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Press releases - Ganga river basin authority : SANDRP
A series of Press Releases from sources indicate the progress on the matter of the Ganga River Basin Authority. Posted on 26 Feb, 2009 10:47 AM


A series of Press Releases from sources indicate the progress on the matter of the Ganga River Basin Authority. It makes for an informative read with a candid discussion in the comments section!


Ganga River Basin Authority for Comprehensive Management of the Ganga Basin

PIB Friday, February 20, 2009
Ministry of Environment and Forests

 AUTHORITY ENSURES DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS IN SUSTAINABLE MANNER ENSURING ECOLOGICAL FLOWS IN GANGA

The Government today announced the setting up of a National Ganga River Basin Authority. A statement to this effect was made in Parliament by Shri Namo Narain Meena, Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment & Forests. A Notification in this regard is also being issued by the Government.

Polavaram (embankments in Orissa and Chhattisgarh) proposal before EAC
Polavaram (embankments in Orissa and Chhattisgarh) proposal before EAC Posted on 16 Feb, 2009 11:14 AM

Himanshu Thakkar has attached herewith a letter just sent to the members of the MEF's Expert Appraisal Committee on the river valley projcets regarding the application of Andhra Pradesh to the MEF for "backdoor" clearance of the embankments to be constructed in Orissa and Chhattisgarh to "protect" the areas of these states from going under submergence due to the Polavaram project. The letter is self explanatory.

To: Mr. P. Abraham, Chairman,& All the members,Expert Appraisal Committee on River Valley & Hydroelectric projects, c/o Dr Bhowmik,Impact Assessment Division, Ministry of Environment and Forests, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003

Sub: Objections to EC for Polavaram Multi Purpose Project

Dear Chairman and members of the EAC on River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects, We have come to know from the agenda notes of the 23rd meeting of MoEF's Expert Appraisal Committee for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects to be held on Feb 16-17, 2009 that the committee will be considering Polavaram Multipurpose Project in Andhra Pradesh by Government of Andhra Pradesh (No. J-12011/74/2005-IA.I) for the proposal for the construction of the embankments to protect the lands in Orissa and Chhattisgarh from going under submergence due to the proposed Polavaram project.

IRC international water and sanitation centre : Source South Asia: Issue 15 (13 Feb 09)
IRC international water and sanitation centre : Source South Asia: Issue 15 (13 Feb 09) Posted on 16 Feb, 2009 10:24 AM

Since its foundation in 1968, the IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) has facilitated the sharing, promotion and use of knowledge so that governments, professionals and organisations can better support poor men, women and children in developing countries to obtain water and sanitation services they will use and maintain The Source Water and Sanitation News Service from IRC provides news in English, French and Spanish with an emphasis on rural and peri-urban areas in developing countries. The current Source South Asia Water & Sanitation News edition has a wide range of articles. Some highlights are: Asia: Unilever to replicate Project Shakti on other international markets - http://www.irc.nl/page/46761 Afghanistan: OCHA Humanitarian Action Plan's Appeal for water and sanitation - http://www.irc.nl/page/46636

24X7 Water in Karnataka towns -- an update from Veolia Water
24X7 Water in Karnataka towns -- an update from Veolia Water Posted on 05 Feb, 2009 07:43 PM

Gram Gaurav Yatra : Initiated by Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Government of Bihar, WaterAid and UNICEF
Gram Gaurav Yatra to promote sanitation in Bihar. Posted on 05 Feb, 2009 01:23 AM

In order to sensitise people towards health and hygiene, Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Government of Bihar, WaterAid and UNICEF have taken up a month long Gram Gaurav Yatra to promote sanitation in Bihar. PHED Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey announced the launch of Bihar Gram Gaurav Rath Yatra on January 28 that embarked on a Movement towards the noble mission of restoring human dignity and the self-esteem of rural Indians through the "GRAM GAURAV YATRA". campaign-launch-by-cm.JPG

 

Overview of the 2008 Kosi flood situation from Samajik Shaikshanik Vikas Kendra
Samajik Shaikshanik Vikas Kendra (SSVK) an NGO in Bihar illustrates the real picture of Kosi flood and the post disaster conditions in the state. Posted on 02 Feb, 2009 09:01 PM

The following article is the latest update of an overview of Kosi floods by SSVK. It reveals the ineffective handling and inadequate supply of materials by the Government in the flood hit regions. It also points out the activities done by various organizations and SSVK itself.

Conference Report - Water Resources Policy in South Asia
The International Conference on Water Resources Policy in South Asia was organised by SACIWaters as part of its Crossing Boundaries project from Dec 17-20 2008 at Colombo, Sri Lanka. Posted on 25 Jan, 2009 07:59 AM


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The International Conference on Water Resources Policy in South Asia was held in Colombo from December 17-20 at the Taj Samudra. The conference inauguration took off with a grand opening in the presence of 150 guests including special invitees from Sri Lanka. 

Source South Asia: Issue 14 (23 Jan 09)
Source South Asia: Issue 14 (23 Jan 09) Posted on 24 Jan, 2009 09:50 AM

The Buddha's middle path? - News on water use consensus from Bolivia
Is this the approach to the holy grail called consensus on the right to water and its efficient use?! Posted on 08 Nov, 2008 10:52 AM

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Water Aid India interventions for flood relief in Bihar
WaterAid has been coordinating a flood relief program in Bihar since 1st September 2008 through the VISHWAS network that has worked in Araria and Supaul districts. Posted on 24 Sep, 2008 11:46 PM

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