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Groundwater governance in India – A case study by World Bank
Posted on 09 Jul, 2011 11:43 AMIt examines the impediments to better governance of groundwater, and explores opportunities for using groundwater to help developing countries adapt to climate change. It attempts to understand the practical issues that arise in establishing robust national governance frameworks for groundwater and in implementing these frameworks at the aquifer level.
The case study focused on the national, state and local levels. At the national and state levels, it analyzed the policy, legal, and institutional arrangements to identify the demand and supply management and incentive structures that have been established for groundwater management. At the local level, it assessed the operations, successes, and constraints facing local institutions in the governance of a number of aquifers within peninsula India, on the coast and on the plain of the Ganges river valley.
Guidelines for drinking water quality - Fourth edition by World Health Organisation (2011)
Posted on 09 Jul, 2011 10:41 AMThis integrates the third edition, which was published in 2004, with both the first addendum to the third edition, published in 2006, and the second addendum to the third edition, published in 2008. It supersedes previous editions of the Guidelines and previous International Standards.
This edition of the Guidelines further develops concepts, approaches and information introduced in previous editions, including the comprehensive preventive risk management approach for ensuring drinking-water quality.
Minister for Water Resources addresses India business forum at the Singapore International Water Week - PIB release
Posted on 08 Jul, 2011 04:06 PMThe theme of the forum was: ‘Sustainable water solutions for a changing urban environment’.
Development flows from the barrel of a gun – A documentary by AKHRA
Posted on 08 Jul, 2011 10:37 AM
Directed by Biju Toppo and Meghnath, Hindi with English subtitles, 58 mins
Ministry of Environment and Forest hails Supreme Court Order on Lafarge mining in July 2011
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 09:28 PMPhoto Courtesy: NewsofAP.com
. The apex court also upheld the revised environmental clearances given to Lafarge by the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) and invoking the principles of sustainable development, inter-generational equity and the doctrine of proportionality the Bench stated “The word “development” is a relative term. One cannot assume that the tribals are not aware of principles of conservation of forest. In the present case, we are satisfied that limestone mining has been going on for centuries in the area and that it is an activity which is intertwined with the culture and the unique land holding and tenure system of the Nongtrai village. On the facts of this case, we are satisfied with the diligence exercise undertaken by MoEF in the matter of forest diversion.”
HIFEED is looking for personal assistant at Dehradun – Apply by July 10, 2011
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 08:58 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Himalayan Institute For Environment, Ecology & Development (HIFEED), a leading voluntary organization of Uttarakhand, is a secular, non profit and non-governmental organization working for upliftment and sustainable development of mountain communities since 1995 without discrimination of race, caste, creed, sex, community and religion.
DFID India is looking for water, sanitation and hygiene adviser at New Delhi – Apply by July 15, 2011
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 08:38 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia and Transearch India
Department For International Development (DFID) India works in partnership with government, international organisations, civil society and private sector. The 90 staff based in our New Delhi office (co-location with the British High Commission is planned for 2012) work with the Government of India on nationwide programmes, and with governments in a number of states with particular poverty needs. The State Offices provide support and local knowledge.
The Government of India adopts the Remote Sensing Data Policy (RSDP), 2011: A policy released by ISRO
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 08:31 PM
ASI is looking for electricity, transport, urban development and water sector consultants – Apply by July 8, 2011
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 05:28 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Adam Smith International (ASI) is a leading government advisory consultancy that works throughout the world to help countries reform their economies and government institutions. We are at the cutting edge of the fields in which we work and have an outstanding reputation for delivering results.
National seminar on 'Climate Change: Causes, consequences & strategies for sustainable environment', Vikrama Simhapuri University, July 16 – 17, 2011, Nellore
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 05:25 PMOrganizer: Vikrama Simhapuri University
Venue: Seminar Hall, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
Topics:
- Climate change: Green house effect, health problems, eco-agro cultural changes, costal ecosystem and pollution control