Political
Non-compliance of dam agencies in construction of hydro-electric projects in Himachal Pradesh - A photo-essay by SANDRP
Posted on 13 Feb, 2011 03:02 PM
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Financial aspects of irrigation projects in India – A report by the Central Water Commission
Posted on 13 Feb, 2011 08:28 AMThis publication by the Central Water Commission presents data on Major and Medium Irrigation and Multipurpose projects, Minor Irrigation projects, Command Area Development scheme as available in the Finance A
State Forest Policy of Jammu and Kashmir (2010)
Posted on 12 Feb, 2011 08:33 PMIn the backdrop of the essential need for maintaining a healthy forest resource, the valid concern for its continued depletion and degradation, and, being aware of the close association between people and forests, the Forest Department (Government of Jammu and Kashmir), has recently adopted a Forest Policy.
Coastal Regulation Zone (2011) Notification, Island Protection Zone (2011) Notification and Traditional Coastal and Marine Fisherfolk (Protection of Rights) Act (2009) by the Ministry of Environment and Forests
Posted on 11 Feb, 2011 09:22 PMThe Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification of 1991 has been replaced recently in January 2011 by the latest CRZ notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF).
Society for Promoting Participative Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM), Pune is looking for Research Associates/Assistants
Posted on 11 Feb, 2011 02:46 PMSociety for Promoting Participative Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM), Pune is looking for two Research Associates/Assistants for its work on water conflicts and right to water and sanitation as part of the Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India.
Qualifications:
- M. Phil./Post Graduate degree in a relevant discipline
- Two to three years of research or work experience preferred
Design and manufacture very low cost portable solar powered water distiller (20 litres of water per day) - Dr. Vishwa Narayan of Theertham NGO
Posted on 10 Feb, 2011 01:21 PMDr. Vishwa Narayan, BE(Hons)EEE, MSEE, Ph.D. EE, CEO, Theertham - NGO, registered in Texas, USA, operating out of Bangalore and Chennai, India.
Goal: To design, manufacture, distribute and tech transfer very very low cost (Rs 5000) solar powered water distiller capable of distilling up to 20 liters of water per day, from dirty raw water including salt water.
Water jobs via DevNetJobsIndia.org dated 8th February, 2011
Posted on 10 Feb, 2011 11:52 AMContent Courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
- Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist
Population Foundation of India (PFI)
Location: Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Last Date: 13th February, 2011
- Senior Researchers for Rural Water Programme
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: 1st March, 2011
Urban Rainwater Harvesting'- bRAINstorming
Posted on 10 Feb, 2011 11:11 AMThe International Rainwater Harvesting Alliance newsletter for February 2011. Newsletter focuses on all activities concerning rainwater harvesting.
- Potential water availability from rainwater harvesting in India
Rainwater harvesting can play an important role in supplying urban dwellers with water. The impermeable roof surfaces that are widespread within a city, lend themselves perfectly to the collection of rainwater.
Indicorps 2011 Fellowship - Application Deadline: 15 March, 2011
Posted on 10 Feb, 2011 10:57 AMFor 12th Indicorps Fellowship class beginning this August, there are 27 challenging openings all across the country from Punjab to Tamil Nadu and Gujarat to Bihar with projects focusing on environment, education, microfinance, community development, public health, women’s empowerment and more. As an intense, total-immersion leadership program, Indicorps encourages individuals of Indian origin to explore their role as a catalyst for change.
Eligibility:
For the 2011 fellowship year (as per Government of India's definition), Indicorps will accept applications from qualified persons of Indian origin who have a university degree or five years of applicable work experience from anywhere in the world.
Organic and terrace gardening workshop, Bhoomi Network for Sustainable Living, 26th February, 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 09 Feb, 2011 11:17 AMOrganizer: Bhoomi Network for Sustainable Living
Venue: Prakriya School Campus, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Description:
This workshop will help us understand the basic principles of gardening and then apply it to our own context – homes, apartments or terraces. This workshop will focus on the practical aspects, so that we get a first hand experience with earth,