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The miracle of rain :Let the earth overflow

This is the assertion of an AIR Chitradurga series on rainwater harvesting. Sponsored by Arghyam, this series of 13 episodes has valuable information by Mr.Devaraj Reddy on the various aspects of rainwater harvesting. Several people who have implemented these systems also narrate their stories. Eight of these episodes are detailed in this article. The episodes can be downloaded belowRead More

This study uses GIS to assess the potability of groundwater and the spatial variation of groundwater parameters in Chinnar sub-basin, Tamil Nadu. The study found that the groundwater of the basin is extremely hard with total hardness, magnesium and potassium contents being above the permissible limits. Thirty nine out of 57 samples exceed the allowable limits for fluoride.

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Point of use household water treatment is the process of treating water at the household level to improve its microbiological purity. In cases where treated municipal water is not available, or is subject to recontamination due to a faulty distribution system, household water treatment is essential and allows families control over their drinking waer.This report examines the various methods of point-of-use water treatment options available, their pros and cons, and their suitability for South India. Read More

The initiative on management of natural resources through appropriate interventions aimed at:Read More

•  Demonstration of improved/alternative hill-specific technologies in Rural Technology Demonstration and Training Centre (RTDTC)
• Development of a participatory action research approach for securing sustainable livelihoods in the long run, and 
• Capacity building and skill development through training/live demonstrations/field exercise of target groups, and training of trainers on a regular basis by the process of ‘learning by doing’.