Amita Bhaduri

A record of lake outburst in the Indus valley of Ladakh Himalaya: A paper in Current Science
This study in Current Science on lake outburst in the Indus valley of Ladakh Himalaya deals with the specific case of a paleolake record of outburst discovered at approximately 3245 metres above mean sea level in the Spituk–Leh valley of the Indus river, Ladakh Himalaya. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Urban floods in Bangalore and Chennai – Risk management challenges and lessons for sustainable urban ecology – A paper in Current Science
This paper in Current Science presents the risk management challenges and lessons for sustainable urban ecology Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Recent landslides in Uttarakhand - Nature’s fury or human folly – A paper in Current Science
This paper in Current Science deals with the recent landslides in the hill slopes in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, which are known for their instability due to ongoing tectonic activity. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Understanding the local controls of glacial retreat from the Baspa valley in Himachal Pradesh – A paper in Current Science
This paper in Current Science reports the role of remote sensing and geographical information system in the identification of geomorphic records Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Chemical characteristics responsible for the higher concentration of fluoride in groundwater - A paper in Springer Science
This paper by N Subba Rao in Springer Science deals with the problem of high fluoride groundwater. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Precaution in coastal regulation - From principle to practice – A report by Dakshin Foundation
This report points out the gaps between the precautionary principle and its practical application. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Down the drain – Exploring traditional water systems - A film by Tarun Jayaram
Where does our water come from? Where does it go? Can the Yamuna ever be a river again? Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Water governance guidelines for practitioners - Sahjeevan's experiences in decentralised drinking water management
Sahjeevan has formulated water governance guidelines for practitioners, which has been presented in this report. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Long range forecasting of the South West Monsoon for 2011 - A report from India Meteorological Department
This report by India Meteorological Department deals with long range forecasting of the South West (SW) Monsoon for 2011. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Livelihood augmentation in rainfed areas – A strategy handbook for practitioners by Development Support Centre
This strategy handbook deals with livelihood augmentation in rainfed areas. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Presentations from the two-day workshop on success stories under watershed programmes by DoLR at New Delhi (2011)
A two-day workshop was held on “Success Stories Under Watershed Programmes ” from 2nd -3rd Feb 2011 by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) at New Delhi. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Application of GIS in urban development plan of Kalyani Urban Centre in West Bengal – A report in Geospatial World
Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
National Wetland Atlas – An updated database of wetlands in India by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (2011)
This publication presents the updated database and status of wetlands, compiled in an atlas format. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Accelerated programmes - What can the water sector learn from the power sector? – An article in EPW by Tushaar Shah
This commentary by Dr. Tushaar Shah presents a critical analysis of the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Guidelines for successful well site selection – A paper in Current Science
This article presents a few easily applicable rules to guide the selection of well sites Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Changing with the seasons: How Himalayan communities cope with climate change - A report by Peoples’ Science Institute
This report presents the findings of a participatory study in the Bhagirathi and Pindar valleys of Uttarakhand to determine the effects of climate change that have the most impact on rural livelihoods Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Snow and glaciers of the Himalayas – A study by Indian Space Research Organisation
These reports present the findings of a study on “Snow and Glacier Studies” where snow cover for the Indian Himalaya was monitored for four consecutive years from 2004-05 to 2007-08. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation – Information on water and sanitation in India
The website of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is a very rich source of information and data regarding rural water and sanitation in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Why Mumbai must reclaim its Mithi – A study by Observer Research Foundation
This report deals with the study on the neglect and virtual turning of the river Mithi in Mumbai into a sewer. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
Integrated River Basin Planning – Experience on policy and practice in Pamba River Basin in Kerala – A report by APSF Environment Project
These reports present a replicable model for river basin management of intra-state rivers in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 5 months ago
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