Books and Book Reviews

Jalyatra: Exploring India's traditional water management systems
Jalyatra - Exploring India's traditional water management systems, by Nitya Jacob is an ecological travelogue that looks at links between water, society and places It describes in detail what existed, how it fitted into the socio-cultural milieu and was appropriate for the local climate and geograph...
Amita Bhaduriposted 8 years 3 months agoread more
Estimation of groundwater resources in Andhra Pradesh - A report by the State Groundwater Department - GoAP (2002)
The sustainable development and management of the resource requires precise quantitative assessment based on valid scientific principles. The updated Groundwater Estimation Committee methodology – 1997 has been used and detailed guidelines were formulated through discussions and deliberations in t...
Amita Bhaduriposted 8 years 3 months agoread more
Hydrology and quality of groundwater in and around Bangalore city - Review and excerpts from the report released in March 2011, by the Department of Mines and Geology (Govt of Karnataka)
A welcome and important document, it brings up-to-date our understanding of the rapidly changing groundwater situation in Bangalore. MonthNew borewells added each monthBorewells registered with BWSSBMonthly % growthJan-09 91018 Feb-09924919421.02Mar-09705926470.77Apr-09965936121.0...
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Sunderbans - A climate adaptation report by World Wildlife Fund India
Beginning in 2005, WWF-India has conducted dozens of personal interviews to record how climate change impacts people's lives here and now. These perceptions demanded that scientific studies be carried out to ascertain the veracity of the claims.The report draws heavily from...
Amita Bhaduriposted 8 years 3 months agoread more
"In Search of Yamuna: Reflections on a River Lost" - A recent book as an ode to rivers
About the book In the present mood of transience and conflict, amidst the emerging riverfront politics, these communities seem to be caught in the eye of the storm.This book makes an effort to encapsulate this present conflict. Deconstructing the nature of claims and stakes that reverie communities...
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History of irrigation in Bihar – Ancient, British and upto Pre-plan Period – A report by the Water and Land Management Institute, Patna
Irrigation is being practiced there since ancient times dating back to Kautilya, who lived in Patliputra (now Patna), which was the capital of the mighty Mauryan empire (400 BC). Kautilya had laid down the principles on rainfall and irrigation in his famous book Kautilya Arthasashtra.The report...
Amita Bhaduriposted 8 years 4 months agoread more
Hydrogeological investigations in and around JSPL plant area in Angul district, Orissa - A report by Green Systems
The area's geological, hydrological and climatic facets are studied to arrive at a series of recommendations, which not only include the type of recharge structures and their design but also their location.The report is divided into 9 chapters which areIntroductionGeo-morphological setupClimat...
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Proposal for groundwater recharge in National Capital Region - A report by SK Sharma and Green Systems
It also explains the various laws that have been put in place to increase groundwater replenishment.With this information, the author makes a series of proposals to recharge the groundwater in the NCR. The NCR consists of parts of the states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, besides New Delhi...
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Irrigation system operation practices - A handbook by Central Water Commission (1990)
For increasing agricultural productivity from existing irrigation systems, improved operation of the systems coupled with timely maintenance of the systems has a major role to play.The handbook has been divided into nine chapters keeping in view the various aspects which will make an operation plan ...
Amita Bhaduriposted 8 years 4 months agoread more
The Water Footprint Assessment Manual: Setting the global standard – Methods for water footprint accounting by the Water Footprint Network
This book by Earthscan contains the global standard for ‘water footprint assessment’ as developed and maintained by the Water Footprint Network (WFN). It shows how water footprints are calculated for individual processes and products, as well as for consumers, nations and businesses. It also inc...
Amita Bhaduriposted 8 years 4 months agoread more
Eradication of inhuman practice of manual scavenging and comprehensive rehabilitation of manual scavengers in India – A report by Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan
The practice continues in the country in spite of efforts of several people, implementation of government schemes such as the National Scheme for Liberation and Rehabilitation of Scavengers since 1992 and Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers since 2007, and regardless of it...
Amita Bhaduriposted 8 years 4 months agoread more
The effects of agricultural water and landholdings to rural livelihoods in Indo-Gangetic basin – Research analysis by IWMI and ICAR with an emphasis on Bihar
