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December 6, 2022
The water that you eat
Need to shift to a more sustainable diet without compromising on major nutrients and calories
Historically, India has been a net exporter of virtual water (Image: PxHere)
November 6, 2022
Protecting children from climate change impact not child's play
In 2020, 559 million children were affected by four to five heatwaves a year; numbers could increase four-fold by 2050, as per a report by UNICEF
Heat-related mortality is four times higher among children under 1 year of age than in persons aged 1–44 years (Image: Taqver, Wikimedia Commons)
April 26, 2022
Making the invisible, visible
The water stewardship initiative by WOTR that developed a tool to visualise aquifers has not only helped farmers understand groundwater as a shared resource, but also led to a behavioural change among water users and helped implement groundwater laws and policies.
Groundwater, a fast disappearing resource (Image Source: India Water Portal)
December 6, 2021
Leaving no one behind!
Will it be possible to ensure equity and justice while balancing climate action goals with economic progress?
Taking everyone along while achieving a balance between economic growth and climate goals is crucial (Image Source: Good Energies)
March 22, 2021
Water governance standard and certification system – An answer to the water problems of agrarian India
The recent 'Water governance standard and certification system' developed by WOTR can greatly help villages to develop good governance practices and manage their water needs equitably and sustainably.
Long queues waiting for tankers are common in different parts of Maharashtra during water scarcity (Image Source: WOTR)
December 29, 2020
Challenges to India’s urban water security and future growth patterns
Water resources in most Indian cities are overworked and overused, and not adequately replenished.
Cities in India are marked by unequal distribution of water, lack of access, outdated infrastructure and minimal enforcement of rainwater harvesting and other means of supply. (Image: Anish Roy, Pixabay)
UNDP invites applications for Sustainable Development Prize 2012 – Apply by October 31, 2011
Posted on 28 Oct, 2011 01:08 PM

 UNDP

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) advocates for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the concept of human development and the need to empower women. Its series of global, regional and country-focused Human Development Reports are a powerful advocacy tool with a focus on people-centered, inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth.

An inventory of Greater Himalayan wetlands – A manual by ICIMOD
A wetland inventory can provide information to support national programmes and reporting requirements for other international treaties, the report says.
A Beatrice Murray
Asha Kaji Thaku
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Punam Pradhan
Posted on 27 Oct, 2011 03:00 PM

WetlandsThis manual by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) deals with an inventory of Greater Himalayan Wetlands and has been developed to assist governm
Decentralised treatment and recycling of domestic wastewater - An integrated approach to water management - A pilot project - CPCB (2008)
The Sangamam housing project at Auroville aims to minimize its ecological footprint by using a range of measures.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Posted on 27 Oct, 2011 10:32 AM

This report by the Central Pollution and Control Board (CPCB) describes the various intervention measures chosen to reduce the ecological footprint of the Sangamam housing project at Auroville. These measures include water harvesting, recycling and waste management. 
The need for a sound flood management policy and not another dam
The recent floods have once again confirmed that large dams like Hirakud have miserably failed in controlling floods, says Ranjan Panda.
Ranjan Panda
Posted on 24 Oct, 2011 12:58 AM

Article Courtesy : Water Initiatives Odisha (WIO)

Author : Ranjan Panda

These large structural engineering solutions not only are obsolete but undermine the importance of ‘integrated flood management’. Time we grow up and design ways to live with floods again.
WWF invites applications for Senior Programme Officer – Coordinator, Delhi - Apply by October 10, 2011
Posted on 06 Oct, 2011 07:41 PM

Content courtesy – DevNetJobsIndia

 WWF

WWF-India has been working to promote harmony between human beings and nature for more than four decades.

Jalanidhi-2 programme of the Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency
A report on environmental assessment and environmental management framework -
ABC Environs Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Posted on 06 Oct, 2011 03:20 PM

This 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.

Polluted river stretches in India: Criteria and status - A report by Central Pollution Control Board
The water quality data for the years 2002-2008 has been analysed here.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Posted on 04 Oct, 2011 10:53 PM

This brief report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) presents an analysis of the monitoring of the water quality in India under the National Water Quality Monitoring Programme. The water quality data for the years 2002-2008 has been analysed and monitoring locations exceeding the water quality criteria have been identified as polluted locations with respect to risk.

Water and wastewater analysis – A guide manual by Central Pollution Control Board
It is expected that the development and proper use of such a manual by concerned laboratories will bring homogeneity for ensuring quality assurance especially in water and wastewater analysis.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Posted on 03 Oct, 2011 10:14 PM

WastewaterThis guide manual on water and wastewater analysis prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), caters to the need of evolving a simplified code of practice for the lab
Cabinet approves new Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Bill (2011)
The new MMDR Bill, 2011, aims to introduce better legislative environment for attracting investment and technology into the mining sector.
Government of India
Posted on 01 Oct, 2011 11:42 AM

Content courtesy: Press Information Bureau

PIB

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. 

IGNOU opens admissions to three online courses, New Delhi - Apply by October 15, 2011
Posted on 30 Sep, 2011 08:54 PM

IGNOU

Description:

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.

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