arghyam deals with filters used in a rainwater harvesting system as also in other sources to remove suspended pollutants from rainwater collected. In a rainwater harvesting system, the water comes in contact with several surfaces, such as the roof or gutters. Water sources too are contaminated by various minerals and chemicals. These affect the colour, odour, taste and composition of water.Its flow becomes possibly mixed with leaves or dust.

How to do a fish count in your local water body-Vembanad Fish Count program
An inventory to be able to do a fish count individually Posted on 04 Sep, 2009 10:20 AM

Do a fish count in your local water body and understand the different rhythms of ecological life in your neighbourhood.

Dr Latha Bhaskar and ATREE attempted to do exactly that in their Vembanad Fish Count Program. Download the report, their methodology and tools here.

Some critical issues on groundwater in India - Centre for Water Policy
A document on some critical issues on groundwater in India Posted on 04 Sep, 2009 09:12 AM

This document on the South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People site by the Centre for Water Policy highlights the critical issues related to  groundwater in India and is divided into the following sections:

SAWAS: Changing water governance in India
Posted on 03 Sep, 2009 05:04 PM

Image and Content Courtesy: SaciWATERs, SAWAS

SAWAS (South Asian Water Studies) calls for papers on longer-term perspectives on water governance and management (reform) in India. The papers should not exceed 5000 words (including references and footnotes). We are inviting original, well argued and accessibly written analyses of water sector reform experiences, assessments of future developments, discussion of dilemmas and contradictions, accounts of policy processes and policy instruments, etc.

Papers are to be submitted to Dr Daphne Gondhalekhar at ZEF, Bonn (daphneg@mit.edu) not later than September 30, 2009. Papers will be peer reviewed. Accepted (and eventually revised) papers will be published in a forthcoming issue of SAWAS (South Asian Water Studies)

For more information on the broad thematic aimed at, please download the Information Click here

Gender, Water and Equity: Training Workshop, SaciWATERS,
Posted on 03 Sep, 2009 04:03 PM

genderequity The Third Gender, Water, & Equity Training Workshop in South Asia, is being organised from Nov 23-27, 2009. WHAT WILL YOU GAIN BY ATTENDING? The programme will help in - • Understanding the larger political context of water where in gender and equity issues are placed at the centre • Strengthening participants’ perspectives on gender, water, and equity issues • Examining analytical frameworks that could incorporate gender in the planning and implementation of programmes in the water sector

Report of the Steering Committe on Agricultre for the Tenth Five Year Plan
A report on the 10th Five Year Plan Posted on 02 Sep, 2009 12:16 PM

Report of the Steering Committe on Agricultre for the Tenth Five Year Plan
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Alternative Agricultural Policy Finalized at the Anna Swaraj Panchayat
An alternative agricultural policy finalized at the Anna Swaraj Panchayat Posted on 02 Sep, 2009 11:58 AM


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Policy initiatives- Ministry of Agriculture
An amalgamation of links and information relating to initiatives taken up by Ministry of Agriculture Posted on 02 Sep, 2009 11:29 AM

This page provides links and information on the policies or initiatives undertaken by the  Ministry of Agriculture. These include the following:

Guidelines on various components of National Project on Organic Farming: Department of Agriculture & Cooperation
Brief on the guidelines on various components of National Project on Organic Farming Posted on 02 Sep, 2009 11:22 AM


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Enhancing Sustainability of Dryland Rainfed Farming Systems: A new scheme under the National Common Minimum Programme
A new scheme on 'Enhancing Sustainability of Dryland Rainfed Farming Systems' Posted on 02 Sep, 2009 11:12 AM


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