New knowledge resources !

New Knowledge Resources:
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Nitrates and Cancer : New research in the US suggests a linkage
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System of Rice Intensification: The CIIFAD website is a rich source of knowledge
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On Ask A Question service, solutions to fluorosis in Guwahati are discussed: Read More ;
and another interesting discussion took place on Reforms to underground drainage system in Mangalore:
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Capacity.org: The April issue of Capacity e-magazine focusses on capacity building in the water and sanitation sector
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People:
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India’s first Ph.D. in Ecological Sanitation? Dr.G.Sridevi studied the use of human urine as fertilizer in banana and maize and got encouraging results
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Hydroelectric projects and climate change? Comment on Dr. Mohinder Slariya’s thesis on the effect of hydro projects in Chamba district of Himachal
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Water for GDP or Water for HDI: Dr. Mukesh Joshi on Gujarat’s dilemma
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Critical Thinking:
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Recharge of Deep Borewells in Hardrock terrain: S.Vishwanath demonstrates a recharge test, and stimulates a discussion.
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Dams, Rivers and People: The SANDRP newsletter’s lead article is titled: “The zero success of the state in River Basin Management in India”
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Projects:
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“Mazhapolima”: An innovative participatory open-well recharge programme in Kerala
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S.Vishwanath is excited by a project in Saurashtra that has used rooftop rainwater harvesting for drinking and cooking water and has stood the test of time for 10 years.
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Conferences, Workshops:
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Presentations and videos from the “Umiam Lake Conservation – Stakeholder Dialogue and Future Strategies” that took place at Shillong. This event brought together civil society, elected representatives, bureaucrats and media in a genuine sharing to understand and solve the problems of Shillong’s Umiam Lake.
View Presentations: Click here
Read a background of Umiam: Click here
Comment: Click here

Participatory Planning and Decision Making using – Geographical Information System (GIS) : Organised by Development Alternatives, 21- 23 April 2009 New Delhi. Read More

SPSS Training : Conducted by Sambodhi Communications, in New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad
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Opportunities:
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GWP Technical Committee Chair: The Global Water Partnership Technical Committee is looking for an eminent researcher, academic or sector professional with the ability to engage at international, regional and national levels, with multidisciplinary groups of people
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Consultant – Social Development: Arghyam is looking for a dynamic individual to join their Urban Water Initiative in Bangalore as a Consultant – Social Development.
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Deshpande Fellowship : The Fellowship is an interactive, applied learning experience that aims to foster a generation of successful social entrepreneurs. Twenty (25) Fellowships will be awarded. The last date for application is 1 May 2009. Women are encouraged to apply
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Ashoka Competitions: New competitions from Ashoka on innovations in agriculture and geotourism. Prize money of $5000/- to 3 winners of each competition to develop the innovations.
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Community:
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Yale University students doing a project on water quality and sanitation in Krisnanagar district of Nadia, West Bengal, are looking for some assistance:
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