Political
Socio-economic implications of depleting groundwater resource in Punjab: A comparative analysis of different irrigation systems - An EPW paper
Posted on 01 Mar, 2011 06:00 PMIt argues that while the consequences of negative groundwater draft have mostly been viewed as an ecological disaster, the externalities of groundwater depletion pose greater concern for socio-economic equity in the access to this resource.
Panel discussion on "The Race for Water: Securing Asia's Water Future", 10th March, 2011, Mumbai
Posted on 01 Mar, 2011 04:15 PMThe Race for Water: Securing Asia’s Water Future.
Organizers:
- Asia Society
- Columbia Alumni Association
- Columbia Global Centers - South Asia
- Columbia Water Center
Robert Chambers speaks about health, nutrition, sanitation and CLTS at the International Development Select Committee on the future of DFID's programme in India
Posted on 01 Mar, 2011 03:18 PMHe spoke about health, nutrition and sanitation in India and specifically referring to CLTS.
Download the below attachment for written evidence given by Robert Chambers
IV South Asian Conference on Sanitation (SACOSAN IV) by Ministry of Water Supply & Drainage , 4th - 8th April, 2011, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Posted on 01 Mar, 2011 03:01 PMSanitation enhances quality of life.
Organizer: Ministry of Water Supply & Drainage, Sri Lanka
Venue: Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Topics:
- Reaching the “un-served”
- Hygiene for adding value to & promotion of Sanitation
Arghyam is looking for Senior Project Manager
Posted on 01 Mar, 2011 02:47 PMArghyam is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team in Bangalore and help in our grant management.
Arghyam is a not-for-profit foundation working in the water sector in India. Arghyam’s vision is “Safe sustainable water for all”. We take up focused programs that address lack of equitable access to water, in a sustainable manner, amongst all citizens, through partnerships and grants across the country. Check out www.arghyam.org for details.
Kerala's bill to penalise Coke - Relief and compensation for Plachimada factory victims
Posted on 01 Mar, 2011 02:39 PM'The Bill proposes to get compensation from the company and to form a tribunal to provide time-bound compensation. The tribunal is to have a chairman, a technical member and an administrative member'.
Temple fish sanctuaries: Last bastions of native fish and pristine river stretches - A report
Posted on 01 Mar, 2011 12:56 PM
Temple Fish Sanctuaries: Last bastions of native fish and pristine river stretches
Art exhibition "Of Soil, Survival and Subsidies", Greenpeace India, 14th to 16th March 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 28 Feb, 2011 02:50 PMSoils and Survival
Organizer: Greenpeace India
Venue: Constitution Club, New Delhi
Open letter to Jairam Ramesh on POSCO project approval from the Mining Zone People's Solidarity Group
Posted on 28 Feb, 2011 01:45 PM
Water Expo 2011, 16th - 18th March, 2011, Nandambakkam, Chennai
Posted on 28 Feb, 2011 01:25 PMOrganizer: Water Today
Venue: Chennai Trade Center, Nandambakkam, Chennai
Topics:
- Latest Technologies in Water Conservation, Harvesting Technologies & Water Audit
- Advances in Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Oil, Greaves Removal, Electroplating Removal, Insecticides and Pesticides)