Governance
CInI invites applications for Technical Officer, Jharkhand – Apply by December 15, 2011
Posted on 12 Dec, 2011 10:29 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CINI) focuses its works in tribal areas of West Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and South Rajasthan. CINI’s develops approaches for comprehensive tribal development in collaboration with partners of the Central India Initiative. It focuses on food security and livelihood security through its core themes of Food Security, Diversion Based Irrigation, Micro-Finance, Community Based Institutions, Forest Based Livelihoods.
Janhit Foundation invites applications for Livelihood Executive, Lucknow – Apply by December 15, 2011
Posted on 12 Dec, 2011 10:00 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Janhit Foundation is voluntary NGO working for sustainable livelihood improvement of Women folk through the medium of SHGs and microfinance facilitation.
Fishery statistics – A manual by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Posted on 11 Dec, 2011 10:08 AMIt has a ready to use reference guide on methodological aspects of data (metadata) based on harmonized concepts and methodologies that facilitate international comparison and help in aggregation of statistics to derive meaningful conclusions. The adoption of the methodology suggested in this manual will go a long way in facilitating data aggregation and data comparison both at intra-regional levels, including international levels.
The section on both marine and inland fisheries consists of four chapters and appendices. Chapter I highlights the significance of the sector, need for statistical standards and development of statistical system of the sector. Concepts and definitions are placed in Chapter II. Chapter III presents sources of data and details of methodology being adopted for generating these data. Chapter IV conveys the suggestion for ensuring quality standards. Lastly, appendices include estimation methods, forms and schedules and major resources available in the Indian waters.
Comparative management performance of government and farmer managed irrigation systems in Kashmir
Posted on 04 Dec, 2011 11:49 AMKashmir was originally home to an elaborate network of farmer owned and managed canal based irrigation systems. Gradually, with the increase in planned development, several irrigation canals were taken under the control of the irrigation department. This paper compares the management of irrigation systems by farmers and government.
Ajunhi kordech aad (The wells are still dry) - An article in marathi - Anubhav magazine
Posted on 03 Dec, 2011 11:53 AMA large part of the state of Maharashtra continues to face acute scarcity of water due to scanty rainfall, which has had a serious impact on the livelihoods of people who live in these areas. This article "Ajuni Kordech Aad" meaning "The wells are still dry" published in the magazine Anubhav highlights the extreme hardships, lack of employment opportunities, forced migration due to negative impact on agriculture and livestock, and poverty and deprivation that people living in these areas have to face due to this water scarcity.
Thembe thembe samruddhi (Prosperity with every drop) - An article from the magazine Anubhav
Posted on 02 Dec, 2011 03:23 PMThis article in Marathi from the magazine Anubhav titled 'Thembe thembe samruddhi' meaning 'Prosperity with every drop' highlights the situation of acute scarcity of water in the state of Maharashtra and argues that this has been a barrier to the progress of the state leading to dire poverty and deprivation.
Encephalitis deaths in India - The same story of poverty, neglect, disaster and disease, how long will this continue ?
Posted on 02 Dec, 2011 10:15 AMGuest post by : Aarti Kelkar-Khambete
Initiation workshop in November 2011 - Study on exploring strategies for increasing per capita availability of water in Gingee town (Tamil Nadu) - DHAN Foundation
Posted on 01 Dec, 2011 11:56 AMThis workshop organised by the DHAN Foundation in the Gingee Town Panchayat (GTP) in Tamil Nadu on the 18th of November 2011, aimed at initiating a scientific study titled “Strategy for increasing per capita availability of water for Gingee town, Tamilnadu". Elected representatives of the town panchayat along with the general public and government officials participated in this workshop.
Trouble in Tigerland: Why conservation efforts continue to fail
Posted on 30 Nov, 2011 11:53 AMGuest Post: Nitin Rai, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Drawing upon his experience working with the Soligas who live within the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, Nitin Rai talks about the ‘wilderness’ myth and explores the origins and impacts of the belief that people and animals cannot co-exist.
Harvest of rain - A CSE film
Posted on 28 Nov, 2011 04:13 PMThe camera wanders through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra and records the profound traditional science of the people. “Harvest of Rain” analyses a wide variety of water harvesting systems as a function of differing ecological terrains