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We all know the statistics: 2.6 billion people around the world are without access to a basic toilet. Diarrhoea – the vast majority of it due to poor sanitation and hygiene – is the second biggest killer of children worldwide.
Between us, we also have many of the answers. We have experiences of low-cost technologies that are acceptable and affordable for poor communities in rural areas. We have been involved in designing communications programmes that have contributed to sustained behaviour...
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This image was uploaded with the post WSSCC Global Forum on Sanitation & Hygiene - 9-14 October 2011, Mumbai.
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Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan moots either central or state water regulatory commission to decide on allocation of water between industry, agriculture and the growing cities
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Rains in last few days give Gujarat 75% of season’s average
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Study titled "Mirage of social mobility: the case of Safai Karmarcharis in Karnataka," conducted by Dr K G Gayathridevi from CEENR of ISEC, Bangalore reveals that manual scavenging still continues to be practised in parts of Karnataka
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Joint Action Forum (JAF) of farmers oppose the draft NLARR Bill-2011 stating it is against the farming community: Demand draft bill in all regional languages
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Orissa Government assures the High Court that Anganwadi centres will get potable drinking water by December 2011
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Book on “A Brief History of Water Resources in India”, on water crisis and its management systems, by Dr. Shri Krishan, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, released by Publication Division in Delhi Book Fair - PIB release
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MoEF notifies the Hazardous Wastes Rules, 2008 for proper management and handling: Prescribe best practices at various levels such as manufacturer’s and consumer’s level
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Government comes up with National Action Plan on Climate Change: Outlines steps to enable the country to adapt to climate change and enhance the ecological sustainability of our development path
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Monsoon fury continues across India, the latest to be hit is Gujarat: Incessant rains have caused floods in parts of Navsari, crippling normal life
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WHO study reveals slum dwellers in Delhi do not have access to household toilets, while the community toilets are in a pathetic condition: Sulabh to initiate pilot project to promote Delhi as a ‘Healthy City'
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Central Government plans to upload all forest clearances and permissions on Environment Ministry website: To regularly update GIS based decision support database
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KRRS plans a massive protest by farmers in Delhi on September 18: Opposes tabling of five bills pertaining to farmers during the ongoing session
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Government of India reviews National Water Policy to ensure sustainable and equitable development - PIB release
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Water Resources Ministry in its release states that domestic water reservoirs are at 71% of their capacity as on Aug 25
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Kerala government's Hydrographic survey wing to bring out results on Vembanad Lake: This will be a pilot project for further projects to clear waterways
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In an attempt to provide green cover the Coimbatore-based CEE plants 500 tree saplings in and around the Vellalore dump yard
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Inaugurating the symposium on climate change and geo-hydrology, Mr. Swaminathan states overall impact of climate change would be negative
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PCMC initiates a pilot project to use water-free urinals in its main office at Pimpri to save water and to reduce maintenance expenditure
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Centre warns Orissa government that funds would be stopped if it is unable to provide drinking water to villages: State spent 21% of the sanctioned money (Rs 30.6 crore) by April out of Rs 145.27 crore left
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HUL faces embarrassments in a showdown with the Tata Group: ASCI refuses to uphold complaint against Tata Swach accusing the latter of not meeting safety standards
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Gujarat government to provide drinking water and drainage facilities in industrial estates by 2012
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Centre picks up Surat in Gujarat and Haridwar in Uttarakhand for study on effects of climate change
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Ministry of Agriculture: Rs. 250 crore allocated for Rainfed Area Development Programme in 2011-12 - PIB release
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Water scarcity is the main reason behind the suicide of farmers: According to an approach paper on the 12th Five Year Plan (2012 to 2017) prepared by two Tamil Nadu-based experts
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Iron in drinking water sources a major problem in Assam: 17,692 habitations affected
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Heavy rainfall in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh and subsequent release of water from reservoirs have left rivers in Punjab in spate
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Centre approves the Assam state mission project on agriculture under the National e-Governance Plan
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A report by the UNEP and IWMI states a radical overhaul of agriculture could create farms that enhance, rather than degrade, the world's ecosystems
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Lucknow’s sewage plant to use biogas for natural gas production: The commercialisation will serve as funds for the plant’s expenses
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All year-round water supply for Mumbai: Monsoon fills the cities lakes to their full capacity
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Water thieves caught in act: The 10 lakhs litres stolen per day are drying up Thane and Mumbai
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Around 1000 villages in Bihar affected by floods leave hundreds of people homeless: Bihar’s C M Niteesh Kumar claims the situation is under control
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Water level in the country's main reservoirs reach 64% of capacity: Update by the India's Water Resources Ministry
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GHMC request of merging with HMWSSB denied: State Government has no plans in that direction
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Number of deaths caused by floods increase to 36 people: West Bengal’s situation worsens with overflowing rivers and continuous dam water releases
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Heavy and continuous rainfall continues to affect many parts of India: In the north, many major rivers are in spate and floods continue to impact several villages especially in Uttar Pradesh
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India urban conference: evidence & experience a four-day meet on issues like water, land, health etc to be held at Infosys campus, Mysore from November 17, 2011: Event to serve as a public platform to exchange ideas on how to tackle challenges of urban India
