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Groundwater - Nation’s water lifeline suffering multiple crisis – A presentation by Himanshu Thakker
This presentation by Himanshu Thakker, South Asia Network on Dams Rivers and people (SANDRP) deals with key groundwater policy concerns - framework and equity issues, the emerging realities and responses. It begins with a description of the basic characteristics of groundwater and how the resource has become a private property resource by use and legal situation.
Himanshu Thakker
SANDRP
Posted on 13 Jul, 2011 09:41 PM

 

This has been followed with a discussion on issues of quality and quantity. The importance of groundwater in India’s water sector is highlighted. The presentation discusses how an increase in overall irrigated area, in spite of decrease in contribution from big dam irrigation projects was possible due to the steep increase in groundwater irrigated areas.
Indus Equation' report by Strategic Foresight Group - Provides clarifications on the water issues between India and Pakistan
Strategic Foresight Group, a political think tank based in Mumbai-India, has released a report called ‘Indus Equation’ that provides clarifications on the water issues between India and Pakistan.The Pakistani media is full of reports claiming India is encroaching on their water supply but a close examination of the facts reveals that the controversy over water is much ado about nothing and easily avoidable.
Strategic Foresight Group
Posted on 13 Jul, 2011 04:38 PM

Release of 'Indus Equation' report

New Book : "Coping with climate change: In the Asian context"
The Environmental and climatic issues varies from continent to continent and is unique to Asia. Understanding the issues does need lot of research and study material which students may not be able to gather due to shortage of time and resources. Hence an effort is made by authors gathering there experience and academic input from renowned universities of world.
Chandrappa
Ramesha
Gupta
Sushil
Kulshrestha
Umesh Chandra
Posted on 13 Jul, 2011 04:33 PM

Coping with climate change: Principles and Asian contextAbout the book:

 Climate change is real and coping with it is major concern in coming days. Most of the books written and sold in the past need updating and customizing. The general description of climate change and world will not help the professionals and students. It needs to seen area wise as a professional will work in specific geographic area. Hence an effort is made to collect data from Asia which host most populated countries along with ecological hot spots.

Geospatial technology for groundwater management – An article in Geospatial World
This article by Sangeeta Deogawanka in the Geospatial World deals with the issues related to the use of geospatial technology for groundwater management in the country. Core agencies of the government dealing with the management and development of groundwater resources identify and map hotspots of salinity, chloride, fluoride, arsenic, iron and nitrate in groundwater. However, most online information is of a generic nature, lacking detailed database or methodology used. On the whole a picture evolves of national bodies looking into the groundwater policy and potential zoning on a hegemonic model, with regional state-level groundwater departments.
Sangeeta Deogawanka
Posted on 13 Jul, 2011 03:05 PM

Well
A natural system and an agricultural philosophy - A small-holder farmer in Punjab turns his land from a lifeless, debt ridden farm into a healthy, productive and profitable one - A film by The Source Project
Working with Kheti Virasat Mission, Amarjeet Sharma has managed to turn his small plot of land in the state of Punjab from lifeless, debt ridden farm into a healthy, productive and profitable one.
The Source Project
Posted on 13 Jul, 2011 12:24 PM

Article and Video courtesy: The Source Project

PLC & SCADA based water quality, treatment & distribution management system for 428 MLD PCMC water supply system
Objective: To monitor and control from a single point the water quantity, quality, treatment and distribution process in real time for the entire city.
rdspune
Posted on 12 Jul, 2011 04:16 PM

Objective: To monitor and control from a single point the water quantity, quality, treatment and distribution process in real time for the entire city.

PLC & SCADA based Water Quality, Treatment & Distribution Management System for 428 MLD PCMC Water Supply SystemThis project caters to the need for a real time water auditing, monitoring and control system for the entire city of Pimpri Chinchwad spread over 171 sq.kms with a water supply of 428 ML per day.

Protect soil and water by Zero Budget Natural Farming
Here is a presentation of Subhash Palekar on Zero Budget Natural Farming as the way to sustainable form of agriculture
Subhash Palekar
Posted on 12 Jul, 2011 04:12 PM

. It protects and nourishes the soil. It also saves the water and enriches the ground water reserves.

Download the below attachment to read more 

Water For People is looking for business development manager at Kolkata/Delhi – Apply by July 15, 2011
Posted on 12 Jul, 2011 02:27 PM

Content courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia

Water For PeopleWater for People helps people in developing countries improve quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education programs.

Floods and heavy downpour in West Bengal in June 2011 - A rapid assessment report by Oxfam and Save The Children
Severe incessant rain led to a flood situation in several parts of West Bengal affecting 6,71,952 people across 9 districts. This resulted in 2,00,000 homeless in East & West Midnapore districts of West Bengal. This article presents an assessment report by Oxfam and Save The Children
OXFAM
Posted on 12 Jul, 2011 02:23 PM

Article courtesy: Corporate Disaster Resource Network

Assessment team:

Oxfam India – Mr. Pradeep Bharwad (Technical Assistance), Mr. Bhaswar Banerjee, Mr. Amit Sengupta
Save the Children - Mr. Abinash Lahkar, Mr. Piyush Kumar
Kajla Jana Kalyan Samity - Tapas Jana and Dipak Banerjee
Areas assessed: Moyna & Panskura Block of East Midnapore District of West Bengal

Assessment date: 24th June, 2011

A functional Green Tribunal - Article by Kanchi Kohli in mylaw.net
This article discusses the background to the Green Tribunal and provides suggestions to improve its functionality.
Kanchi Kohli
Posted on 12 Jul, 2011 02:08 PM

The Delhi High Court in its order in C.M. No. 15895/2005 in Writ Petition Number 17682/2005 relating to the National Environment Appellate Authority (“the NEAA”) had vehemently said the following.

Justice (retd.) N. Venkatachala of the Supreme Court headed the NEAA for three years. The image above and on article thumbnail is from the website of the Supreme Court of India Justice (retd.) N. Venkatachala of the Supreme Court headed the NEAA for three years
The image above and on article thumbnail is from the website of the Supreme Court of India 

“The numerous orders passed by this court in the past three years reflect both the concern of the court and the considerable restraint exercised by it in refraining from proceeding against the concerned officials for disobeying its binding orders. However, the government has failed to take satisfactory steps to address the concern expressed by this court. It has failed to comply with the court's orders and has left it with no choice but to issue further mandatory directions to ensure that the legislative mandate contained in the NEAA Act is not frustrated by executive apathy. The government has to be made accountable in law for its disobedience of the court's orders…”

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