Policies, Laws and Regulations

Request for Proposal for '“Identification, profiling & livelihood mapping of manual scavengers among high prevalence states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & Gujarat', UNDP

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission and UNDP is looking for a suitable agency to undertake identification, profiling and livelihood mapping of families engaged in manual scavenging.

Posted on 02 Dec, 2013 12:03 PM

For more information on the UNDP, click here.

For further details on the proposal, click here or download it from below.

Invite to an International Conference on the 'Role of civil society in disaster management', Samutthan Foundation, India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi

An NGO involved in community development focusing on disaster risk management, is organizing this international conference, in collaboration with Japan Foundation.

Posted on 02 Dec, 2013 11:32 AM

For more information on the organisers, please click here.

To view further details on the event, click here.

Invite to the 'CII Water Conclave 2013', Confederation of Indian Industry, Mumbai

An initiative to debate and set in motion few concerted and proactive actions to address national water scenario with due attention.

Posted on 02 Dec, 2013 10:26 AM

For details on the organisers, please click here.

Development or displacement?

The MP government is proposing a nuclear project in Mandala district. Villagers are wary about promises to rehabilitate since similar promises are yet unfulfilled to the Bargi dam oustees since 1990.

Makarand Purohit

Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 08:30 PM

Sukal Singh is 50 years old and is the only earning person of his five-member family. Suresh Barman works as a labourer supporting a 13-member family. Bhagirat and Gorelal Bhavedi are rickshaw-pullers supporting a 7-member family each.

Vacancies for various posts, Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project (UDRP), Government of Uttarakhand

The Government of Uttarakhand has applied for financing from The World Bank and ADB, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for engagement of consultant services.

Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 04:09 PM

To view more on the Disaster Mitigation and Management Centre (DMMC), click here.

For details on the various vacancies open, click here.

The press advertisemnet for the openings and the application form can be downloaded from below.

Applications invited for 'Community Action Grants', RBC Blue Water Project

RBC Blue Water Project is a wide-ranging program dedicated to protecting fresh water. In 2013-2014, it will support initiatives that help protect water in our growing towns and cities.

Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 03:40 PM

For further information on the RBC Blue Water Project, click here.

Climate talks end in dispute

Policy matters this week: Climate change talks at Warsaw end up in dispute, a new division for the Himalayas and NHRC issues notice to the government on pollution in the Ganga.

Ravleen Kaur

Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 03:30 PM

Money deals mar climate talks in Warsaw

Unfriendly climate at Warsaw Source: Wikipedia

Request for Proposal ' Survey of GSF Programme Outcomes in India', Global Sanitation Fund

Invite to submit best technical and financial proposal to select the organizationsfor Survey of GSF Programme Outcomes in India .

Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 03:14 PM

For details on the Global Sanitation Fund, India, click here.

You may view details of the request here.

Please see attachment below for details on the Request for Proposal.

Applications invited for 'International Climate Protection Fellowships', Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany

A programme for young climate experts from developing countries interested in conducting a project in Germany and developing long-term collaborations.

Posted on 30 Nov, 2013 06:33 PM

For more information on the foundation, please click here.

To view further details on the fellowship offered, click here.