Puducherry
Auroville Green Practices Seminar, Pondicherry
Posted on 06 May, 2010 05:13 PMTopics:
- Landscaping
- Water harvesting,
- Waste management
- Organic food
- Renewable energy
- Appropriate building technologies
- Environmental awareness
Description:
Auroville, the international township near Puducherry in India is well known for its green thinking and sustainable practices. More than 30 Auroville experts are presenting their recent projects and experiences in this seminar which also includes visits to demonstration sites. The event is meant for project developers, consultants, architects and decision makers involved in the planning of eco-friendly townships and residential complexes.
Satellite map images showing the impact of the 2004 Tsunami on Tamil Nadu
Posted on 18 Aug, 2009 11:08 AMThese "before-after" satellite map images from the UNOSAT website depict the impact of the 2004 Tsunami on the Tamil Nadu coast.
Pondicherry ground water (control and regulation) act (2002)
Posted on 01 Jun, 2009 03:06 PMThis act aims to regulate and control the development of ground water in the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
Cauvery basin: its culture, places of historical significance, birth place, climate, precipitation, catchment, tributaries, state-wise spread, landuse
Posted on 14 Apr, 2009 12:21 PMCulture and places of historical significance
The river Cauvery has been the inspiration for various civilizations who have thrived on the banks of the river. This can be seen manifested in the various forms of art, culture and philosophy that have originated along the course of the river.
