Governance
Bringing life back to Chilika lagoon in India
Posted on 28 Nov, 2011 10:34 AMContent and Media Courtesy: International Union for Conservation of Nature
This 116,500 hectare brackish lagoon separated from the Bay of Bengal by a long sandy ridge was added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1981.This was because the lagoon was facing serious degradation due to siltation and choking of the seawater inlet channel, resulting in the proliferation of invasive freshwater species, the decrease in fish productivity, and an overall loss of biodiversity [1].
Status of water treatment plants in India - A report on their operational status by the Central Pollution Control Board
Posted on 23 Nov, 2011 11:47 AMThis document by the Central Pollution and Control Board (CPCB) describes the findings of a study that evaluated water treatment plants located across the country, for prevailing raw water quality, water treatment technologies, operational practices, chemical consumptio
eNorth East 2011 summit & awards, North East Development foundation, November 25, 2011, Kohima, Nagaland
Posted on 23 Nov, 2011 08:18 AMOrganizers: North East Development foundation and Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)
Venue: Regional Institute of e-Learning & Information Technology (RIELIT), Kohima, Nagaland
Hue and cry for drinking water - Major struggle for nature’s call - A study by Udayvani and Arghyam
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 04:32 PMThis study by Udayvani and Arghyam describes the findings of case studies undertaken by Udaywani to get a clear picture of the drinking water and toilet facilities in 8 Gram Panchayats of the 6 Districts of Karnataka following the ASHWAS survey conducted by Arghyam that included a survey of Household Water and Sanitation in 172 Gram Panchayats across 28 districts of Karnataka (all except Bangalore Urban).
CSE invites applications for Database Manager, Delhi – Apply by December 8, 2011
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 11:59 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an established research and advocacy institute known for its rigorous and scientific policy research and advocacy on environmental issues invites applications for the position of Database Manager to innovate methods of managing their huge database of contacts.
Politicians for reform - Proceedings of the State Water Ministers’ workshop on rural water supply policy reforms in India - Cochin (Kerala) - (1999)
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 10:01 AMThe workshop was hosted by Government of Kerala and the Water and Sanitation Program, South Asia with the Government of India, The World Bank Institute and the World Bank was held at Cochin, Kerala from December 7th to December 8th, 1999.
Northeast monsoon causes floods in parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, some snowfall in Kashmir: News Roundup (01 to 15 November 2011)
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 07:26 AMThe news this fortnight has been dominated by the north-east monsoon in South India, mainly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Periyar, Vagai, Krishnarajasagar, Mettur and Chemberampakkam reservoirs have either reached full capacity or are expected to in the next few days. Areas downstream of Vagai reservoir received flood warnings.
In the cities of Tamil Nadu, heavy rains and inadequate infrastructure have led to damage to life and property, with 10 people dead in two separate incidents.
Winter precipitation has begun in Kashmir, with the higher reaches receiving snowfall.
YFI invites applications for one-year, residential scholarship, New Delhi - Apply by February 28, 2012
Posted on 21 Nov, 2011 07:52 PMContent courtesy: OpenSpace
The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is the precursor to Ashoka University, a world-class university focused on the liberal arts and sciences, set to open in the Delhi NCR in 2013. Ashoka's founders, the International Foundation for Research and Education (IFRE), envision the university as India's finest centre of higher education, comparable to the leading research-based, multi-disciplinary universities in the world.
Qualitative and quantitative water scarcity issues in Bihar - A presentation
Posted on 21 Nov, 2011 11:49 AMThis presentation highlights the grave water situation in Bihar in the context of the emerging water quality and quantity issues that the world and especially developing countries will be facing in the near future.
The Timbaktu Collective invites applications for Administrator in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh - Apply by Nov 30, 2011
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 06:49 PMThe Timbaktu Collective works for sustainable development in the drought prone Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The Collective focuses on the landless, small and marginal farmers with special emphasis on women, children, youth and dalits. These are the people who are most affected by situations like chronic drought, unproductive land, unemployment and poor infrastructural facilities.