Political

Kokkarni, saviour of paddy: case study on the revival of traditional water bodies in Palakkad, Kerala
Benefiting paddy cultivators by restoration of Kokkarni, traditional water bodies in Palakkad, Kerala, Posted on 21 May, 2009 11:39 AM

"Kokkarni, saviour of paddy", is a case study written by Shree Padre, in Apr 2009, on the revival / restoration of traditional water bodies called Kokkarni (dug-out farm ponds) in Palakkad, Kerala, which benefits paddy cultivators whose farms are situated in rocky hills, not ideal for catchment.

Determination of toxicity of paper mill effluents - Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) - A study by People's Science Institute
The study aims at determining the threshold toxicity level of paper mill effluent in the receiving water body Posted on 21 May, 2009 11:37 AM

This paper describes the study conducted by People's Science Institute that aimed at determining the threshold level of toxicity of a paper mill effluent, and the level of toxic

Fluoride testing and fluorosis mitigation in Sonabhadra district of Uttar Pradesh - A study by People's Science Institute
The study reveals high level of fluoride concentration in both groundwater and surface water sources of most of the villages in the district Posted on 21 May, 2009 11:20 AM

This paper presents the findings of a study  conducted by Peoples’

Guidelines for drinking water quality - World Health Organisation (2008)
World Health Organisation provide the guidelines for drinking water quality to protect public health. These guidelines vary among countries and regions Posted on 21 May, 2009 11:14 AM

This document published by the World Health Organisation is divided into the following chapters:

1: Introduction
2: The Guidelines: a framework for safe drinking-water
3. Health-based targets

Maharashtra's experience on implementation of groundwater act: a presentation
A presentation on issues that led to groundwater act of Maharashtra, experiences and lessons learnt from the implementation Posted on 21 May, 2009 10:53 AM

This is a presentation from the Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency of Maharashtra on the issues that led to the Groundwater Act of Maharashtra and the experiences and lessons learnt from the  implementation.

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Know about the water you consume - quality parameters, diseases and water treatment
The document is a guide that details drinking water quality parameters, treatment and disease protection Posted on 21 May, 2009 10:17 AM

This document by the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board describes the details about the water used for consumption in terms of :

Heavily polluting industries identified by Ministry of Environment & Forests
Ministry of Environment & Forests identifies 64 types of large, medium and small-scale industries and classifies them as "Red Category" on the basis of the emissions or hazardous waste they generate Posted on 21 May, 2009 10:12 AM

This document by the Central Pollution and Control Board (CPCB) highlights the types of polluting industries classified by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Go

Central Pollution Control Board conducts stream classification on the basis of designated best use
The classification sets primary water quality criteria to Indian rivers, in order to understand the best use of water Posted on 21 May, 2009 09:56 AM

This document  was prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board in its report entitled 'Scheme for Zoning

The Bihar groundwater (regulation and control of development and management) act (2006)
The act aims to regulate and control the development and management of groundwater in Bihar Posted on 21 May, 2009 09:55 AM

This document from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) site is divided into the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Preliminary

  • Short title, extent and commencement
  • Definitions
Master plan for artificial recharge of groundwater in India (2002) and its critical assessment and suggestions for revision
CGWB plans to harness monsoon run-off through artificial recharge techniques, but the critical assessment of the plan show doubts about its implementation Posted on 20 May, 2009 02:44 PM

Master plan for artificial recharge of groundwater in India (2002)

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