Maharashtra
"I want my father back" - A 50-min film by Suma Josson on farmers' suicides in Vidarbha
Posted on 15 Apr, 2011 05:23 PM
Groundwater use in Aurangabad – A survey and analysis of social significance and policy implications for a medium-sized Indian city by GW MATE and World Bank (2008)
Posted on 12 Apr, 2011 01:17 AMAurangabad, a city in central Maharashtra is in a drought prone region, and being a rapidly urbanising town, is facing a lot of pressure on ots water resources. Besides importing water there has been an increasing trend of ground water extraction.
In this context, a survey of groundwater use was conducted as part of a World Bank study on Indian groundwater management. The study was a collaboration between GW MATE(Groundwater Management Advisory Team) and GRASP (Grass Roots Action for Social Participation), an Aurangabad-based civil society organization working on community-based natural resource management.
Research and Action in Natural Wealth Administration (RANWA) Naturalist Scholarship Program 2011 – Apply by 31st May, 2011
Posted on 11 Apr, 2011 06:29 PM
RANWA (Research and Action in Natural Wealth Administration) is an NGO having objectives that include environmental research, education and activism.
Under the Naturalist Scholarship Program 2011, it encourages students to apply for the programme by submitting the concept note of the project on the following themes:
- Biodiversity assessment and conservation
- Environmental issues in Konkan
Strain on the marine aquatic environmental quality around Mumbai, owing to indiscriminate release of wastewater – Research reports from the National Institute of Oceanography
Posted on 10 Apr, 2011 07:21 PMThe first report titled “Heavy metal burden in coastal marine sediments of north west coast of India in relation to pollution” by M A Rokade, University of Mumbai uses the data on contaminants including metals in seawater, marine sediments and biota for the Mumbai- Bassein region, a high
Golap river restoration project in Ratnagiri executed by Gogate Joglekar College, Ratnagiri and Shree Charitable Trust, Mumbai
Posted on 07 Apr, 2011 03:46 PMThe total length of the river is about 8 to 10 kms, of which a 2.5 km stretch was cleaned.
Invitation for PeaceTalks on 'Water Conflicts: Quest for Creative Solutions' - Citizens for Peace, 6th April, 2011, Mumbai
Posted on 05 Apr, 2011 11:27 AM
Organizers:
- Citizens for Peace
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Venue: Victoria Memorial School for Blind, Opp. AC Market, next to Girnar Building, Tardeo, Mumbai
Panel discussion on: Water Conflicts - Quest for Creative Solutions
2nd Annual India H2O conference - Managing India's Urban Water Supply and Infrastructure, ASAPP Conferences, 19th - 20th April, 2011, Mumbai
Posted on 01 Apr, 2011 01:07 PM
Organizer: ASAPP Conferences
Venue: Intercontinental The LaLiT, Andheri East, Mumbai
Topics:
- Water pricing and sustainability for urban India
- Water technologies
Workshop on Bhuvan: Gateway to Indian Earth Observation visualization – Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), 26th March, 2011, Pune
Posted on 21 Mar, 2011 01:49 PM
Organizers:
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Pune University
Venue: Pune University, Pune
Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Management(ACWADAM) is looking for Scientist, Researcher, Accountant at Pune
Posted on 09 Mar, 2011 01:28 PM
Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM) is a Civil Society Organisation working on groundwater management in different parts of India. ACWADAM’s focus is in the area of developing and improving understanding of groundwater resources. It also deals with the demystification of groundwater science and strengthening hydrogeological capacities of institutions working in the water sector in India. ACWADAM is seeking professionals with the following profiles: