Courses, Toolkits, Manuals, Guides and Handbooks

Root Zone technology for the treatment of industrial and domestic waste water - A handbook from Central Pollution Control Board
Handbook by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on the application of root zone technology for the treatment of industrial and domestic waste water Posted on 16 May, 2009 12:47 PM

Root Zone Treatment System are planted filter-beds consisting of sand/gravel/soil. The system uses a natural way to effectively treat domestic & industrial effluents. 

This handbook on root zone technology for the treatment of industrial and domestic waste water is divided into following sections:

Basic course on groundwater
The course provides information on importance, relationship with an aquifer, common misconceptions, major contaminants and their effects and development and management of groundwater Posted on 15 May, 2009 03:38 PM

Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:

A multimedia course on groundwater management by Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), Pune
The course introduces the concept of community-based groundwater resource management by using animation, field photographs and practical situation Posted on 15 May, 2009 01:07 PM

This multimedia course developed by ACWADAM, Pune, is primarily meant for people working in watershed and agriculture projects, to give them a better understanding of groundwater.

Manual on artificial recharge of groundwater by Ministry of Water Resources
The manual provides details on the concept, prerequisites and mechanism of artificial recharge of groundwater. Posted on 15 May, 2009 12:18 PM

This manual by the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India provides the background on the global and Indian water scenario and the emerging challenges related to groundwater depletion and pollut

Course on urban water scenario
The course provides information on current urban water scenario and scientific, technological and socio-economic solutions to overcome urban water problems Posted on 13 May, 2009 10:06 AM

“Urban Waters” served as a background material for Arghyam’s second annual conference on April 2007 at Bangalore. There is a vast body of research on urban water issues; a bewildering number of organizations are working on the subject; and it has a wide array of dimensions.

Asian water supplies: Reaching the urban poor - A guide and sourcebook on urban water supplies in Asia
The report is particularly focused on Asian Development Bank's overarching goal of poverty reduction. Posted on 12 May, 2009 05:17 PM

The report aims to provide greater understanding and awareness on expanding the delivery of water services, conservation of water, increased efficiencies, facilitation of the exchange of water sector information and experience, and improving governance. It is particularly focused on ADB’s overarching goal of poverty reduction. 

Understanding processes of watershed development program in India: report of a study anchored by WASSAN and facilitated by ICEF
The main purpose of the study is to strengthen the participatory processes in watershed development projects and its policies Posted on 12 May, 2009 12:48 PM

This process study conducted by WASSAN with the support of ICEF is an attempt to bring focus on the processes of the watershed development projects. It is an attempt to provide feedback to the policy makers, donors and field level facilitators on the processes at the field level. It is an attempt to assess, diagnose and compare process at field level in different projects. 

Common principles for watershed development from the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management
Need for holistic, scientific, and sustainable approach to converge and harmonize implementation of various watershed development projects Posted on 11 May, 2009 03:06 PM

This deals with the common principles for watershed development at the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management. For some time now the need has been felt to bring about convergence and harmonization in the implementation of various watershed development projects.

National rural employment guarantee act (NREGA) - a watershed works manual by Samaj Pragati Sahayog
The manual is focused on earthen watershed structures given priority under NREGA and meant for individuals and organisations involved in planning, implementing and monitoring the act Posted on 11 May, 2009 02:46 PM

This Watershed Works Manual for the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) programme was prepared by Samaj Pragati Sahayog at the request of the Union Ministry of Rural Development. It is meant for those individuals and organisations who will be involved in planning, implementing and/ or monitoring NREGA.

Earthen dams - a mulitmedia course
This multimedia course provides information about earthen dams, its principle, types and parameters used for its construction through combination of animation and film footage Posted on 11 May, 2009 01:22 PM

Earthen dams are a very common and cost-effective watershed intervention. This multimedia course gives an understanding of the principles of earthen dams, the types of earthen dams and the parameters to be considered in their construction. It goes into the detail of the steps to be followed in constructing these dams.

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