Success Stories and Case Studies

Water management traditions in the central-western Himalayas : a study by People's Science Institute
The study reviews a variety of water harvesting structures that have evolved over the millennia in central western Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand Posted on 22 May, 2009 03:53 PM

The report highlights how traditionally, local communities exercised rights of ownership, use and management over their natural resources in the Himalayan states. They devised a variety of management systems suited to their own specific situation. Sanskar (precepts and rites), sanskriti (culture and customary practices) and niti (state policy and administration) were the bases of water harvesting traditions and their longevity. Individual dharma and social customs were the necessary conditions for sustaining these traditions, while local autonomy in resource management was the critical sufficient condition.

An open well revivial in Padiabadmal village, Orissa
Reviving the well was not a reactive initiative by the villagers. Rather it was a most calculated one planned in advance to create a contingency buffer to mitigate vulnerabilities Posted on 21 May, 2009 04:35 PM

A story from NGO MASS on successfully reviving an open well in Padiabadmal village in Orissa, that had been neglected for two decades. In a tube-well dependent drinking water supply system, an initiative by people of Padiabadmal, a tribal inhabited village in Western Orissa, has come as a refreshing fresh water splash.

Nature of arsenic pollutants in groundwater of Bengal basin – A case study from Baruipur area - West Bengal (India)
Arsenic pollution of groundwater in Bengal basin is a geological problem and it is spreading rapidly, because of emergence of new data, increased awareness and more wells being tested Posted on 21 May, 2009 04:29 PM

This article published in Current Science discusses the nature of arsenic pollutants in the groundwater of Bengal basin.

A model for rainwater harvesting in Karnataka - the Melukote system- an article from Waternama
The article presents communities effort to harvest rainwater in Mandya district, Karnataka Posted on 21 May, 2009 03:00 PM

A model for rainwater harvesting- the Melukote system

Water tradition: the Malnad story- an article in Waternama
The article presents fascinating water conservation of Malnad to traditionally control and manage water distribution at village level Posted on 21 May, 2009 01:06 PM

 

Bhoj wetland - experience and lessons learned - Brief
The brief examines water crisis and gradual degradation of environmental and water resources for the Upper and Lower lakes of Bhopal, collectively known as Bhoj wetland Posted on 21 May, 2009 12:39 PM

This brief on the International Lake Environment Committee site discusses the situation of lakes in the South East Asian region in the context of the growing water crisis and the gradual degradation o

Safe and sustainable clean water access - case studies by Whitman Direct Action examining the obstacles to water development in India
The book features a collection of case studies and essays contributed by NGOs working on clean water development projects in India Posted on 21 May, 2009 12:01 PM

This Whitman Direct Action water book examines the socio-political and technological obstacles to water development in India and has become a transparent resource for other NGOs, the government sector, academics, and interested individuals to glean the expertise of their contemporaries in the fields of water development and water purification technology.

Kokkarni, saviour of paddy: case study on the revival of traditional water bodies in Palakkad, Kerala
Benefiting paddy cultivators by restoration of Kokkarni, traditional water bodies in Palakkad, Kerala, Posted on 21 May, 2009 11:39 AM

"Kokkarni, saviour of paddy", is a case study written by Shree Padre, in Apr 2009, on the revival / restoration of traditional water bodies called Kokkarni (dug-out farm ponds) in Palakkad, Kerala, which benefits paddy cultivators whose farms are situated in rocky hills, not ideal for catchment.

Groundwater and well-water quality in the alluvial aquifer of central Gujarat - a paper by Carewater
The paper recommends urgent requirement of increased aquifer monitoring in central Gujarat, spreading awareness and using proper water treatment procedures to combat groundwater pollution Posted on 20 May, 2009 12:02 PM

This paper by Carewater highlights the emerging groundwater pollution problems and the increasing incidences of aquifer contamination in the state of Gujarat and describes the drinking water problems arising because of the conta

Geographic information system (GIS) and groundwater for windows (GWW) helps in creating interactive groundwater information system (GWIS) of Barakar basin in Bihar
The paper discusses the approach adopted for establishing groundwater information system (GWIS) where data from various sources can be stored and analysed in time and space Posted on 20 May, 2009 10:21 AM

This paper on the GIS Development site discusses the approach adopted for establishing ground water information system (GWIS) of the Upper Barakar Basin using geographic informati

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