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Why Mumbai must reclaim its Mithi – A study by Observer Research Foundation
This report deals with the study on the neglect and virtual turning of the river Mithi in Mumbai into a sewer. Posted on 08 Jun, 2011 05:05 PM

The river, along with its estuarine reach, provides the much-needed green lungs to the city in the form of mangroves. Neglect of this river was the main cause of the catastrophic floods in Mumbai on 26 July, 2005, which claimed nearly 1,000 lives. In what could be a monumental urban transformation initiative to be undertaken anywhere in India yet, ORF has proposed a grand vision for the reclamation of Mithi River. The study report and a documentary film ’Making the sewer a river again - Why Mumbai must reclaim its Mithi’ on the dreadful conditions of the river, was released in May, 2011 in Mumbai.

Khadkipada, Maharashtra - A tale of development, an account of transformation - A film by WOTR on the Water Channel
This is the story of the journey of a tribal village, from darkness towards the light. Distress migration, indebtedness to money-lenders, ill health and illiteracy was a way of life. Posted on 26 May, 2011 01:42 PM

 

 

Kelo dam, Raipur, Chattisgarh oustees agitation - Hunger strike called off after meeting with Chief Minister - Audio updates from CGNet Swara
Audio updates on the Kelo dam protests in Chattisgarh Posted on 19 May, 2011 11:03 AM

Article courtesy: CGNet Swara

Kelo dam hunger strike: 7 more farmers shifted to hospital
Rajesh Tripathi is reporting from continuing hunger strike of farmers from Kelo dam site in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. He says 7 more farmers have now been shifted to hospital. 4 were shifted before in last 2 days.

Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SSI) produces more sugarcane with less water and chemical inputs - Videos by AgSRI
These videos produced by AgSRI, provide an insight into farmers' experiences in cultivating sugarcane through the Sustainable Sugarcase Initiative (SSI) approach. Posted on 17 May, 2011 04:38 PM

 

 

 

Uses of a farm pond - A film by Digital Green
This film demonstrates uses of farm pond in the farmers lands. Posted on 17 May, 2011 04:27 PM

 

 

 

The real picture of arsenic pollution in West Bengal, India
I visited three arsenic affected districts of West Bengal while making a documentary on arsenic pollution in drinking water in West Bengal. Posted on 17 May, 2011 11:34 AM

 Arsenic poisoning in these districts is a serious environmental problem and is affecting the health of millions of people in the State. The problem has been aggravated with increase in groundwater exploitation leading to leaching of arsenic located in upper layers of sediment down into the deep aquifers.

During my visits to these districts, I have had dreary experiences -

Sekhar Raghavan speaks about saving our water
Talk by Sekhar Raghavan, Rain Centre, at the Rotary Club of Madras South weekly meeting on 26 April 2011 on rainwater harvesting and ecological sanitation Posted on 16 May, 2011 06:51 PM

Content Courtesy: Rotary Madras South

Talk by Sekhar Raghavan, Rain Centre, at the Rotary Club of Madras South weekly meeting on 26 April 2011 on rainwater harvesting and ecological sanitation - Part 1.

 

Honeysuckers - How Bangalore's sewage is managed - A film by Gautam Vishwanath and Celine Thizy
Bangalore generates 720 million liters of sewage everyday. How is it managed? This is a story of the honeysuckers. Posted on 13 May, 2011 12:08 PM


 

 

Recycling of water during distillation in laboratories and industries saves gallons of water - Blog post by Dr K K Sharma
Glass distillation is commonly used in almost all the laboratories in the world for preparation of distilled water, plant extraction and in many pharmaceutical processes. Posted on 11 May, 2011 02:21 PM

 In the process of distillation vapors passing through the condenser tube are cooled and condensed by water flowing through condenser tube in the condenser unit of the apparatus. In almost all laboratories the water used for cooling the condenser tube is coming from the water supply tap near the wash basin. The precious water after circulating through the condenser tube is left into the drain as wastewater. It has been observed that about 40 liters of water is required for cooling for making 500 ml of distilled water. The water after cooling is generally left to go into the drain.

The following video has been prepared by me and is released by youtube. The video gives good information for those who want to learn about the traditional method of glass distillation and the modified Recycling Distillation Technique (Sharma, 2004) that saves gallons of water.

 

 

Hathinikund barrage at Tajewala, Haryana,a complete failure: Press release by Maan Mandir Seva Sansthan
A visit to Tajewala was scheduled to inspect the amount of water release (stated as 160 cusecs) from Hathinikund barrage. Posted on 11 May, 2011 01:16 PM

As you are aware of the fact that the Government has constituted an inspecting body comprising of high authority personnel’s of Central Water Commission, Planning Commission, Haryana Irrigation Department, Delhi Jal Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests and 6 members of Yamuna Bachao Aandolan. The team will then submit its report to the Central Government within one week and forthcoming plans will be discussed then.

The team had visited the Hathinikund barrage and told that it was a complete failure as the water is not at all being released from Hathinikund barrage. They came to know about the matter after enquiring with local public. The imposter authorities had released the said amount (160 cusecs) of water. The local public there told that they are habitual of crossing the Yamuna by riding on their bikes as it remains completely dry, but the water has been released.

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