Political
National water policy views water as an economic good: Resistance shown by civil society with the move towards increasing the water and sewerage tariff- Bimonthly newsletter by India WASH Forum
Posted on 04 Jan, 2013 10:24 PM
This edition of the India WASH Forum has the following highlights:
An analysis of 2011 census data on household amenities with respect to drinking water sources and latrine facilities in urban areas of the country- A document by CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development
Posted on 04 Jan, 2013 07:27 PMThis document by Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation , Ministry of Urban Development, is an analysis of 2011 census data on of the drinking water and latrine facilities in urban areas of the country.
Sewerage and sewage treatment - Updated manuals on engineering, operation and maintenance and management by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation, Ministry of Urban Development (2012)
Posted on 04 Jan, 2013 06:02 PMThese manuals are prepared by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), a department under the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD).
Impact of pit-toilet leachate on groundwater chemistry and role of vadose zone in removal of nitrate and E. coli pollutants in Kolar District, Karnataka, India
Posted on 04 Jan, 2013 02:00 PMGiven the many problems associated with flush toilets and the sewerage system, pit toilets offer a viable solution in India. However, the use of soakpits raises the question of groundwater contamination. This paper assesses the impact of pit toilet leachate on groundwater quality in Mulbagal town (pop ~ 60,000) in Karnataka relies on pit toilets, and uses groundwater for drinking.
Water monitoring challenge in Yamuna basin- Educating communites along the river about the importance of water testing & quality
Posted on 03 Jan, 2013 11:01 PMWater, water everywhere, not a drop to drink! How truly these lines depict the picture of present scenario. There are lots of organizations, people and experts involved in the discussions and making efforts at international level to have safe, sustainable drinking water for all. Yet the efforts are not enough…
An infographic on climate change: Country wise status, emission rates and targets as per Kyoto protocol
Posted on 03 Jan, 2013 06:01 PMAt the 2012 UN climate change conference, environmental ministers from nearly 220 countries met to reach a consensus on emission. This infographic depicts the status of the Kyoto Protocol country wise. A map identifying the signatory status of all the countries and their target for 2012 is given.
A community comes together to revive lakes and ponds in Valni village, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Posted on 02 Jan, 2013 06:58 PM
The 200 old revived lake in Valni village, Nagpur
Join Matri Sadan in their fight to save the Ganga from indiscriminate mining!
Posted on 02 Jan, 2013 12:11 PM
Arghyam is looking for a Data and Research Intern for 3 months - Apply by January 20, 2013
Posted on 01 Jan, 2013 11:01 PM
About Arghyam
Arghyam is an Indian public charitable foundation setup with an endowment from Rohini Nilekani, working in the water and sanitation sector since 2005 with the vision “Safe, sustainable water for all”. ‘Arghyam’ is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘Offering’.
Place of work
The intern can work from home.
Internship profile
Arghyam is looking for a Data and Research Intern for 3 months. Arghyam is embarking on several projects related to water data, specifically to do with groundwater and sanitation. One of the themes we want to explore under sanitation is its relationship with health. To do this, we want to identify relevant data sets from rural health and look for correlations between relevant health indicators and rural sanitation. Once we have this data and understand the correlations, we will also be working to make the data more accessible to different communities like designers, journalists and developers and WatSan professionals.