Amita Bhaduri

Benchmarking local government performance on rural sanitation in Himachal Pradesh - A learning note by WSP

This document is about benchmarking local government performance on rural sanitation in Himachal Pradesh. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Maharashtra Groundwater (Development and Management) Bill (2009)

Maharashtra ensured of sustainable and adequate supply of groundwater, maintained prescribed quality and protected public drinking water sources. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Climate change: Vulnerability and adaptation experiences from Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh – A report by SDC

Strengthening the resilience of local communities to conditions of unfavourable weather Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Damming North East India - Juggernaut of hydropower projects threatens social and environmental security of region

168 large hydroelectric projects to be set in the Northeast: Power or more conflict in the altered riverscape? Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Guidelines for water safety plans for rural water supply systems by the Sulabh International Academy of Environmental Sanitation

Developing a village security plan for providing drinking water to rural households is now the focus. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Interlinking of Rivers - Third report of the Standing Committee on Water Resources (2009-2010)

Inter linking of Rivers: studying the consequences of this move two years into implementation. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Assessment of the status of environment and forest clearances of hydropower projects on river Mandakini – A report by MoEF

Studying the environmental impact of Phata-Byung & Singoli-Bhatwari hydro power projects on the river Mandakini. Is it actually a threat? Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

The Dam Safety Bill (2010) – Ministry of Water Resources

The pending Bill seeks to provide for the surveillance, inspection and operation of all dams of certain parameters to ensure their safe functioning. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Preparation of strategic plan for rural drinking water sector in India – A draft discussion paper by the Department of Drinking Water Supply

Preparing a strategic plan for rural drinking water sector in India with technical and financial details to accelerate coverage across the rural land. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

The economic impacts of inadequate sanitation in India: Rs. 2.4 Trillion equivalent of 6.4 per cent of GDP – A report by WSP

Inadequate sanitation causes India considerable economic losses, equivalent to 6.4 per cent of India's GDP in 2006 at Rs. 2.4 Trillion. How to manage human excreta and hygiene? Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Umiam Lake and Shillong's Rivers: In spite of the odds – An advocacy flyer by Arghyam and Peoples Learning Centre

Cleaning up the water bodies of Shillong: highlighting the main problems, the action underway and potential solutions. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Evaluating and mapping of SCS Curve Numbers for Lokapavani catchment of Karnataka

Analysing data of Lokapavani catchment characteristics that affect direct runoff, such as soil type, land cover and rainfall. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Benefits, issues and status of WATSAN systems - A survey of an IDWM project supported by Arghyam

An integrated approach to domestic water management using rooftop rainwater harvesting, and eco-sanitation toilets and creating models in the rural set-up Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 6 months ago

Effluent treatment facilities across Golden Corridor does not conform to GPCB norms – A press release by Paryavaran Suraksha Samiti

In this press release dated 4th June 2010, the Paryavaran Suraksha Samiti expresses concern about he effluent treatment facilities across the Golden Corridor do not conform to the GPCB norms. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 7 months ago

Access of the poor to water supply and sanitation in India - Salient concepts, issues and cases by the International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth

This paper by the International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth deals with access of the poor to water supply and sanitation in India. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 7 months ago

Climate change impacts, mitigation and adaptation - Science for generating policy options in Rajasthan

This paper on climate change impacts in the context of Rajasthan seeks to address the issue of society's need for robust knowledge to pursue strategies for mitigation and adaptation to address the challenges associated with global warming and climate change. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 7 months ago

Ecological farming: Drought resistant agriculture – A paper by Greenpeace

This paperelaborates on the drought-resistant crop varieties and calls for policy makers to increase funds for research on the system. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 7 months ago

Water poverty in the northeastern hill region of India: Potential alleviation through multiple-use water systems - A report by IWMI

Local water resource-based multiple-use water systems that provide water supply both for household and livestock needs and for small high-value agriculture are understood. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 7 months ago

From policy to practice - Koshi river basin management

This pictoral document explains the effort to translate policy into practice by showcasing Koshi River Basin Management Program as a model for conservation and wise use of water and its resources to secure life and livelihoods of generations to come by addressing the impacts of climate change. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 7 months ago

Review of current practices in determining user charges & incorporation of economic principles of pricing of urban water supply

Review of the existing guidelines of determination of user charges for water and sanitation services and to incorporate economic principles of pricing in urban water supply sector in India”. Amita Bhaduri posted 13 years 7 months ago