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October 11, 2022 In an effort to inform the general public, especially citizen activists, policymakers, researchers, and students, about the current status of the Vrishabhavathi river, Paani.Earth has created the necessary maps, data, analysis, and information to drive conservation awareness and action around the river.
Vrishabhavathi river (Image Source: Paani.Earth)
November 21, 2019 A report by NIUA brings to light the chinks in Jaipur's sewage system and suggests some solutions.
Routine check done by the sewage treatment plant staff in Delawas, Jaipur. The plant is part of the ADB best practices projects list. (Image: Asian Development Bank, Flickr Commons)
November 15, 2019 On World Toilet Day, we bring to light the labour of India’s sewer workers - those who do the unclean work that a Clean India relies on.
Photo credit: Sharada Prasad
October 28, 2019 Study identifies 5,000 illegal e-waste units in Delhi operating without health and environmental safeguards.
Most of the operations in these units were found to be manual and rudimentary (Image: Toxics Link)
October 25, 2019 Groundwater use has doubled in Pune. Comprehensive mapping of groundwater resources and better management and governance is the need of the hour.
Groundwater, an exploited resource (Image Source: India Water Portal)
October 6, 2019 India needs to come up with a regulation on use of toxic chemicals in detergents.
Nonylphenol, a toxic chemical found in detergents is known to enter the water bodies and even the food chain, where it bio-accumulates and can pose serious environmental and health risks (Image: Toxics Link)
Nutrient-based fertiliser subsidy: Will farmers adopt agricultural best management practices? An article in EPW
The new nutrient-based fertiliser subsidy policy provides implicit incentives to farmers to test soil samples regularly and get crop-wise recommended doses of nutrients. Posted on 06 Feb, 2012 11:58 AM

It offers prospective benefits from the agro-environmental management point of view.

Mining poisons South Goa waters: The case of the Salaulim reservoir shown in a film
This film describes the impact of excessive mining on water resources in South Goa . Posted on 04 Feb, 2012 05:05 PM

Content and Media Courtesy: Video Volunteers

Planning as commoning - Transformation of a Bangalore lake - Paper published in the EPW
This paper in EPW deals with the transformation of a lake in Bangalore. Posted on 02 Feb, 2012 11:30 AM

This paper published in the Economic and Political Weekly argues that the transformation of human settlements over time can affect the relationship between communities and commons when, for example, social geographies change from rural to urban, or from traditional systems of management to modern bureaucratic systems.

Contextualising urban water supply in a changing environment: India Urban Conference, November 17-20 2011
The India Urban Conference (IUC) was organised to encourage multi-level dialogue regarding India's urban transformation. Posted on 30 Jan, 2012 09:21 AM

It aimed to set the challenges faced by urban planners in the current economic, socio-political, and ecological landscape. This would enable informed and negotiated choices on urban development. The stated objectives of the conference are as follows:

India Water Expo, March 1-3, 2012, Ahmedabad
Posted on 20 Jan, 2012 09:05 AM

Organizer: ASSOCHAM,
                        EverythingAboutWater

Venue: Gujarat University Exhibition Hall, Ahmedabad

 IWE, Ahmedabad

Description:
India Water Expo - the exclusive trade show on Indian Water Industry will next take place in Ahmedabad (1-3 March, 2012).The event will showcase latest offerings in water market and help bridge knowledge gaps on water & wastewater management for users industries. As a cost effective marketing platform for key players, India Water Expo ensures that you reach your target customers in India. Manufacturers specializing in water treatment, wastewater management and all other related industries can showcase and exhibit their products and expertise.

India Water Expo, April 27-29, 2012, Chennai
Posted on 20 Jan, 2012 09:02 AM

Organizer: ASSOCHAM,
                        EverythingAboutWater

Venue: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai

 IWE, Chennai

Description:
India Water Expo - the exclusive trade show on Indian Water Industry will next take place in Chennai (27-29 April, 2012). The event will showcase latest offerings in water market and help bridge knowledge gaps on water & wastewater management for users industries. As a cost effective marketing platform for key players, India Water Expo ensures that you reach your target customers in India. Manufacturers specializing in water treatment, wastewater management and all other related industries can showcase and exhibit their products and expertise.

Training program on domestic wastewater treatment & reuse, CSE, January 18-21,2012, New Delhi
Posted on 03 Jan, 2012 02:19 PM

Organization: Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

Venue: Anil Aggrawal Green College,
              Centre for Science and Environment,
              38, Tughlakabad Institutional Area (Near Batra Hospital),
              New Delhi- 110062

Yamuna-Elbe - A public art and outreach project at the Yamuna riverscape in Delhi launched on 5 November, 2011
People in the capital got to “experience the rivers” when the Yamuna-Elbe public art outreach project was organized in Delhi. Amita Bhaduri reports on this. Posted on 18 Dec, 2011 02:02 PM

Guest post by: Amita Bhaduri

The public art outreach project was organized by the Max Mueller Bhavan in association with the Government of Delhi and the Goethe-Institut (Hamburg, Germany) as a part of the “Year of Germany in India” programme opened on 5th of November, 2011. The art exhibition which continued till the 19th of November co-curated by artist Ravi Agarwal who is also a practicing environmentalist (Director, Toxics Link) along with German artist, Till Krauser attempted to create a pulsating synergy between the Yamuna and Elbe rivers.

Gigi ScariaGigi Scaria’s - The fountain of purification

Photo courtesy: Rocky Thongam

This is a 24 ft installation representing a four storey apartment complex that draws Yamuna water, purifies it at various levels and dispenses it from the top in the form of a fountain.

Traditional water bodies of Delhi
Amita Bhaduri reports about the tenth public lecture of the Delhi Heritage City Campaign by the INTACH Delhi Chapter delivered by Sohail Hashmi. Posted on 18 Dec, 2011 01:56 PM

Sohail Hashmi, an author, film-maker, one of the founders of the Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT) and a true Dilliwala on 5 December 2011 at the India Habitat Center. The presentation woven around photographs of the city's step well

9th Everything About Water Expo 2012 , Earth Water Group, February 9-11, 2012, Greater Noida, Delhi
Posted on 11 Dec, 2011 02:33 PM

Organizer: Earth Water Group

Venue: India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi

Description:
EA Water Pvt Ltd is India’s leading information and marketing solutions company in the field of water and wastewater management. Our print magazine, website, e-newsletters, seminars, training programmes and other offerings are extremely popular with water professionals. Our mission is to use technology and customer focus to attain renaissance in the Indian Water Industry. In our 10 years of existence, we have built a huge relationship base and credibility in the water community. 9th Everything About Water Expo 2012 from 9-11 February, 2012 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. The International Conference at the same venue will also have renowned experts and famous speakers on water and wastewater management from all over the world. More than 850 delegates from industry and government would also attend the program.

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