Karnataka

Four step approach to achieve twenty four hour water supply - A report by WSP that draws lessons from diagnostic assessments in 6 cities across India
Is conversion of a discontinuous water supply system to a continuous one possible? This document states yes! With carefully structured strategies based on known practical procedures and investment programs, 24 hour water supply system is both achievable and affordable in the country. Posted on 31 Jan, 2013 03:48 PM

 

ICLEI South Asia, on behalf of ACCESSanitation India partners, invites tenders for the construction of on-site treatment systems and public convenience complexes in Hosakote, Karnataka and Rajahmundry and Vikarabad, Andhra Pradesh
Posted on 30 Jan, 2013 01:50 PM
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ICLEI South Asia, on behalf of ACCESSanitation India partners, invites tenders for the construction of on- site treatment systems and public convenience complexes in the following places. These tenders  called towards implementing a pilot project in the focus areas under the ACCESSanitation project funded by the European Commission.

Sealed tenders are invited from experienced and technically qualified contractor shaving previous experience of similar types of works, on item rate basis. The date, time & place for acceptance of tenders is as below.
Sukhi Jeevana - Living with Wisdom, Residential retreat organized by Janapada Seva Trust, Suvidya and Arivu Educational and Cultural Trust at Melukote, Karnataka, February 15-17, 2013
Posted on 29 Jan, 2013 06:49 PM

Venue

Hosa Jeevana Dari Farm, Melukote, Karnataka

Melukote is around 70km from Mysore and around 140km from Bangalore. Hosa Jeevana Daari centre is 7 Kms away from Melkote. Situated in a serene atmosphere on the Melkote – Chinakuruli road with 25 acres of land. Once at Melukote, you may take an auto to reach the farm.

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Delhi’s draft water policy released - Roundup of the week’s news (January 21 -27, 2013)
A weekly roundup of the news from January 21 - 27, 2013 Posted on 28 Jan, 2013 08:14 PM

Delhi’s draft water policy

A video conversation with CB Ramkumar on "Our native village", a self-sustaining, eco-friendly resort in Bangalore, Karnataka - A webisode on Chai with Lakshmi
A video featuring an eco resort in Bangalore that is self sustaining and environment friendly built with zero waste attitude. Posted on 27 Jan, 2013 10:19 PM

Wastewater irrigation in Hubli–Dharwad, Karnataka, enables farmers to diversify their cropping practices - A paper in the Environment and Urbanisation Journal
Farmers utilise the permanent streams of sewage-contaminated wastewater emanating from the twin city of Hubli–Dharwad to their advantage. This paper considers the effects of the availability of this perennial water resource and its effects upon livelihood practices of farmers and the implications for health. Posted on 26 Jan, 2013 06:47 PM

This paper 'Wastewater irrigation in Hubli–Dharwad, India: I

Videos: Appiko movement led by Pandurang Hegde helps protect and conserve flora and fauna of Western Ghats in Sirsi and Shimoga, Karnataka
This video presents a short look at an ongoing initiative - the Appiko movement led by Pandurang Hegde. Posted on 25 Jan, 2013 08:55 PM

The movement with the active involvement of local community works towards the protection of flora and fauna of Western Ghats, in Shimoga and Sirsi regions of Karnataka.

Meet the Data Project's star volunteers - Gautam Dihora and Sharada Ramadass, and learn how you can help make valuable groundwater data more accessible to the wider public
At the Data Project, our volunteers have helped us extract data out of difficult formats and are also working to demystify data through their observations and analytical skills. Posted on 22 Jan, 2013 10:18 PM

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