Political
Karnataka High Court Committee strongly discourages commercial involvement in lake management and rejuvenation
Posted on 23 Nov, 2011 03:57 PMContent and photo courtesy: Environment Support Group
On the contentious policy relating to privatization of lakes, the Justice N K Patil Committee appointed by the Karnataka High Court has recommended that private sector participation solely based on commercial interest is not desirable.
In a significant development, the Committee appointed under the Chairmanship of Justice Mr. N. K. Patil, Judge of the Karnataka High Court and Chairman High Court Legal Services Committee, in response to the Public Interest Litigation by Environment Support Group challenging the privatisation of management and rehabilitation of lakes in Bangalore (WP 817/2008), has strongly recommended that ““private sector participation solely based on consequential commercial interest” is not a desirable model” (Emphasis in original).
Status of water treatment plants in India - A report on their operational status by the Central Pollution Control Board
Posted on 23 Nov, 2011 11:47 AMThis document by the Central Pollution and Control Board (CPCB) describes the findings of a study that evaluated water treatment plants located across the country, for prevailing raw water quality, water treatment technologies, operational practices, chemical consumptio
eNorth East 2011 summit & awards, North East Development foundation, November 25, 2011, Kohima, Nagaland
Posted on 23 Nov, 2011 08:18 AMOrganizers: North East Development foundation and Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)
Venue: Regional Institute of e-Learning & Information Technology (RIELIT), Kohima, Nagaland
Hue and cry for drinking water - Major struggle for nature’s call - A study by Udayvani and Arghyam
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 04:32 PMThis study by Udayvani and Arghyam describes the findings of case studies undertaken by Udaywani to get a clear picture of the drinking water and toilet facilities in 8 Gram Panchayats of the 6 Districts of Karnataka following the ASHWAS survey conducted by Arghyam that included a survey of Household Water and Sanitation in 172 Gram Panchayats across 28 districts of Karnataka (all except Bangalore Urban).
CSE invites applications for Database Manager, Delhi – Apply by December 8, 2011
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 11:59 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an established research and advocacy institute known for its rigorous and scientific policy research and advocacy on environmental issues invites applications for the position of Database Manager to innovate methods of managing their huge database of contacts.
Politicians for reform - Proceedings of the State Water Ministers’ workshop on rural water supply policy reforms in India - Cochin (Kerala) - (1999)
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 10:01 AMThe workshop was hosted by Government of Kerala and the Water and Sanitation Program, South Asia with the Government of India, The World Bank Institute and the World Bank was held at Cochin, Kerala from December 7th to December 8th, 1999.
CSE invites applications for Senior Researchers, Delhi – Apply by December 10, 2011
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 09:07 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an established research and advocacy institute needs Senior Researchers for its programme on clean air and transportation, to do high quality policy and technical research, interact with policy makers, scientists & other target groups and develop networks and campaign.
ICRC invites applications for Water and Habitat Field Officer, Bijapur, Chhattisgarh – Apply by November 27, 2011
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 08:48 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and other situations of violence. It has a permanent mandate under international law to take impartial action for prisoners, the wounded and sick, and civilians affected by situation of violence. With its HQ in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC is based in around 80 countries and has a total of more than 12,000 collaborators. The ICRC is at the origin of both the International Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement and of international humanitarian law, notably the Geneva Conventions.
WAI invites applications for Programme Officer, Bhopal - Apply by November 27, 2011
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 08:19 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.
Gravity based spring water supply systems in Andhra Pradesh: Lessons and steps towards the future
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 07:35 AMGuest post by – Rahul Bakare, Arghyam
This article details an example where local knowledge has been used to develop access to safe water in the tribal areas of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh