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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)
Karnataka High Court Committee strongly discourages commercial involvement in lake management and rejuvenation
A press release by Environment Support Group on this issue. Posted on 23 Nov, 2011 03:57 PM

Content and photo courtesy: Environment Support Group  

On the contentious policy relating to privatization of lakes, the Justice N K Patil Committee appointed by the Karnataka High Court has recommended that private sector participation solely based on commercial interest is not desirable.

Privatization of lakes
In a significant development, the Committee appointed under the Chairmanship of Justice Mr. N. K. Patil, Judge of the Karnataka High Court and Chairman High Court Legal Services Committee, in response to the Public Interest Litigation by Environment Support Group challenging the privatisation of management and rehabilitation of lakes in Bangalore (WP 817/2008), has strongly recommended that ““private sector participation solely based on consequential commercial interest” is not a desirable model” (Emphasis in original).

Status of water treatment plants in India - A report on their operational status by the Central Pollution Control Board
Sludge and filter back wash water needs to be treated and properly disposed, the study suggests. Posted on 23 Nov, 2011 11:47 AM

This 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

Engineers' training on “Decentralised Wastewater Treatment System”, CDD, December 5-10, 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 14 Nov, 2011 10:18 AM

Organizer: Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society

Venue: Centre for Advanced Sanitation Solutions (CASS), located in Kengeri, Bangalore

 CDD

The Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society is working to provide one million marginalised people with access to water, sanitation and energy by 2015. From their headquarters in Bangalore, they work through a network of like minded organisations across South Asia to provide cost effective, environmentally sound, and community specific basic needs services.

Aquatech India 2012 - Call for paper abstracts on integrated waste and water management – Apply by November 15, 2011
Posted on 04 Nov, 2011 08:38 PM

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The 3rd edition of Aquatech India promises to be a one-of-its-kind, international, high quality water technology event serving the complete Indian water sector. Aquatech India incorporates all sectors of process, drinking and waste water industries under one roof, making it the only complete platform for the exciting Indian water sector. Recognized for its excellence in providing unmatched marketing opportunities and exposure, the event is set to make an even more lasting impression on both the exhibitors as well as delegates.

Use of ICT for effective urban governance and service delivery in India - A selection of cases - ASCI and CISCO
Selective cases on the use of ICT for effective urban governance and service delivery in India have been presented in the compendium. Posted on 31 Oct, 2011 09:17 AM

This compendium published by Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) and CISCO presents selective cases on the use of ICT for effective urban governance and service delivery in India. The document includes the following chapters/sections:

Where and how is the state - Accessing water and the state in Mumbai and Johannesburg - Journal of Asian and African Studies
It is difficult for 'poor' to access institutions as they are often created by closing down avenues of access, the report says. Posted on 29 Oct, 2011 05:28 PM

This paper published in the Journal of Asian and African Studies examines the argument that the political and institutional contexts of service delivery shape people's access to the state and its resources and also the mediation between citizens and g

Performance of sewage treatment plants - Coliform reduction - Control of urban pollution series - CPCB (2008)
All rivers in the country are polluted, and the water is unfit for drinking without adequate treatment, the study says. Posted on 27 Oct, 2011 12:38 PM

This report presents the findings of a study conducted by CPCB with the help of Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and Anna University, Chennai  on the performa

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. 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. 

Evaluation of operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plants in India - Control of urban pollution series - CPCB (2007)
This study commissioned by the CPCB evaluates the operation and maintenance of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) established under the centrally funded National River Action Plan. Posted on 26 Oct, 2011 03:39 PM

This study was commissioned recognizing the fact that discharge of untreated sewage occurs not only because of inadequate installed capacity of sewage plants, but also due to the inadequate maintenance of existing plants.

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. 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

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