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FAQ on Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems
Posted on 23 Aug, 2012 12:18 PMThe Reverse Osmosis FAQ, is meant to provide a section dealing with TDS in RO Systems, clear what the term means and how relevant an RO system is to the readers.
The most popular FAQs are listed below. Please click on a topic to view more detailed information:
Interstate water dispute and federalism - Governance of interstate river water in India - A paper published in the journal Civil and Environmental Research
Posted on 23 Aug, 2012 11:25 AMThis paper published in the journal Civil and Environmental Research examines the methods and policies used before independence to tackle the problem of interstate river water dispute.
Urban India 2011: Evidence - A publication by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Posted on 23 Aug, 2012 10:58 AMThis report published by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) sheds light on the gradual urban transition that India is going to go through and presents an analysis of the transition by collating evidence from different sources, which can help in developing an
Sediment contamination due to toxic heavy metals in Mithi river of Mumbai - Paper published in the journal Advances in Analytical Chemistry
Posted on 23 Aug, 2012 10:57 AMThis paper published in the journal Advances in Analytical Chemistry discusses the findings of a study that aimed at quantification of accumulated toxic heavy metals in the sediments of Mithi river of Mumbai.The study was conducted at three different sampling loca
Goa mining policy (Major minerals) 2012 - Draft policy document by Directorate of Mines & Geology, Government of Goa
Posted on 23 Aug, 2012 10:47 AMThis document is a draft of Goa’s mining policy for 2012 by the Directorate of Mines & Geology, Government of Goa. It begins with a preamble, which gives a brief overview of the significance of mining in the union territory.
Problems with grease traps: FOG, main cause of unhealthy work conditions giving rise to foul odour
Posted on 22 Aug, 2012 08:00 PMIndia Water Portal invites applications for Fellows for The Great WASH Yatra
Posted on 22 Aug, 2012 03:38 PMDescription:
India Water Portal is an open, inclusive website that shares knowledge and resources on water, sanitation, agriculture, the environment, climate change, ecology and related themes and issues in India. The Portal is managed and coordinated by Arghyam, a non profit organisation that works in water and sanitation in India.
India Water Portal is partnering with a host of other NGOs for The Great WASH Yatra, a traveling carnival with WASH (WAter, Sanitation & Hygiene) themed rides, games and performances that will travel from Bihar to Gujarat from October 2nd to November 19th 2012. Along the way the Yatra will journey to 8 locations in 5 states, culminating in a closing event in on World Toilet Day on November 19th 2012.
"Study finds Ganga-Bhagirathi delta slowly disappearing into the sea" - Roundup of the week's news (13-19 August 2012)
Posted on 21 Aug, 2012 05:44 PMStudy finds Ganga-Bhagirathi delta slowly disappearing into the sea
A study by noted geographer Prof Kalyan Rudra and funded jointly by the state and central governments has found that the world’s largest delta-the Ganga-Bhagirathi delta- is slowly disappearing into the sea.
5th edition of Gujarat Water Summit 2012, Confederation of Indian Industry, Ahmedabad
Posted on 21 Aug, 2012 12:46 PMOrganiser: Confederation of Indian Industry
Venue: Gujarat University Convention Centre, Ahmedabad