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A brief note on emerging water challenges in India
Posted on 13 Dec, 2012 09:33 PMThe contemporary Indian social, demographic context is witnessing steady rise in demand over water resources and experiencing crunch in its access and availability, clubbed with livelihoods challenges never before. On the contrary, meager policy instruments, inadequate institutional capacities and lack of machinery in place to address or ensure sustainability of its resources.
Central empowered committee (CEC) submits preliminary report on illegal mining in Goa - Roundup of news (December 3 – December 9, 2012)
Posted on 10 Dec, 2012 08:49 PMCentral empowered committee (CEC) submits preliminary report on illegal mining in Goa
Can storm water drains help in recharging groundwater? - The case of Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Posted on 10 Dec, 2012 06:08 PMOne of the most conspicuous activities in the preparation for the monsoons in several cities today is dug up roads ! Crores and crores are spent on the construction of storm water drains alongside roads in cities and towns to prevent flooding during the rains.
Report of the Standing Committee on Water Resources suggests inclusion of the subject ‘water’ in the concurrent list of the constitution
Posted on 08 Dec, 2012 12:05 PMNeed for inclusion of the subject 'water' in the Concurrent List of the Constitution to put in place a comprehensive legislative framework
Two teachers from S.N. High School, Perla, Kasargod successfully create a forest on sixteen acres of land
Posted on 07 Dec, 2012 07:56 PMThis successful effort made by teachers from Kasargod district to convert sixteen acres of barren land on a hill behind the school into a lush, green forest with thick patches of vegetation demonstrates how persistence and a deep commitment to bring about positive improvements in the environment through community effort can
Highlights from the 10-year water policy research programme of the International Water Management Institute and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust discussed at the IWMI - TATA Annual Partners' Meet at Anand, between 28-30 November, 2012
Posted on 05 Dec, 2012 02:06 PMIWMI-Tata water policy research programme is a collaborative initiative between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT).
Intensive cleaning drive carried out by volunteers in Sabarimala goes in vain - Roundup of the week's news ( November 26 –December 2, 2012)
Posted on 03 Dec, 2012 08:18 PMIntensive cleaning drive carried out by volunteers in Sabarimala goes in vain
Sustainable livelihoods: Beans inter-cropping coupled with farmer enthusiasm help boost farm income in Bejaletti village in Erode district of Tamil Nadu
Posted on 03 Dec, 2012 03:16 PMBreaking away from routine is not an easy task. The case with farmers is no different. Our village of interest, Bejaletti in Erode district, is dominated by Sholigas tribals, where farmers mainly engage in agricultural activity for almost 6-7 months of the year.
Living rivers, dying rivers: Stuffed rivers of Vrishabhavathi-Arkavathi from the Cauvery system
Posted on 02 Dec, 2012 08:16 PMIntroduction
Illegal advertisement boards pose a threat to the Kottooli wetlands in Calicut, Kerala
Posted on 29 Nov, 2012 10:59 AMThe Kottooli wetlands is the largest eco-patch in the Kozhikode city limits. It is interlinked with the man-made Canoly Canal which receives tidal influx from the Kallai and Korapuzha estuaries. The wetland system has been subjected to degradation and loss of biodiversity owing to reclamation, pollution and human intervention, the CWRDM action plan highlights.