Research Papers

Water resources in India under changed climate scenario- A paper in International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications
This paper in International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, tries to assess the impacts of climate change on water resources of the river basins of India, which are of great significance for domestic, industrial agricultural and hydropower scenario of the country. Posted on 18 Jan, 2013 07:41 PM

The paper in its introduction states that the shortage for fresh water is becoming a limiting factor for the socio-economic development of many countries.

Effect of drinking arsenic-contaminated water in children- Article in Indian Journal of Public Health
This paper in Indian Journal of Public Health sheds light on the specific impact of arsenic on health of children based on the review of literature on the subject. Posted on 09 Jan, 2013 10:44 PM

This paper in Indian Journal of Public Health sheds light on the specific impact of arsenic on health of children based on the review of literature on the subject. The effects of chronic arsenic toxicity under the following aspects:

  • Psychological
  • Skin abnormalities
  • Lung diseases
  • Defect in intellectual function
  • Genetic issues

Is your neighbourhood a 'dirty picture' ?: The growing garbage crisis and 10 ways in which you can help
Have you wondered what happens to all the garbage that your home disowns every morning ? Where does all the stuff that you throw away go ? Where does it end ? Does your neighbourhood portray its own 'dirty picture'? Can this 'trashy' image be altered ?
Travel along the litter route, measure the waste you produce and along with some tips and tricks , check out our ‘waste-o-meter’ to find a few answers to this conundrum !
Posted on 06 Jan, 2013 02:13 PM

‘A potato peel, a piece of paper and a plastic packet’: The story of garbage

Let’s begin with a story of the journey of our junk, in a typical Indian city.

Impact of pit-toilet leachate on groundwater chemistry and role of vadose zone in removal of nitrate and E. coli pollutants in Kolar District, Karnataka, India
Impact of pit-toilet leachate on groundwater chemistry and role of vadose zone in removal of nitrate and E. coli pollutants in Kolar District, Karnataka, India Posted on 04 Jan, 2013 02:00 PM

Given the many problems associated with flush toilets and the sewerage system, pit toilets offer a viable solution in India. However, the use of soakpits raises the question of groundwater contamination. This paper assesses the impact of pit toilet leachate on groundwater quality in Mulbagal town (pop ~ 60,000) in Karnataka relies on pit toilets, and uses groundwater for drinking.View of the town of Mulbagal, Karnataka

A growing concern - How soon will India run out of water - Paper published in the Journal of Global Health
This paper published in the Journal of Global Health sheds light on the grave water scarcity that the country could face in the coming years and warns that this could happen in as few as twenty years as the demand for water continue to exceed the sources of supply. The paper argues that this will have a negative effect on the public health and sanitation situation in the country and urgent steps thus need to be taken to deal with this situation. Posted on 29 Dec, 2012 05:33 PM

The paper informs that groundwater accounts for about 50%-80% of domestic water use and 45%-50% of the irrigation in the country.

Briefing papers on ‘Jal kothis’, ‘Matka filter’, 'Dug wells' and ‘Phayedemand shauchalaya’: Local innovative solutions in flood prone Bihar by Megh Pyne Abhiyan (2011)
Megh Pyne Abhiyan, supported by Arghyam, has been working towards self-reliance and access to safe drinking water and secure sanitation, in 22 panchayats of five flood-prone districts of north Bihar. Included below are four briefing papers that describe innovative localised solutions implemented by Megh Pyne Abhiyan to deal with the problems arising out of the recurrent flood situation in the state of Bihar Posted on 29 Dec, 2012 03:14 PM

The briefing papers include the following:

Groundwater status of arid tehsils of Sirohi district of Rajasthan state- An article in Bharatiya Vaigyanik evam Audyogik Anusandhan Patrika (BVAAP)
How do farmers in dry and water scarce regions of Rajasthan, practice agriculture? This article sheds light on the groundwater situation in Sirohi district of Rajasthan Posted on 17 Nov, 2012 10:54 PM

This article published in the Bharatiya Vaigyanik evam Audyogik Anusandhan Patrika (BVAAP) informs that understanding the soil and water resources is the first step towards carrying out agriculture in a sustainable manner.

Delhi’s waste conflict – A paper in the Economic and Political Weekly
The article argues that the recent shift in the solid waste management system is a holistic transformation and needs more attention in cities such as Delhi Posted on 20 Oct, 2012 05:26 PM

The commentary in Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) begins by discussing the policy shift in solid waste management that involves the privatisation of certain aspects of the system, such as the incineration of waste, but more importantly, it represents a comprehensive and holistic transformation in which the entire system becomes in

WOTR’s Position Paper on “Biodiversity and adaptation to climate change” released on October 16, 2012 at the COP-11 in Hyderabad
This position paper explains WOTR’s proactive ecosystem based adaptation strategy crystallized from the ecosystem management and conservation work carried out in different states Posted on 18 Oct, 2012 10:48 AM

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Privatising the Commons- A book review in Economic and Political Weekly
This article provides a review of the book "Communities, Commons and Corporations" Posted on 15 Oct, 2012 07:35 PM

Published in the Economic and Political Weekly, this article sheds light on the issue of privatising the natural resources, which are commonly shared by the rural people. These resources include  forests, pasturelands, wastelands, coasts, lakes and rivers.

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