Governance
Guidelines for submission, appraisal and clearance of irrigation and multipurpose projects - Central Water Commission (2002)
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 09:06 AMThis deals with the guidelines of the Central Water Commission (CWC) for project appraisal of irrigation, flood control and multi-purpose projects for both major and medium projects, with inter-state ramifications revised in 2002. Under the new procedure the concerned State Government, in the initial stage first submits preliminary report covering surveys and investigations, international and inter-state aspects, hydrology, irrigation planning, brief environmental aspects, intended benefits etc., which are obligatory to establish the soundness of the project proposal.
Guidelines for preparation of a river basin master plan - Central Water Commission (2007)
Posted on 14 Sep, 2010 08:19 AMThis deals with the guidelines of the Central Water Commission (CWC) for preparation of river basin master plan, which was revised in 2007 in view of the new challenges and issues that have emerged in the water resources sector. The need for integrated river basin planning, development and management arises from the relationship between the availability of water resources and its possible uses in various sectors.
Third edition of Genpact NASSCOM Social Innovation Honours 2011
Posted on 13 Sep, 2010 03:19 PMContent and Image Courtesy: NASSCOM Foundation
Manual on municipal solid waste management - CPHEEO (MoUD)
Posted on 13 Sep, 2010 02:43 PMThis manual has been developed by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), a department under the Ministry of Urban Development and aims at assisting the policy & decision makers, planners, managers and technical personnel involved in solid waste management activities, in safe and hygienic handling & disposal of municipal solid waste generated in the urban areas in India.
7th National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2010 by CII & Godrej
Posted on 13 Sep, 2010 12:38 PM
CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre is organizing “National Award for Excellence in Water Management”.
The objective of the Award Scheme is to recognize and Award “Excellence” in Water Management in industries and facilitate sharing of information by excellent water efficient companies.
Vacancy Announcement: Project Manager
Posted on 13 Sep, 2010 11:36 AMPlan India is a part of Plan International, one of the world's largest child centred community development organisations. The basis of Plan’s work lies in its commitment to the principle of equality and rights, developing the capacity of civil society to enable them to meet their needs and replicating successful models that have worked.
Seeds of Hope – Forestry - A Lokayan and Planning Commission study
Posted on 10 Sep, 2010 11:50 PMThis set of case studies is a part of a book prepared by Lokayan in collaboration with the Planning Commission titled “Seeds of Hope", covering themes of agriculture, biodiversity, education, forestry, governance, health, movements and water. The case studies related to forestry are summarized below:
International conference on environment audit - Concerns about water pollution - CAG (2010)
Posted on 10 Sep, 2010 05:15 PM
This link on the CAG website provides the details of an international conference that was held on 15-16 March 2010, in the backdrop of the environmental audit proposed by the the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, for management and conservation of the environment .
The purpose of this conference was to deliberate on the causes of pollution, action taken by governments and civil society to address this and environmental, management and legal interventions needed to put lakes, rivers and ground water on the path of sustainability.
More than 20 experts on water and water pollution issues were invited to share their views as panelists during the conference. Apart from these distinguished panelists, the heads of supreme audit institutions from countries like Austria, Maldives, Bangladesh and Bhutan were also present to share their experiences regarding audit of water pollution in their countries.
Water Jobs via DevNetJobsIndia.org dated September 9, 2010
Posted on 09 Sep, 2010 11:35 AMContent Courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
- Programme Officer-Water
Haritika
Location: Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh
Last Date: September 25, 2010
The essential water : An installation by Sridhar Gangolli at the premises of Alliance Francaise de Bangalore
Posted on 09 Sep, 2010 10:32 AMSridhar Gangolli, an artist with the concern about the life and the living, is once again on the pitch of art. In each of his works of art, he tries to be fresh and spontaneous. He bats with the objects and bowls some thoughts, thus he makes his art.
