Karnataka
MYRADA assesses the impact of planting trees on bunds in Kamasamudram, Karnataka: A field study
Posted on 05 May, 2009 10:46 AMIn 1991, MYRADA and the International Institute for Rural Reconstruction (IIRR), Philippines, with support from Ford Foundation, initiated a research-cum-action project in partnership with the farmers of Kamasamudram in Kolar district of Karnataka. MYRADA had already been working in these villages for several years and was familiar with the local people.
Improved quality of life through bunding activities - Maragondanaguni microwatershed
Posted on 04 May, 2009 10:20 AMIn Maragondanaguni micro watershed of Kenganapalya sub watershed, bunding activities were very slow in the beginning. However, an idea was given to the area group members to form a team within the AG and start bunding work.
Water democracy - reclaiming public water in Asia: collection of essays by reclaiming public water (RPW) network
Posted on 29 Apr, 2009 05:08 PMThe collection includes the following four case studies from India:
Vacancy: NUNV project officer - UNDP
Posted on 29 Apr, 2009 03:34 PMForwarded to the Portal by: Sharadbala Joshi, UNDP India The Water for Asian Cities Programme is a collaborative initiative of the UN-HABITAT, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Governments of Asia. The WAC Programme was officially launched at the 3rd World Water Forum with a Memorandum of Understanding signed between ADB and UN-HABITAT in March 2003 in Osaka (Japan). The main objective of the programme is to promote pro-poor investments in water and sanitation to support Millennium Development Goals in Asian cities, specifically promoting pro-poor governance, water demand management, increased attention to environmental sanitation; and income generation for the poor linked to water supply and sanitation. Complete Terms of Reference / Job Profile: http://data.undp.org.in/jobs/UN-HabitatKarnataka.doc Description of Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Water and Sanitation Section II, WSIB, UN-HABITAT Nairobi and Regional CTA, South Asia WAC, the UNV will be responsible for implementing UN Habitat related activities as well as complement the wider activities under the Integrated Urban Water Management Programme in Mulbagal.
Veera Narayana temple at Gadag town, Karnataka, solves its drinking water problem in summer by harvesting rainwater of 2005 monsoon
Posted on 16 Apr, 2009 01:17 PM"Going home with more than theerth", is a case study written by Shree Padre in April 2007, on the how the problem of drinking water availability in summer, was solved by the Veera Narayana Temple at Gadag town, through rain water harvesting.
Ph.D in Ecological Sanitation by a student at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Posted on 16 Apr, 2009 11:21 AMCauvery basin: its culture, places of historical significance, birth place, climate, precipitation, catchment, tributaries, state-wise spread, landuse
Posted on 14 Apr, 2009 12:21 PMCulture and places of historical significance
The river Cauvery has been the inspiration for various civilizations who have thrived on the banks of the river. This can be seen manifested in the various forms of art, culture and philosophy that have originated along the course of the river.
Recharge of deep borewells in hard rock terrain
Posted on 14 Apr, 2009 11:11 AMIndia's dependence on the underground aquifer especially deep bore wells are well known. With over 22 million wells India has perhaps one of the largest such structures in the world. Since most of peninsular India is hard rock with basalt/granite/gneiss underlying they present a particular challenge for understanding.
Arghyam hiring : Consultant - Social development
Posted on 09 Apr, 2009 12:03 PMArghyam is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Urban Water Initiative in Bangalore as a Consultant - Social Development. Arghyam is a not-for-profit organization working in the water sector in India. Arghyam's vision is "Enough water, safe water….always and for all". Through partnerships and grants we support strategic efforts that address issues relating to equity and sustainability for all citizens. We are a small, diverse team comprising individuals who have come together sharing the same dream and passion for making a difference to the people of India. The core members have had decades of experience in running projects in the social, corporate and Government settings. Under Arghyam's Urban water Initiative we are taking up Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) in a pilot town in Karnataka through a collaborative and participative process. It involves working with the town and all its stakeholders to facilitate integrated management of water resources, water supplies, sanitation, storm water drainage, wastewater treatment etc in a sustainable manner. The objective is to develop a model town that manages its water in a manner that is socially, technically, environmentally, and financially sustainable.
Helpful and informative answers on AAQ service, IWP
Posted on 07 Apr, 2009 10:52 AMThe words above are from a user & beneficiary of the Ask A Question Service on the India Water Portal, powered by a collaboration with WES Net.