Policies, Laws and Regulations

Don't have toilet, can't contest polls
Policy Matters this week: Bihar government makes toilet compulsory for contesting polls, Ganga Jal pitchers to collect religious waste and Rs 1,444 crore for rural water supply in Maharashtra.
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 24 Nov, 2013 10:43 PM

Don't have toilet, can't contest polls
Toilet mandatory to contest
Applications invited for a special grants programme on sustainable river basin management 'Life for Rivers', World Wide Fund for Nature
The programme envisions creating a critical mass of knowledge and a vibrant network of ‘River Saviours’ who will contribute towards sustainable management of key rivers in India.
Posted on 24 Nov, 2013 10:10 AM

For more information on the World Wide Fund for Nature, India, please click here.

To view details on the special grants programme, click here or download the brochure from below.
Call for proposals 'Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development', United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
A programme that will identify and accelerate innovative technologies and market-driven approaches that improve water sustainability for boosting food security.
Posted on 21 Nov, 2013 09:39 AM

For more information on the competition, Securing Water for Food, please click here.

For further details download the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from below.
Applications invited for the post of ' Research Associates and Project Associates', Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
The positions offer an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research.
Posted on 20 Nov, 2013 07:40 AM

For more information on Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, please click here.

For more on the vacancy , click here.
Opening for position of 'Junior Research Fellow (JRF)', Indian Centre for Climate and Societal Impacts Research (ICCSIR), Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
Opportunity to research in the science of climate evolution and in societal adaptation to climate evolution.
Posted on 20 Nov, 2013 07:07 AM

For more information on the Indian Centre for Climate and Societal Impacts Research (ICCSIR), please click here.

To view details on the vacancy, click here.
Applications invited for the post of 'Research Assistant', Centre for Wildlife Studies, Multiple states
People extremely adaptable to field conditions, with a strong passion for wildlife and good people skills are welcome to apply.
Posted on 20 Nov, 2013 06:52 AM

To know more on the Centre for Wildlife Studies, click here and here.

For information on the vacancy, please click here.

 
Environment Ministry withdraws controversial amendment
Policy matters this week: Environment ministry withdraws amendments to waste rules, Odisha sanctions 12 crores for water in slums and the NGT halts dam construction in Manipur.
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 19 Nov, 2013 11:48 AM

Environment Ministry withdraws amendment to waste rules
New amendment to waste rules withdrawn (Wikimedia)
Nominations invited for the 'Jamnalal Bajaj Awards, 2014', Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation
Objective of the awards is to recognize & suitably reward the efforts of people who have dedicated their life to Gandhian Constructive Work.
Posted on 19 Nov, 2013 08:23 AM

For more information on the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, please click here.

To view details on the awards, click here.
Invite to a public discussion on 'Land, Water, Livestock, People and the Commons', Karnataka Rajya Amritmahal Kaval Hitarakshana Samiti, Bangalore
An event towards informing public opinion on Amritmahal Kavals, the traditional grazing pastures in the Deccan Plains of Karnataka, through conversations and debates.
Posted on 18 Nov, 2013 11:33 AM

To view more on Amritmahal Kavals, click here.

To view the original message in Kannada, please click here.

You may download the invite in English from below.
Karnataka Amritmahal Kaval Hitarakshana Samiti
Call for papers 'Solutions for future water security: Water, Energy and Climate Conference 2014', The International Water Association (IWA)
An opportunity to bring together knowledge from across the globe to share experiences and information, enable collaboration and build new partnerships.
Posted on 17 Nov, 2013 11:36 AM

For more information on IWA, please click here.

For further details on the Abstracts, click here.
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