Andhra Pradesh

Dolphins in trouble

thirteen bottle-nosed dolphins were found dead on the shores of Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh. According to the Vishakhapatnam Society for Prevention of Cruelty to

Publication Date:

29/06/1999

Source: Down to Earth

Tags:

Animal Cruelty, Sea Shores, Dolphin, Fisherfolk, Andhra Pradesh

Industry

Changing colours

After blindly destroying much of their forest cover, people in Anantapur district attempt to reclaim their barren lands

Publication Date:

14/06/1999

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

8

Issue:

19990615

pp:

0

Tags:

Forests, Forest Management, Forest Conservation, Watershed Development, Public Participation, Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur (D)

Wildlife

Biotech park

The much-talked about women's biotechnology park, to be set up near Chennai, may be shifted to another state. The Tamil Nadu government has not taken any steps towards commissioning the park. On the

Publication Date:

14/03/1999

Source: Down to Earth

Tags:

Biotechnology, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh

Air Pollution

Ingenious irrigation

Drip irrigation was first used in Israel for agriculture

Publication Date:

27/02/1999

Source: Down to Earth

Tags:

Water Conservation, Irrigation, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Agricultural Science

India

Blame it on superstitions

the effectiveness of the healthcare deli

Publication Date:

27/02/1999

Source: Down to Earth

Tags:

Diarrhoea, Tribals, Epidemics, Andhra Pradesh

Water Pollution

INCLUDE JUDGE

The SC has emphasised the need for inclusion of a High Court judge

Publication Date:

27/02/1999

Source: Down to Earth

Tags:

Pollution Control, Water Pollution, Andhra Pradesh

Environment

CYBERBABU OF HYDERABAD

Chandrababu Naidu ia known more for his obsession with technology and computers. Little is known about his watershed mission

Publication Date:

14/02/1999

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

7

Issue:

19990215

pp:

0

Tags:

Joint Forest Management (JFM), Watershed Development, Andhra Pradesh, Sustainable Development

Industry

Managing the woods

He has seen the forests being destroyed since the 1950s. Today, he is trying to unite people to undo the damage. Dase Gaud, 75, has played a vital role in the formation of Hottebetta Vana

Publication Date:

14/02/1999

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

7

Issue:

19990215

pp:

0

Tags:

Joint Forest Management (JFM), Watershed Development, Andhra Pradesh, Sustainable Development

Health

Water, water everywhere

Just two years ago, the people of P Yaleru village in Anantapur district had to walk several kilometres to get drinking water. According to 6 Sreenivas, technical director, Rural Development Trust,

Publication Date:

14/02/1999

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

7

Issue:

19990215

pp:

0

Tags:

Joint Forest Management (JFM), Watershed Development, Andhra Pradesh, Sustainable Development

Environment