The current research analysis by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in cooperation with ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region is focused on the identification of agricultural water use and land scaling effects to rural livelihoods in the Indo-Gangetic basin (IGB) with an emphasis on ...
Amita Bhaduriposted 8 years 4 months agoread more
Scaling up rural sanitation: Findings from the impact evaluation baseline survey in Madhya Pradesh – A report by the Water and Sanitation Program of the World Bank
This report by the Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) of the World Bank presents the findings of the baseline and community survey conducted in two districts of Madhya Pradesh (MP) - Dhar and Khargone. The goal of the program is to reduce the risk of diarrhea and therefore increase household product...
Amita Bhaduriposted 8 years 4 months agoread more
Report on Life, livelihoods, ecosystems, culture: entitlements and allocation of water for competing uses released by Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India
K. J. Joy's introductory remarks about the reportForum organized a release function and panel discussion on the report ‘Life, Livelihoods, Ecosystems, Culture: Entitlements and Allocation of Water for Competing Uses’ on 16 March 2011 from 4 to 6.30 pm at WWF India Office, New Delhi.The report is...
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Handbook of fisheries and aquaculture - New book released by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
The different segments of fisheries marine capture fisheries, mariculture, coastal aquaculture, inland capture fisheries, freshwater aquaculture, coldwater fisheries and aquaculture, fish processing and post-harvest technology and trade have evolved over the years, assimilating traditional know-how...
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A book review of "Convenient Action- Gujarat s Response to Challenges of Climate Change " , written by Narendra Modi
This book is being read by wider professionals all over the globe with interest and many people have also offered their review on the same. Keeping in view the activities of India Water Portal, we feel that it may be of interest for the portal readers to know more about this. One s...
Sanjay Singhposted 8 years 6 months agoread more
Financial aspects of irrigation projects in India – A report by the Central Water Commission
This publication by the Central Water Commission presents data on Major and Medium Irrigation and Multipurpose projects, Minor Irrigation projects, Command Area Development scheme as available in the Finance Accounts of the Union and State Governments brought out by Comptroller and Auditor General o...
Amita Bhaduriposted 8 years 6 months agoread more
Hydrology in ancient India - A book by the National Institute of Hydrology (1990)
It attempts at compiling information on various component processes of hydrology and their interaction. The report has been divided into nine chapters dealing with different aspects of hydrology. Like other sciences, the science of water too was well developed in ancient India. The report regrets ...
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Remote sensing applications: A book by NRSC (2010)
The book covers 16 chapters addressing various applications starting with introduction, state of art technology, case studies, literature review, future trends besides providing relevant references which are more useful for operational scientists and researchers. The resource scientists from R...
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Questions on the ‘Value’ of a river for Indians - A review of the book "Economics of River Flows" by Dr. Bharat Jhunjhunwala
In his last book, 'Economics of hydropower' Dr. jhunjhunwala comes to a conclusion that we have neglected some very important costs of hydropower, while overestimating its benefit. Along with significant economic, social and ecological impacts of dams, he has also surveyed pilgrims and devotees at D...
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Posted By : chicu

Posted Date : Mon, 2013-06-17 17:14

The Uttarakhand Himalayas are home to several small but significant attempts by locals to conserve the region's forest and water resources.

Throughout history, the Uttarakhand Himalayas have been a source of timber and water to the rest of the nation. However, this has led to severe depletion of resources in the state. Today, the mountain communities find it hard to meet their basic needs of fodder, fuel and water.

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Posted By : Anonymous (not verified)

Posted Date : Sun, 2013-06-09 11:42

Hi,

We need the book by Anupam Mishra, Satyendra Tripathi: Chipko movement: Uttarakhand women's bid to save forest wealth. Pub. by People's Action, 1978.Can you please let us know where are we can procure this from?

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Posted Date : Sun, 2013-06-09 07:29

The Himalayas, rich in natural resources is now under stress due to overuse. These 21 essays contain information about conservation efforts made in the region, especially Uttarakand.

Uttarakhand is blessed with an immense amount of natural resources such as forests, wildlife and water, but if you are looking for some research-based information that quantifies, classifies and organizes this information, there isn’t much out there.

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