Presentations

Speakers and presentations of the WHSC 2009 Day 2 : Rajendra Singh emphasises the need for decentralized water management
A compilation of presentations during the WHSC 2009 Posted on 24 Nov, 2009 05:11 AM

Rajendra Singh

 

 

Case presentation by Bharat Sharma on water crisis and nationwide water harvesting initiative
A case for a larger perspective on the water crisis and for a Nationwide Water Harvesting Initiative Posted on 23 Nov, 2009 08:09 PM

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Bharat Sharma (Photo:Praveena Sridhar)

Speakers and presentations WHSC 2009 day 1 : Ramaswamy Iyer delivers the keynote address
A resource page on the speakers and their presentations Posted on 23 Nov, 2009 02:54 AM

 

The speaker line up for the opening day of the conference has some of the most respected names in the water sector, in India. I have put together resource pages for each of the speaker's profiles and the subject of their talk.

 

Construction of a deep tube well for agricultural purpose - A case study from Vridhachalam (Tamil Nadu)
A presentation that provides information on how to construct a deep tube well for agricultural purposes in Tamilnadu Posted on 22 Nov, 2009 11:46 AM

This presentation provides information on the process that needs to be followed to construct a deep tube well for agricultural purposes in Pavalangudi village of Vridhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamilnadu. The extent of area is 100 acres. The presentation covers three stages of ground water exploration - surface, subsurface methods, well development and the methodology adopted.

Ground Water Exploration - An Introduction
A presentation that gives a detailed explanation of the methods and techniques of ground water exploration. Posted on 21 Nov, 2009 04:14 PM

The main objective is to study and understand the hydrological cycle of the region, to have an overall concept about the type, nature & number of aquifers, the quality of ground water.

Water management by industry - A case study of TATA Chemicals - Mithapur
A presentation on the water management initiatives undertaken by TATA chemicals Posted on 17 Nov, 2009 06:07 PM

This presentation describes the work of Tata Chemicals in organising water management initiatives, with the community around its plant in Mithapur, Gujarat. The various efforts taken up include integrated watershed development, salinity ingress mitigation, Water and Sanitation Management Organisation (WASMO) projects, rooftop rainwater harvesting and implementing water saving technologies.

Water management by industry - A case study of Reliance Energy - Dahanu
A presentation on water management initiatives taken up by Reliance Energy in Dahanu Posted on 17 Nov, 2009 06:03 PM

This presentation describes the work of Reliance Energy, in taking up water management initiatives with the local community around their plant in Dahanu. The work taken up includes constructing check dams, weirs and installing hand pumps for providing drinking water to the community. As a result of this, people in approximately 17 villages were benefitted as the availability of potable water improved and ground water levels increased resulting in higher incomes for the villagers. 

Direct seeding initiatives with paddy farmers in Punjab - PepsiCo India Holdings - Gurgaon
A presentation that describes the efforts of PepsiCo India Holdings, Gurgaon to promote sustainable agriculture initiatives with paddy farmers in Punjab. Posted on 17 Nov, 2009 05:58 PM

Work taken up focussed on promoting direct seeding instead of transplantation in the paddy crop. As a result of this, about 30% reduction in water consumption was achieved covering about 1100 acres in 5 states. Farmers could also reduce their production costs by upto Rs.1400/acre.  

Integrated water resources management by industry - A case study of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Limited - Guntur
This presentation describes the work of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Limited, in organising water management efforts within and around their soft drinks plant in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Posted on 17 Nov, 2009 05:55 PM

The work taken up involved reducing usage of water in the plant, recycling by treating waste water and reusing in plant operations, and rainwater harvesting and restoring water bodies, both in the plant and the community for replenishing the resource.

Water conservation and harvesting by industry - A case study of Hindalco Industries Limited - Renukoot
This presentation describes the work of Hindalco Industries in water conservation and harvesting, in Renukoot. Posted on 17 Nov, 2009 05:51 PM

The work taken up includes lift irrigation projects, construction of small check dams, rainwater harvesting, promotion of horticulture and timber plantation, promotion of composting and cattle vaccination.

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