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River and people on collision course – A book by Dinesh Mishra about the Kamla river in Bihar
This bilingual book written in Hindi and English appearing side-by-side titled “Bagawat par majboor Mithila ki Kamla nadi” and “Kamla: River and the people on collision course” respectively attempts to study the irrigation and flood control schemes that were taken up in the Kamla basin follo...
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Self reliance in water: A book by Indukanth Ragade
In the author's words, the books seeks 'to serve as a one-stop source for every aspect of water and its management that city and town dwellers would benefit from knowing and utilising.' Charming cartoons both illustrate the author's main points and add to the pleasure of reading this book...
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"Kund - Etijyomoyer jaler etijyo" - Bengali translation of Anupam Mishra’s book by Nirupama Adhikari, about the kunds of Rajasthan
Rainwater harvesting is the new buzzword for a world wracked by climate change and increasingly limited stores of fresh water. But in rain-starved Rajasthan, communities have been harvesting water for ages. Dr Anupam Mishra’s booklet , “Kund - Etijyomoyer jaler etijyo”, a Bengali tran...
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"Lapodia - Ekti drishtanto" - Bengali translation of Anupam Mishra's booklet by Nirupama Adhikary, about the successful efforts of Lapodia village in Jaipur, Rajasthan in harvesting rainwater
Collective community efforts can help overcome the vagaries of nature and rejuvenate pastures and farms to restore prosperity, says Dr Anupam Mishra in his booklet outlining a case study of Lapodia, a village in Rajasthan. The year is 2004. Lapodia is facing another rainless year, one of a cy...
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Wanted to know if the book 'Excreta Matters' is available for purchase in Mumbai ?
(Query received over email from Carlton Rebeiro)This has reference to the report about Excreta Matters would like to know from whether the said book is available for purchase and if so from where can we purchase in Mumbai.Awaiting yours.Thanks and regards,Carlton Rebeiro
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Transforming rice production with SRI (System of Rice Intensification) knowledge and practice: Reducing agriculture foot print and ensuring food security: A book by T M Thiyagarajan and Biksham Gujja
This book by AgSri , attempts to explain the origin, principles and practices of System of Rice Intensification (SRI), a technology that aims to save water and also enhance the rice yield. The main feature of the SRI method is raising raised bed nursery, transplanting young 8-10 day old seedlin...
Sumathi Sivamposted 6 years 8 months agoread more
"Aajao Pukur Aamader" by Nirupama Adhikari - Bengali translation of Anupam Mishra’s book “Aaj Bhi Khare Hain Talaab”
Anupam Mishra is an environmental activist and currently works with the Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi. The inspiring contribution dealing with the indigenous water systems of central India has been translated by Nirupama Adhikari into Bengali.The book first published in 1993 records the un...
Amita Bhaduriposted 6 years 9 months agoread more
"Taral Darpane Samajer Mukh" by Joya Mitra – Bengali translation of Anupam Mishra's booklet "Tairne Wala Samaj Doob Raha Hai" on floods in Bihar
The second edition of the book came out in 2008 just after the devastating Bihar floods in the year when the river thundered down from the Himalayas on its way to the sea sweeping half of Bihar.The book analyzes the behavior of rivers in northern Bihar, their impact on society, floods and thei...
Amita Bhaduriposted 6 years 9 months agoread more
Handbook on scaling up solid and liquid waste management in rural areas by Water and Sanitation Program, World Bank
This handbook by Water and Sanitation Program, World Bank seeks to address the gap existing in the programmatic aspects of waste management in rural areas. It focuses on planning, institutional, community mobilization and financial dimensions of implementing waste management program. This handbook i...
Sumathi Sivamposted 6 years 9 months agoread more
Understanding the floods of Bihar - Book review of "Bagmati Ki Sadgati !"
Bagmati Ki Sadgati! by Dr. Dinesh MishraFloods of Bihar are not new for us. Every year we read and watch about it, in print as well as in electronic media. The story rolls with aerial images of hundreds of waterlogged villages, pictures of people wading through the deepwater or trapped on trees, fol...
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Privatisation of water services in New Delhi : Myth and reality - Report by Water Privatisation - Commercialization Resistance Committee
Residents of Delhi have been protesting against privatisation of water atleast since 2005. A large number of intellectuals, workers, lawyers and activists came together in November 2011 under the banner of the ‘Water Privatisation-Commercialization Resistance Committee’ to build up a campaign fo...
Amita Bhaduriposted 6 years 9 months agoread more
Tank irrigation in Karnataka: A historical survey
The book covers entire eras from the ancient to the current period. It also gives information about the structural, financial and institutional aspects of tank construction and management.The full book is available for download on the India Water Portal. Please right-click on the cover page image of...
chicuposted 7 years 3 months agoread more
Mangrove wetlands of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa - Atlas by MSSRF
The MSSRF project on fostering the sustainable management of mangrove wetlands in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa had yielded valuable results on the quantitative and qualitative aspects of mangrove wetlands with particular reference to the impact of anthropogenic pressures on th...
Amita Bhaduriposted 7 years 9 months agoread more
Save and grow - A policymaker’s guide to the sustainable intensification of smallholder crop production - FAO (2011)
In order to meet projected demand over the next 40 years, farmers in the developing world must double food production, a challenge made even more daunting by the combined effects of climate change and growing competition for land, water and energy. In order to grow, agriculture must learn to save.Th...
Amita Bhaduriposted 7 years 9 months agoread more
Indus Equation' report by Strategic Foresight Group - Provides clarifications on the water issues between India and Pakistan
Here are some key findings of the report:Pakistan’s water supply is not simply predicated on Indian dam building. Water shortages in Pakistan are also a result of poor demand management and the increasing effects of climate changePakistan’s irrigation sector has some of the lowest conveyance eff...
sahibatrivediposted 7 years 9 months agoread more
New Book : "Coping with climate change: In the Asian context"
About the book: Climate change is real and coping with it is major concern in coming days. Most of the books written and sold in the past need updating and customizing. The general description of climate change and world will not help the professionals and students. It needs to seen area wise a...
rameshaposted 7 years 9 months agoread more
Water - Asia's new battleground by Brahma Chellaney: A new book from the Georgetown University Press
The battles of yesterday were fought over land. Those of today are over energy. But the battles of tomorrow may be over water. Nowhere is that danger greater than in water-distressed Asia.Asia is home to many of the world's great rivers and lakes, but its huge population and exploding economic and a...
content-teamposted 7 years 9 months agoread more
Measures to mitigate agrarian distress in Idukki district of Kerala : A study report by MSSRF
Although Idukki is generally perceived as a ‘spices district’ and a ‘plantation crop district’, about 95 per cent of the farmers here are small with tribal farmers constituting a substantial component. Public investment in agriculture in this district is very poor and this hampers agricultu...
Amita Bhaduriposted 7 years 9 months agoread more
Himalayan solutions for cooperation and security in river basins : A report by Strategic Foresight Group
This report by the Strategic Foresight Group is a follow-up to its earlier report The Himalayan Challenge: Water Security in Emerging Asia, 2010 . The growing water stress, plans for dams on shared rivers, and uncertainties about the precise impact of climate change have brought water to the forefro...
Amita Bhaduriposted 7 years 10 months agoread more
Why India is losing its war on hunger – A case study by Oxfam
The paper argues that the country needs urgent action to protect the universal right to food, prioritize land reforms, and sustainably revive agrarian productivity.India is home to a quarter of the world’s hungry people. Since the green revolution, the country has produced enough to feed itself, b...
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Maps water resources of India
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Posted Date : Fri, 2013-09-13 22:09

