Aarti Kelkar Khambete

Virological evaluation of domestic water purification devices in India - Inadequate quality and the need for virological standards - Tropical Medicine and International Health

The evaluation of drinking water supply in Indian cities shows increasing evidence of microbial contamination, the study says. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 2 months ago

The challenges of ecological sanitation in coastal south India - A case study of Kovalam town - South Chennai (Tamil Nadu) - A presentation

Involvement of women in designing toilets was very important for the success of the programme, the presentation says. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 2 months ago

Role of cyclones and other factors in the decline of the ports of northern Orissa - Current Science

Cyclones and storm surges are the main factors responsible for the decline of ports, particularly along the northern Orissa coast, the article says. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 2 months ago

Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules (2011)

One of the major provisions under the new Rules is the explicit recognition of the role of waste pickers. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 2 months ago

Ashwas process handbook - A planning and execution guide for participatory surveys of household water and sanitation

This handbook published by Arghyam is a compilation of the insights and knowledge gained from conducting the ASHWAS (A Survey of Household Water and Sanitation) study, which included a participatory survey undertaken by Arghyam to ascertain the status of household water and sanitation in rural Karnataka, from a citizen's perspective. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

Taking steps toward marine and coastal ecosystem based management: An introductory guide by UNEP

This guide by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks to assist countries and communities to take steps towards making marine and coastal ecosystem-based management operational, from strategic planning to on-site implementation. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

Scaling up rural sanitation: Findings from the impact evaluation baseline survey in Madhya Pradesh

This technical report edited by the by Water and Sanitation Programme (WSP) and published by the World Bank (WB) summarizes the findings of the baseline survey conducted in Madhya Pradesh (MP), India, which was a part of an Impact Evaluation (IE) study that aimed at assessing the impact of the Global Scaling up Rural Sanitation Project launched by the Water and Sanitation Programme, in India. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

Alternate management approaches for village water supply systems - Case studies from Maharashtra - A field note by WSP

This field note by the Water and Sanitation Programme (WSP) documents some of the alternate approaches for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of rural water supply that are already in practice in various parts of Maharashtra, Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

Survey of recent sanitation achievement in Himachal Pradesh - A study by Institute of Development Studies

A 'Sanitation revolution' is attributed to Himachal Pradesh. The Institute of Development studies examines this phenomenon Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

Biodiversity, ecology and socioeconomic aspects of the Gundia river basin in the context of the proposed mega hydroelectric power project - A CES technical report

Save the Gundia river from dams: This CES report tells you how and why Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

Economic valuation of forest soils - Study published in Current Science

This study aimed to determine the effect of conservation activities carried out in the forests on soil fertility status and to calculate the resultant economic impacts. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

From dreams to reality - Compendium of best practices in rural sanitation in India - A document by the Water and Sanitation Programme and the Ministry of Rural Development

This book contains case studies of best practices in achieving total sanitation at the Gram Panchayat, block and district levels. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

Women at the center of climate friendly approaches to agriculture and water use - A report by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

This report identifies three principles and two sets of policy-level interventions necessary to enhance water and food security for marginalised communities Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

Independent water regulatory authorities in India - Analysis and interventions - A compendium of analytical work by PRAYAS

This compendium by PRAYAS includes the outcome of an analysis and advocacy based study on water regulation in the context of Water Sector Reforms (WSRs), Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

The economic impact of forest hydrological services on local communities - A case study from the western ghats of India by South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE)

This working paper describes a study that examines the link between stream flow, agricultural water use and economic returns to agriculture in the Western Ghats of peninsular India. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 3 months ago

Hydrological impacts of rainwater harvesting in the catchment of the Arvari river, Rajasthan - Case study from the Agricultural Water Management Journal

These two case studies describe a study that explored the hydrological impacts of rainwater harvesting in the Arvari river catchment in Rajasthan. Aarti Kelkar Khambete posted 13 years 4 months ago