Research Papers

Sustainable urban water supply in south India : Desalination, efficiency improvement, or rainwater harvesting?
The authors propose a framework that makes it possible to evaluate a wider range of centralized and decentralized policies for urban water supply than previously considered. Posted on 11 May, 2011 05:26 PM

Abstract:

A hydrologic-economic modeling approach for analysis of urban water supply dynamics in Chennai, India
In this paper, we discuss a challenging water resources problem in a developing world city, Chennai India. Posted on 11 May, 2011 05:21 PM

 

The goal is to reconstruct past system behavior and diagnose the causes of a major water crisis.  In order to do this, we develop a hydrologic-engineering-economic model to address the complexity of urban water supply arising from consumers’ dependence on multiple interconnected sources of water. 

Groundwater management in a coastal aquifer in Krishna River Delta – A paper in Current Science
This paper in Current Science deals with groundwater management in a coastal aquifer in Krishna river delta of Andhra Pradesh. Posted on 10 May, 2011 08:03 AM

Groundwater conditions in the multi-aquifer system in the delta, were studied through an integrated approach using hydrochemical, hydrogeological and isotopic techniques. This study was taken up because of the reported seawater intrusion into the groundwater system of this agriculturally rich region.

NREGA and rural water management in India: Improving the welfare effects – An occasional paper by IRAP
This occasional paper looks at improving the welfare effects of National Rural Employment Gurantee Act (NREGA) and rural water management in India. Posted on 09 May, 2011 09:41 PM

NREGA is being eulogized by many in the academic, development and policy arena as a “silver bullet” for eradicating rural poverty and unemployment, by way of generating demand for productive labour force in villages and private incentives for management of common property resources.

Addressing the water crisis in Gujarat, India - A report by Columbia Water Center
The paper from Columbia Water Center is on the ground water crisis occurring in the Mehasana region, an area in the northern part of Gujarat. Posted on 28 Apr, 2011 05:06 PM

 A large number of farmers and well operators were interviewed in the process. Data was also collected from the power utility that supplies power to this region. Along with this the climatic peculiarities of the region, farmers and well users perceptions on ground water management and use were also collected.

Impact of the 2004 tsunami on the geology of Car Nicobar Island – A paper in Current Science
This paper in Current Science deals with the impact of the 2004 tsunami on the geology of Car Nicobar Island. Posted on 25 Apr, 2011 07:17 PM

Car NicobarThe historic tsunami of 2004 in the northern Indian Ocean severely affected the eastern coastal areas of peninsular India and Andaman-Nicobar Islands.

Peel potential - Bananas can filter heavy metals from water - Article from Down to Earth
Banana peels may be notorious for causing slips in daily lives, but they can also prevent harmful chemicals from slipping into the body. Posted on 25 Apr, 2011 12:26 PM


Global equatorial sea-surface temperatures over the last 150,000 years: An update from foraminiferal elemental analysis – A paper in Current Science
This paper in Current Science deals with changes in the global equatorial sea-surface temperatures over the last 150,000 years. Posted on 25 Apr, 2011 10:21 AM

 Solar insolation changes are amongst various factors that affect sea-surface temperature, which in turn modulate global climate. Out of all the oceanic regions, equatorial region receives the maximum solar insolation and thus is the locale for the warmest waters. However, how the equatorial sea-surface temperature affects global climate, is still not clear.

Artificial groundwater recharge and recovery of a highly saline aquifer – A paper in Current Science
This paper in Current Science indicates how aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) is an effective method of recharging surface water into confined permeable formations Posted on 25 Apr, 2011 07:59 AM

 A key factor in the long-term viability of aquifer storage and recovery is the extent of mineral interaction between two dissimilar water types, their recoverable fractions and consequent impact on water quality and aquifer stability.

Role of indigenous knowledge system in conservation of forest resources – A case study of the Aka tribes of Arunachal Pradesh – A paper in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge
This paper in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge presents a case study on the role of indigenous knowledge system in conservation of forest resources by the Aka tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Posted on 23 Apr, 2011 09:01 PM

AkaIndigenous knowledge is the basis for local level decision making in agriculture, healthcare, food preparation, education, natural resource management, and a host of other activities in rural communities.

×