Landscape architecture, an age-old concept that blends science and art to create outdoor designs that incorporate existing natural landscapes, is regaining popularity in India.

Bright-eyed in the morning, I walk down the pavement for some fresh air. As I squish over greasy paper bags and forsaken Coke bottles, the stale smell of plastic bags strewn all over hits me. Stamping on them, I charge onto the already cramped road, jostle for space with other people, dodge honking cars, and reach the park breathless, dishevelled and foul. All this, for some fresh air!

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Posted By : Anonymous (not verified)

Posted Date : Wed, 2013-09-04 22:27

Hello,

I would be highly obliged if you can please sned me the pdf version of the book Aaj Bhi Khare Hain Talaab and Rajasthan Ki Rajat Boondein by Anupam Mishra in hindi or english

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Posted Date : Mon, 2013-09-02 16:57

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Posted Date : Sun, 2013-09-01 11:54

Over 3000 water bodies which once existed in Meerut district alone are now in a pitiable state. Will returning to a community-based water management system help revive these?

Traditional water bodies such as bawdis and talabs have long since been an integral part of rural life in India providing water, fish and sometimes even just a venue for people to chit chat. The flat plains in Western Uttar Pradesh, where the Ganga and Yamuna rivers meet, is no exception. Once home to many such water bodies, this area where the epic Mahabharata was set, has slowly given way to rapid urbanization.

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