Governance
Women and water - A collection of papers - Economic and Political Weekly - Volume XLVI - Number 18 - April 30 (2011)
Posted on 07 Oct, 2011 07:31 PMIt does this in the context of the new decentralised governance structures that are based on the assumption that domestic water supply is the legitimate domain of women and thus power and authority needs to be granted to women to manage water resources.
However, there is a very little understanding of how this has benefited women and what are the challenges experienced during the process of implementation or the outcomes gained from these processes, in the context of the Indian society that continues to propogate patriarchal values and is based on structures that are inherently hierarchical and inequitable.
Some of the papers dwell on and explore the inherent biases in the literature and make an attempt to understand their implications for women in managing water resources, while some of the papers share case studies on the outcomes of the implementation of the decentralised water management policies at the village level.
Draft Jharkhand Industrial Policy (2011) - What does it say on water ?
Posted on 06 Oct, 2011 09:50 PM
Image courtesy: Jharkhand State Industrial Development Corporation
The Jharkhand industrial policy (draft) 2011 has been formulated with the basic objective of optimally utilizing the available resources in planned and systematic manner for the industrialization of the state. It is aimed at enhancing value addition of the natural and human resources in an efficient manner to generate additional employment and resources for growth and development of the state.
Jalanidhi-2 programme of the Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency
Posted on 06 Oct, 2011 03:20 PMThis report deals with environmental assessment and environmental management framework for the World Bank supported Jalanidhi-2 programme of the Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (KRWSA), an important player in rural water supply and sanitation sector of the state.
IDS/POSHAN invites applications for Knowledge Systems Consultant, Delhi - Apply by October 10, 2011
Posted on 06 Oct, 2011 01:41 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a leading global organisation for research, teaching and communication on international development. The IDS, Brighton, UK, is seeking a Knowledge Systems Consultant to play a key role in developing a knowledge mobilisation strategy as part of a nutrition project Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India (POSHAN) we are contributing to.
Man-made floods in Orissa in September 2011- Key issues raised by Water Initiatives Orissa
Posted on 06 Oct, 2011 10:24 AMOrissa was hit by two spates of flood in September 2011, the first one being caused by heavy rains in the Mahanadi catchment and release of huge discharges from Hirakud dam. The second one was caused by heavy rains and flooding of Brahmani, Baitarani and Budhabalanga rivers. These floods point to the loopholes in river basin planning and management and calls for urgent attention of planners and policy makers.
Cabinet approves new Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Bill (2011)
Posted on 01 Oct, 2011 11:42 AMContent courtesy: Press Information Bureau
The Cabinet has taken a decision to place a proposal with Parliament to introduce the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill (MMDR Bill), 2011, in terms of the National Mineral Policy, 2008 and also repeal the existing Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
Dainik Bhaskar invites nominations for India Pride Awards, New Delhi – Apply by September 30, 2011
Posted on 30 Sep, 2011 09:32 PM
Dainik Bhaskar Group has become the dominant newspaper publishing house with eight newspaper titles all across the northern, western and central states of the country. It has successfully entered into various other business ventures viz. FM Radio, BTL activities, SMS short codes and digital support.
DEF and IGNOU (IIVET) announce a certificate course in citizen journalism & citizen media leaders, New Delhi – Apply by October 9, 2011
Posted on 30 Sep, 2011 09:15 PM
IGNOU's Institute of Vocational Education and Training (IIVET) and Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) have introduced a certificate course in 'Citizen Journalism and Citizen Media Leaders'. This course is specifically designed and prepared by professionals and experts of IGNOU Peoples' University as an online program for a duration of three months. The course provides training in new media, citizen journalism and empowerment to old & new generation of citizens.
IGNOU opens admissions to three online courses, New Delhi - Apply by October 15, 2011
Posted on 30 Sep, 2011 08:54 PM
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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has inivited applications for three online programmes on nutrition, the Himalayan ecosystem and management of the Ganges river.