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Manual on sewage and sewerage treatment - CPHEEO (MoUD)
Posted on 15 Sep, 2010 11:07 PMThis manual has been prepared by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), a department under the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and aims at meeting the professional needs of practising engineers dealing with the sanitation sector in the country, that focuses on achieving the goal of 'sanitation for all' within a reasonable timeframe.
The manual is a revised version of the earlier one, which was developed in 1977 and was widely used by field engineers engaged in sewerage and sewage treatment. However, a need was felt to revise and update the earlier manual taking into consideration the advancement in technology.
Manual on operation and maintenance of water supply systems - CPHEEO (MoUD)
Posted on 15 Sep, 2010 10:58 PMThis manual has been developed by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), a department under the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and is intended primarily for the managers and technicians in-charge of the O & M of the urban drinking water supply systems.
The aim of the manual is to serve as a guide for strengthening the technical, operational and managerial capabilities required of the concerned personnel to operate and maintain water supply services as per acceptable norms of quantity, quality, sustainability, reliability and cost.
"The Vision of Natural Farming" - Book by Bharat Mansata, 2010
Posted on 15 Sep, 2010 03:31 PM
“It is only by mixed organic farming in harmony with Nature that India can sustainably provide abundant wholesome food, and meet every basic need of all – to live in health, dignity and peace.” Bhaskar Save
Arghyam is looking for Urban Water Consultant
Posted on 15 Sep, 2010 02:40 PMContent and Image Courtesy: Arghyam
Arghyam is a non-profit foundation, based in Bangalore and focussing on water issues.
We are looking for a consultant who will work with us on creating decision-making tools for practitioners in the field of urban water. We are specifically looking at creating easy-to-use tools that administrators or engineers, especially in towns and smaller cities across the country, will find useful. This is part of our Integrated Urban Water Management project, where we are looking at interrelating the planning and management of all aspects of urban water (surface water, groundwater, wastewater and stormwater management, equity and access for the poor, institutional aspects, governance aspects etc.)
International Conference on Sustainable Water Resource Management and Treatment Technologies, NEERI, Nagpur
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 03:14 PM
Scientific and Technological Approaches for Sustainable Use of Water Resources - GIST Convention, Pune
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 02:23 PM 
Organizers:
- Vijnana Bharati
- Maharashtra Education Society
Topics:
- River Basin Hydrology & Climate change
- Water & Irrigated Agriculture
- Water for Energy
- Water for Environment
- Water for Drinking, Domestic & Industrial Use
Venue: Maharashtra Education Society's Abasaheb Garaware College Karve Road, Pune 411004 (Maharashtra) India
Description:
Global Indian Scientists and Technocrats (GIST) forum is a unique knowledge exchange platform for Indian scientists and technocrats spread within the country and across the world. The forum will facilitate to give a holistic approach using science & technology for creating definitive path towards sustainable development
Media Awards on Sanitation - Proposals sought
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 01:36 PMFrom:
Dr. N. Veerabhadra Rao
Executive Director
Development and Research Services Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 4, Park Avenue Colony, Ameerpet
Hyderabad – 500 016
Phone: 040-23744247 / 23744246
Mobile Phone: 9391321908
Guidelines for submission, appraisal and clearance of irrigation and multipurpose projects - Central Water Commission (2002)
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 09:06 AMThis deals with the guidelines of the Central Water Commission (CWC) for project appraisal of irrigation, flood control and multi-purpose projects for both major and medium projects, with inter-state ramifications revised in 2002. Under the new procedure the concerned State Government, in the initial stage first submits preliminary report covering surveys and investigations, international and inter-state aspects, hydrology, irrigation planning, brief environmental aspects, intended benefits etc., which are obligatory to establish the soundness of the project proposal.
Guidelines for preparation of a river basin master plan - Central Water Commission (2007)
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 08:19 AMThis deals with the guidelines of the Central Water Commission (CWC) for preparation of river basin master plan, which was revised in 2007 in view of the new challenges and issues that have emerged in the water resources sector. The need for integrated river basin planning, development and management arises from the relationship between the availability of water resources and its possible uses in various sectors.
Floods - News Roundup - September 1-7 2010
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 02:07 AMAndhra Pradesh
- Flood water submerges 10 villages under Subbareddy Sagar, Kakinada
- Floods wreak havoc on crops in AP
- Officials heave sigh of relief as water recedes
- Incessant rains ruin rural roads
- Rains claim three lives in EG
- Floodwater inflow fluctuates
- Water let off from Nagarjunasagar dam
- Downpour washes away farmers' hopes in AP