Political

Everyone can conserve water at home: Follow the example of Anita, an IWP volunteer in Mumbai
A few simple & easy to follow tips on how to conserve water at home, by IWP volunteer Anita Kanaghat Posted on 30 Jan, 2013 03:37 PM

Water, as we all know is going to be the next biggest problem. With climate change already looming large, we have to consciously prepare for the future. On an individual level we can do our bit to contribute towards water conservation.

I, as a homemaker have implemented a few practices at home.

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.
Meghal river revival in Junagadh, Saurashtra, Gujarat: A documentary
A video documenting the narratives of farmers living in Junagadh,Saurashtra district of Gujarat, who suffered immensely due to excessive use of Meghal River. Posted on 29 Jan, 2013 10:59 PM

 

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.

Organizers

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.

Understanding how to predict where the next landslide will happen in Sikkim - An analysis using the status report for initiating landslide studies by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
A status report that documents information regarding status of landslides in Sikkim and presents recommendations for preparing action plan for landslide studies. Posted on 29 Jan, 2013 01:57 PM

This report presents information about the status of landslides in Sikkim. It was commissioned by the Department of Science and Technology and authored by the Wadia Institute of Geology. It draws upon several archives including that of the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Government of Sikkim. The report also presents recommendations for preparing an action plan for undertaking landslide studies.