Maharashtra

An evaluative study on the informal water distribution system in Kaula Bandar slum in Mumbai- A paper in BioMed Central Public Health Journal
The paper evaluates an informal water distribution system in Kaula Bandar(KB), slum in Mumbai. Posted on 03 Mar, 2013 07:22 PM

As a result of rapid urbanisation, majority of migrated population is forced to settle in places which are not legally recognised by state authorities. These areas thus lack in basic services like water supply and sewerage. Consequently, the slum dwellers often resort to illegal methods to avail these services.

Assessing vulnerability to climate change in development planning, Watershed Organisation Trust, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, March 5-8, 2013
Posted on 28 Feb, 2013 09:35 PM

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Watershed Training Centre, Darewadi village,  Sangamner, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Assessing the land use change and its impact on water resources: A study on the Mula and Mutha rivers catchment area in Pune
Analysing the changes in land uses between 1989 and 2009, this paper assesses the impact on water balance in Mula and Mutha Rivers catchment upstream of the city of Pune Posted on 17 Feb, 2013 09:11 PM

Land use changes  hydrologic system and have potentially large impacts on water resources. An assessment in an area with seasonally limited water availability and which is subject to rapid socio- economic development and population growth will provide an exemplary view on the local impacts of major recent developments in India. In this backdrop this paper analyzes past land use changes between 1989 and 2009 and their impacts on the water balance in the Mula and Mutha Rivers catchment upstream of Pune. The aim of the paper is:

  • assess the land use changes between 1989/1990 and 2009/2010
  • analyze the impacts of these changes on the long-term water balance components in the Mula and Mutha Rivers catchment upstream of the city of Pune.

Green islands amongst Mumbai’s brick and mortar: A video about some amazing work done by local citizens in setting up community gardens within the city
Lush green spaces thrive in the heart of Mumbai, thanks to a green initiative ‘ Urban Leaves’ that provides information and knowledge to the local community to reconnect with nature. Individuals, friends and families – all eager learners pledge their time and energy, come soil their hands and grow organic greens together. Posted on 07 Feb, 2013 11:32 AM

Source of video: Urban Leaves

Tamil Nadu government allocates Rs.100 crore to strengthen water resources across the state- Newsletter from 'The Resource and Information Network for the Coasts (TRINET)', February 2013
The February edition of the newsletter from 'The Resource and information networks for the coasts (TRINET)' highlights Madurai's initiative for solar power, Kerala's free technical assistance provisions along with Mumbai's new coastal zone management plan. Posted on 04 Feb, 2013 01:26 PM

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The February edition of the TRINet has the following highlights: 

The city corporation of Madurai decides to power all the parks with solar energy.

Let the Western Ghats be 'damned': A presentation on how dam building affects the ecology and social structure of these biodiversity spots
The western ghats are being relentlessly and systematically dammed. Officials create confusing jargon, find legal loopholes and the environmental procedure is waved off. Posted on 29 Jan, 2013 03:19 PM

These global biodiversity hotspots in the country, extraordinarily rich in plant and animal species, are being submerged in the name of development and growth. An overview of the dams built and proposed in this area.

TISS and UNICEF, Maharashtra jointly offer Post-Graduate diploma in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) - Apply by February 28, 2013
Posted on 28 Jan, 2013 01:17 PM

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences and UNICEF, Maharashtra

About TISS

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936, as Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work, a post-graduate school of social work of national stature to meet the emerging need for trained human service professionals.

Centre for Water Policy, Regulation, and Governance, School of Habitat Studies, and School of Rural Development, Tuljapur with UNICEF, Maharashtra jointly offer Post-Graduate Diploma in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)

Battle for water: A video on the daily struggle of rural India for water
A film documenting the daily trials and struggles of villagers across the country for water. Posted on 22 Jan, 2013 08:47 PM